of which being the liquid nitrogen lines packed with the power-lines in Gotham's subways, seen in Nightwing #9, to keep everything running at an optimal temperature. Another example of the modernization is Batman's own addition of his secret Bat-boxes, which he uses to siphon power from the city anonymously and safely, and to disable various tracking devices and security camera's throughout the city when he operates. He does this to maintain his status as legend, and to inspire fear in criminals, as well as to help keep his secret identity hidden.

Notable Neighborhoods

Gotham Heights

Gotham Heights is an upper-middle class neighborhood in Gotham City, and was under the protection of a teenaged Tim Drake as Robin. The neighborhood is markedly nicer than most areas of the city with little signof urban decay and poverty.

The Bowery

One of Gotham City´s worst neighborhoods. It is located to north of Crime Alley and includes Crown Point, a smaller inner-district ridden with crime, homelessness and prostitution.

The Cauldron

An area known for organized crime, it is run by the Irish Mob.

Chinatown

Gotham City´s Asian neighborhood.

Diamond District

Fashion District

Financial District

The East End

An underdeveloped part of Gotham troubled with crime, drugs, poverty and prostitution.

Gotham Docks

Gotham City´s harbour.

Gotham Village

Bohemian area of the city. Similar to New York City´s Greenwich Village.

Old Gotham

Old part of the city where GCPD headquarters are located.

Toxic Acres

Abandoned neighborhood of newly built houses, but unsuitable for habitation due to closeness of a toxic waste dump.

Organized Crime

Falcone Crime Family (Italian)

Run by Carmine "The Roman" Falcone , and after his death by his daughter Sofia Gigante until her