Gotham Knights: The History of Gotham

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As Gotham Knights looks to capture the hearts of both new audiences and fans of the much-loved Arkham series, it has a huge task ahead. The absence of Batman and Jim Gordon must be made up for in some way as Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl, and Red Hood all look to pick up the slack. The Court of Owls are pulling the strings of the criminal underworld in Gotham, and fighting to maintain control of the city's decrepit, lawless streets will take all the expertise and abilities of the aforementioned members of the Bat Family.

Gotham is a city that's dominated by crime, with only a few individuals like Jim Gordon and Bruce Wayne fueling the regular citizens' desire for a brighter tomorrow. With the pair gone, it sets up Gotham Knights' story to be one that will be more influenced by the setting's worst traits than ever, and so for players that are excited to begin the journey it could be wise to understand its origins and how Gotham was shaped. A history of hope, broken promises, and real-world comparisons, Gotham's comic book beginnings in December 1940 have spurred on so much world-building and lore, solidifying it as a town that simply won't behave.

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While the vast majority of Batman comics focus on what Gotham is like in the modern day, it has been given a suitable origin story that dates back generations. Much of its history resembles the forging of New York City, as a Norwegian mercenary founded it in the 17th century before the British took it over. The Court of Owls, the very same organization at the forefront of Gotham Knights got its start here, too.

It's said that Gotham was built upon a dark and evil being later named Doctor Gotham who is responsible for