If recreating the history of Batman in the 1920s seemed like genius for a “realistic” book, wait until you see the mockumentary they made.
Can you imagine that Batman would have been a real character from the 1920s – 1930s? Under the name Gotham: An Unauthorized Detailed Account Of: 1919 – 1939, the publisher Giant Panda King delivered a book that imagines the history of Batman as a character that lived in the interwar period of the 20th century. As they describe it:
“1919-1939 was a time of unprecedented change, and this book captures it for posterity in a series of stunning images. From the war to end all wars to the stock market crash; from the enforcement of prohibition to the rise of famous gangsters. This book chronicles the years of investigation that followed the Dark Knight and the motley characters who for a brief period dominated the headlines. As you flip through its pages and reflect on its captivating images, you will see the world that a place like Gotham City would create, and the people who donned the masks to protect it.”
That is, imagine a real Batman as if he had started his crossover in the 1920s, and ends just before the appearance of Detective Comics #27, the comic with which, in 1939, Bob Kane and Bill Finger gave the world to one of his greatest heroes.
5 years in the making, 100s of photos across more than 180 pages in delicious full color hardcover… Gotham: 1919-1939 is a one-of-a-kind parody concept combining real Great Depression era history with the famed caped crusader’s world. Pre-order at: https://t.co/BPS2tgVQK1 pic.twitter.com/ZqZLTwm8md
— Giant Panda King (@GiantPandaKing) January 9, 2018
Old-style photos simulate a history book like the ones some publishers print in fancy formats.
Well, if that recreation was wonderful, wait until you see how they took it to the next level.
The false documentary that recreates Batman in 1920
Using source material from the book Gotham: An Unauthorized Detailed Account Of: 1919 ‑ 1939, YouTube channel The Batfeed transformed the book into a “History Channel-style” mockumentary. Like the book, its name is also Gotham: 1919-1939. The Batman documentary originally had many segments, but they also compiled it into a single video which you can watch below:
As the folks at Nerdist sum up: “The video essay covers it all, leaving no Batstone unturned. You get an early 20th century look at not just Batman’s beginnings, but just about every facet of his history. The four Robins are in the spotlight, as are Batman allies like Batgirl and James Gordon.”
“Of course, the criminals of Arkham Asylum have their detailed histories. No Batman villain is too dark. They revise Two-Face’s backstory to make sense for the World War I time frame, and Bruce Wayne’s personal journey also ties into the Great War. And every Joker image is nightmare fuel.”
“And it’s not just classic villains, either. Modern antagonists like the Court of Owls also get detailed historical accounts. We hope you’ll add this Batman documentary to your bucket list. Everyone loves a good bat story, after all.”
Source: Nerdist
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