Other Augustyn-Waid editor-writer partnerships included The Comet (DC/Impact, 1992) and Impulse (DC, 1995–1996).Īugustyn currently works as story editor for publisher Red Giant Entertainment and their Giant-Size Comics line of free print comic book titles which debuted on as part of Free Comic Book Day. Under Augustyn's stewardship, the Flash was brought out from the shadow of his predecessors and increased his powers dramatically. He served as the managing editor of Visionary Comics Studio.Īs editor of The Flash beginning in 1989, Augustyn brought in Mark Waid as writer in 1992, which led to an acclaimed eight-year run. In 1988, he joined DC, starting out as a co-editor on Action Comics during its period as a weekly title.ĭuring the late 1980s and early 1990s Augustyn was an editor for DC Comics, where he edited The Flash, Justice League and the Impact Comics line of titles.Īugustyn was recognized for his work in the industry with the Wizard Fan Award for Favorite Editor in 1994.
He then edited Syphons and Speed Racer for NOW Comics in 1987. It is not often the a writer and artist make for a perfect match, but it's hard to imagine any other duo turning Gotham by Gaslight into a classic.Augustyn got his start in the industry in 1986 as an editor for Tru Studios' Trollords. New to his role as the Dark Knight, Bruce Wayne could easily have attempted to explain his whereabouts during the evening hours, but instead keeps his secret - even if it means his own life. There is also the matter of Wayne's imprisonment, a clever twist that exploits Batman's dual-identity. The death of his parents drive him to become Batman, but it is only his need for justice that has Bruce Wayne chasing down the Ripper. In Gaslight, Bruce Wayne is haunted by the robbery and murder of his parents, it's what drives him to tour the world, to prepare himself to battle the criminal element. Often in Elseworlds tales, writers feel the need to conveniently tie the impetus for Batman with the main story.
Augustyn wisely avoids connecting the Ripper with the murder of Bruce Wayne's parents.
There's just enough old school left in the world to suit a man who dresses up like a bat and beats the crap out of people. In fact, Batman fits in perfectly with the era as America is on the cusp of a technological revolution. And though the Joker makes a cameo appearance, the Ripper serves as a perfect real-life foil for the Dark Detective. The comic was a brisk 52 pages, more like dipping a toe. The saga of Batman in the Victorian era provides enough unique scenarios to captivate the mind. The story is inspired by Gotham By Gaslight, a one-shot Elseworlds comic book from writer Brian Augustyn and artist Mike Mignola. The mystery of who really is the Ripper isn't particularly interesting.
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