It shifted toward grounded, hard-boiled detective stories, often written by Greg Rucka and Ed Brubaker , and introduced a more organized Gotham City Police Department (GCPD). 2. Neo-Gotham (Batman Beyond)

Upcoming projects, such as those under James Gunn , have officially confirmed new designs for Gotham City to reflect a distinct "mysterious crime drama" vibe. Fun Fact: The Real "Gotham" Incoming: BATMAN NEW GOTHAM Volume One - Todd's Blog

After Gotham City was devastated by an earthquake and declared no longer part of the U.S., it was eventually rebuilt with the help of LexCorp and Wayne Enterprises.