Gotham isn't New York, of course. It's a fictional city that serves as a backdrop for a dude in a bat mask to play with gadgetry and beat the hell out of bad guys. But Gotham is based on New York ...

Since the origin of Batman, Gotham City has evolved from merely being a backdrop to an active participant. All along the line shaping the destinies of its inhabitants. Its streets have been ...

"This 4,210-piece buildable GOTHAM CITY backdrop measures over 30 in. (76 cm) wide. It incorporates 15 panels that remove to reveal the inside of Wayne Manor, the Batcave™ and Arkham Asylum ...

In any Batman or Batman-adjacent story, Gotham City is very much its own character. Far more than just a backdrop for the action, the city and its soul is central to any of the characters who ...