Batman: Gotham by Gaslight

By day a billionaire playboy-turned-vigilante, Bruce fights crime while wrestling with the burden of a double life. His alliance with Selina Kyle reveals a capacity for trust and self-sacrifice, even as his mask guards a deeper resolve to protect Gotham's most vulnerable. He confronts corruption, questions his own identity, and risk his life to save others.

Selina is a renowned performer who becomes a crucial ally and potential romantic partner for Bruce. She is sharp-minded, resourceful, and morally complex, using her influence in Gotham's social scene to aid the heroes. Her courage and independence challenge the city’s power structures.

District Attorney and key ally to Gordon, Dent is charismatic and politically savvy, navigating ambition and justice. His jealousy over Selina's attention complicates his judgments and puts him at odds with Bruce at a critical moment. He embodies the era's tension between public virtue and private motives.

Police Commissioner Gordon is a steadfast lawman who will do whatever it takes to stop the Ripper. His obsession with crime and order escalates as the investigation reveals uncomfortable truths about power, loyalty, and the limits of justice. His actions culminate in a tragic, self-destructive climax that tests Bruce and Selina.

A nun and guardian to Gotham's orphans, Sister Leslie represents the moral conscience of the story. Her care for vulnerable youths highlights the social costs of crime and neglect. Her arc ends in tragedy, underscoring the human stakes behind Batman's vigilante crusade.

Bruce's loyal butler and confidant, Alfred provides grounding and practical support for Bruce's double life. He often acts as a bridge between the Wayne estate and the street-level danger of Gotham, helping to reconcile Bruce's public persona with his night-time crusade.