The story follows Bruce Wayne's return to Gotham after years of training in Europe. Shortly after his arrival, a series of brutal murders targeting women begins, bearing a striking resemblance to the Whitechapel killings in London.
Because of its legendary status, several modern editions and sequels are currently available: Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
: After a bloody knife is discovered at Wayne Manor, Bruce is arrested and tried for being the Ripper. The story follows Bruce Wayne's return to Gotham
Originally published in 1989, is famously known as the first "Elseworlds" story, reimagining the Dark Knight in a Victorian-era 1889 Gotham City. The narrative pits Bruce Wayne against the infamous Jack the Ripper , who has brought his killing spree from London to the seedy streets of Gotham. Plot Summary Batman: Gotham by Gaslight