Summary
WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT - THE KRYPTONIAN AGE #6!New solicitations for the sequel to the 19th Century-inspiredElseworldsseries,Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, have finally given fans their first clear, up-close look at the Victorian EraSuperman. 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 teasedSuperman’s 19th Century redesignon two variant covers, but the latest solicitations for Andy Diggle and Leandro Fernández’sBatman: 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.
Variant Covers:
Edwin Galmon
As threats from the past resurface in his present, Batman must work alongside strange new heroes to save the day—including the steel-hearted sheriff of Smallville, Kansas! The Kryptonian Age may have come to a close, but an age of Justice has only just begun!
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 July 22, 2025.
DC Officially Reveals Clark Kent’s Sheriff Redesign (& It’s YEE-HAWT!)
Cover C Edwin Galmon Card Stock Variant forBatman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age#6
Galmon’s variant cover offers a striking up-close look atSuperman 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 fashionof 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 the19th 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 thisElseworldsseries. 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 supports this prediction.A Superman and Batman team-up is confirmed, and it’s likely that Wonder Woman will jointhem as well.
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age#6 Teases the Formation of the 19th Century JUSTICE LEAGUE
Main Cover by Leandro Fernández forBatman: 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 join Batman, especially since Green Lantern Alan Scott debuted in issue #3. Supporting this theory is the line from the issue synopsis,”…an age of Justice has only just begun!”If thisElseworldsseries 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 newJustice Leaguerscan match the sheer charm and appeal of SheriffSuperman’sdesign.
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Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #6will be released from DC Comics on August 16, 2025!
Superman
The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.
