Gotham City

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Gotham City has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Sean Callagy (Feb 2026). The fictional city where Batman operates, discussed as a character in its own right in the films.

Gotham City, or simply Gotham, is a fictional city in the Northeastern United States that serves as the primary urban setting in American comic books published by DC Comics. It is best known as the home of the superhero Batman and his allies and foes. Created by writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane, Gotham was first identified as Batman's place of residence in Batman #4 and has since been the primary setting for stories featuring the character. While affluent, civic-minded families like the Wa