Gotham Central, Vol. 1: In the Line of Duty

This shift in perspective adds a new layer of realism and tension, but I wonder what inspired the focus on the everyday heroes of Gotham.

The moral ambiguities and challenges the detectives face felt very grounded. Was this intentional to contrast with the chaos of Gotham’s villains?

The gritty tone really set this apart from other Batman comics. I’m curious whether it was a deliberate choice to highlight the police's perspective.