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Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, the much awaited follow-up to the fan-favorite Elseworlds series, keeps unveiling its secrets - The Kryptonian Age #2. The arrival of the legendary magic user John Constantine adds an unexpected element to the cast on this project. Along with John Constantine's arrival comes an intriguing new origin story and a startling steampunk redesign that hint at his central part in the developing story.
John Constantine's clothing in Batman: Gotham - The Kryptonian Age #2 mirrors the Victorian era, combining features of an Ulster coat and a greatcoat, long, heavy coats worn among men during the 19th century. His coat has classic large lapels, a fur collar, strong cuffs with several cufflinks, and obvious buttons or fasteners common of the time. An Ulster coat is especially interesting since John Constantine is now living in Ireland, near England, where it first originated.
The matter also exposes John Constantine's working under the cover of Queen Victoria's "spiritual advisor." But a flashback reveals the queen's covert action rescuing John Constantine from a public hanging. With the intention of using John Constantine's knowledge in locating a "ancient power" and evaluating its potential, Queen Victoria aimed to wield it for the larger glory of the British Empire.
Revealed as connected to the Kryptonian Age and ancient city ruins found by Adam Strange in the Arctic under Bruce Wayne's funding is the "ancient power". These ties show how linked different people are and their part in solving the riddles about the Kryptonian Age.
The present-time story reveals that Queen Victoria and John Constantine, thus, have been in possession of the relics for some period. But when John Constantine returns to study the relics, he finds a concerning difference. Now shining are the relics, and John Constantine hears whispers from other magic users foretelling approaching catastrophe. John Constantine adds that once dormant, the power of the relics is now waking.
John Constantine's specifics, together with the relics' link to the Kryptonian Age, suggest that Superman might shortly make his story debut. This disclosure heightens the suspense for the next episodes of this engaging Elseworlds series and gives the already convoluted story still another level of mystery. Batman: Gotham by Gaslight: DC Comics currently have The Kryptonian Age #2 on hand.
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight presents a distinctive reinterpretation of the venerable DC characters in a 19th-century context. The show brings back Batman's 19th-century-inspired outfit, so adding still another layer of nostalgia to the familiar narrative. Further adding to the mystery and complexity of the story is John Constantine's steampunk design and gripping fresh origin story. Fans should expect an exciting trip full of unanticipated turns as the series explores the secrets of the Kryptonian Age.