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Gotham City is a fictional city originating in DC Comics, first featured in Detective Comics #48. It is most famous for being the birthplace and home of Bruce Wayne and the protected domain of his alter ego Batman. It is the backdrop of all Batman's exploits and is featured in all Batman series.

Gotham is essentially a fictional variation on New York City which is also, on occasion, referred to as Gotham. It is not however, a direct or modern reflection of New York City, but instead seems to capture an exaggerated imagining of New York as it was at some time in the past. The animated Batman Beyond series features a changed futuristic version of Gotham that bears little resemblance to the Gotham of past series.

Gotham is typically portrayed as a dark, gritty city. As Batman appears largely at night, so does Gotham. Gotham reflects the character of its protector, who is a darker and edgier superhero particularly when compared with . . .