Gotham by gaslight collects the classic tale of the Victorian era Bat-Man's encounter with the Butcher of Whitechapel alongside its acclaimed sequel, Master of the future, in which the Dark Knight encounters a crazed prophet determined to prevent Gotham City from entering the twentieth century.

Title from cover. "Originally published as: Gotham by gaslight: an alternative history of The Batman; and, Batman, master of the future. "Elseworlds"--Back cover.