How Gotham Knights: Gilded City Sets the Stage for the Video Game First
Like the Arkham series before it, Gotham Knights is a game that draws from many corners of the Batman franchise to create its own, cohesive universe. This is a game that shines a spotlight on the Dark Knight's former sidekicks and the shadowy Court of Owls. But the game isn't simply borrowing from existing Batman mythology; it's also making some key additions of its own. And one of those additions is the focal point of Gotham Knights' prequel comic book, Gilded City.
Written by Evan Narcisse (Rise of the Black Panther) and drawn by ABEL (Harley Quinn), Batman: Gotham Knights - Gilded City is a story that takes place both in the immediate leadup to the game and in Gotham City's distant past. And it all hinges on a new DC hero, a 19th Century freedom fighter known as The Runaway.
IGN can exclusively reveal a preview of the first two issues of this limited series. Check out the slideshow gallery below to see covers, interior art and a glimpse of the first two in-game DLC items being included, and then read on to learn more about how the comic sets the stage for the game.
While the plot of the Gotham Knights game is being kept under wraps leading up to release, we do know some important details. The game kicks off after the sudden deaths of Batman and Commissioner Gordon. In the aftermath of that twin tragedy, Nightwing, Batgirl Red Hood and Robin will have to team up to restore order to Gotham and unravel a massive conspiracy involving the Court of Owls.
Gilded City is a direct prequel to the game, one set before Batman and Gordon's deaths. Narcisse is familiar with the plot of the game, having worked as a narrative consultant for Gotham Knights and other superhero games like Marvel's Spider-Man and Marvel's Avengers. But his
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