Gotham City
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Real Identity: Gotham City, New Jersey
Affiliation(s): U.S.A.
Other Names: None
In 1635, a Norwegian mercenary founded Gotham City. It was later taken over by the British. During the American Revolutionary War, it was the site of many battles. During the later Civil War era, it was a sanctuary for runaway slaves. Gotham also became infamous for the occult.
In the 20th century, Gotham's architecture became exaggerated with Art Deco and Nouveau styles. It quickly became a dark and foreboding place, notorious for corruption and all forms of urban decay. This came about as it rapidly developed into a crucial economic bloodline for the United States. Finance, Manufacturing and Shipping are three major businesses present. Its most famous corporation is Wayne Enterprises, which specializes in industry and technological research and development.
Gotham is home to the richest man alive, Bruce Wayne, and the city's resident protector, Batman.