Summary

• Clark Kent's 19th Century Wild West sheriff design in Batman: Gotham by Gaslight sequel impressively stands out among other iconic heroes.
• Edwin Galmon's variant cover showcases Superman's striking cowboy ensemble, Wonder Woman's warrior design, and Batman's classic Gotham by Gaslight Batsuit.
• Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #6 teases the formation of the 19th Century Justice League.

WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT - THE KRYPTONIAN AGE #6!New solicitations for the sequel to the 19th Century-inspired Elseworlds series, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, have finally given fans their first clear, up-close look at the Victorian Era Superman. However, instead of the typical city-dweller look associated with this time period, Clark Kent is portrayed as a smokin’ sheriff of the Wild West, marking one of his most unique and radical redesigns to date.

DC has already teased Superman’s 19th Century redesign on two variant covers, but the latest solicitations for Andy Diggle and Leandro Fernández’s Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #6 finally offer fans a clear, up-close look at the Man of Steel in his new role. And it’s official—Clark Kent is the hottest sheriff of the Wild West.

Edwin Galmon's variant cover showcases Superman in a blue vest, red overcoat, and a loosely tied yellow bandana, all topped off with a white cowboy hat and a sheriff’s badge. Fans eager to see this striking look in action can grab the issue when it hits shelves on November 13, 2024.

DC Officially Reveals Clark Kent’s Sheriff Redesign (& It’s YEE-HAWT!)

Cover C Edwin Galmon Card Stock Variant for Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #6

Galmon’s variant cover offers a striking up-close look at Superman in his sheriff persona, alongside Wonder Woman and Batman, each showcasing distinct costumes. What stands out about this trio is the way their styles diverge despite sharing the same era. Clark fully embraces the Wild West aesthetic, while Diana’s ensemble is a unique fusion of gladiator armor and traditional Inuit attire. Meanwhile, Bruce’s Batsuit captures the refined fashion of city-dwelling gentlemen from the period, highlighting the diverse fashions of the era.

While these unique costumes are captivating, the most intriguing element of Galmon's variant cover is that it marks the first official art depicting the 19th Century versions of Wonder Woman, Superman, and Batman together. This suggests that issue #6 will be the first time fans see these iconic heroes unite in this Elseworlds series. The issue's synopsis, which reads, "Batman must work alongside strange new heroes to save the day—including the steel-hearted sheriff of Smallville, Kansas," further s this prediction. A Superman and Batman team-up is confirmed, and it's likely that Wonder Woman will them as well.

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #6 Teases the Formation of the 19th Century JUSTICE LEAGUE

Main Cover by Leandro Fernández for Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #5

Issue #6 is poised to mark the official formation of the Justice League. The reference to "strange new heroes" likely indicates that more characters besides Clark and Diana will Batman, especially since Green Lantern Alan Scott debuted in issue #3. ing this theory is the line from the issue synopsis, "...an age of Justice has only just begun!” If this Elseworlds series follows the traditional seven-member Justice League, fans can anticipate at least three more hero debuts before the issue’s release. However, the real question will be whether any of these new Justice Leaguers can match the sheer charm and appeal of Sheriff Superman's design.

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #6 will be released from DC Comics on November 13, 2024!