Gotham City is a crucial part of the Batman mythos. It's a breeding ground for some of the most terrifying villains in the DC Universe, as well as some of its greatest heroes. And with its distinctive architecture and eerie, fog-covered skyline, it looks like no other city in pop culture. Gotham is as much a character as Batman or Joker. And much like Batman himself, Gotham's look has evolved quite a bit over the years.