{"product_id":"9781799508076","title":"Gotham Central: DC Compact Comics Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e: Greg Rucka is a prolific comic book writer and novelist whose work often centers on strong, complex characters in morally gray worlds. In  Gotham Central, Rucka explores the emotional and ethical challenges faced by Gotham's police force, particularly through the lens of Detective Renee Montoya. His other notable works include  Batwoman: Elegy,  Wonder Woman, and the creator-owned series  Lazarus and  The Old Guard.  Ed Brubaker is an Eisner Award-winning writer known for redefining the crime genre in comics. His work on  Gotham Central brought a gritty realism to the DC Universe, focusing on the human cost of living in a city plagued by supervillains. Brubaker is also acclaimed for his runs on  Captain America,  Criminal, and  The Fade Out, and is widely credited with helping to revive interest in noir storytelling in modern comics.  Michael Lark is a master of atmospheric, cinematic storytelling, known for his moody, expressive linework. His art in  Gotham Central perfectly captures the tension and grit of the series, grounding the fantastical elements of Gotham in a stark, believable reality. Lark has also collaborated with Brubaker on  Daredevil and  Lazarus, earning praise for his ability to convey emotion and suspense with subtlety and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback | \u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240 | \u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026-05-19\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DC Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48276107919586,"sku":"9781799508076","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/0005\/1501\/files\/9781799508076.jpg?v=1787892844","url":"https:\/\/www.mangadeal.com\/products\/9781799508076","provider":"Manga Deal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}