Gotham Central Vol. 2: Half a Life (Batman)

Gotham Central feels both like a detective story and a deep dive into the officers’ lives. I wonder what inspired the focus on the human side of law enforcement.

The gritty, procedural tone made me think about real-world police work, which isn’t always glamorized. Was that a deliberate choice to ground the story?

The portrayal of systemic corruption added layers of complexity. I’m curious whether real-world politics influenced the storytelling or if it’s purely fictional.