Gotham by Daylight Launches

Gotham by Daylight releases today with three free episodes and eight more via Webtoon's Fast Pass.

Daytime Horror Threat

The series introduces a light-based entity that threatens Gotham City during daytime hours.

Duke Thomas Story

Duke Thomas, a metahuman with light-sensing abilities, leads a grief counseling group in Gotham City.

Duke's Abilities

Duke can track people by their unique light reflections and see into the past using light traces.

First Episode Highlights

Richard eats a cockroach and vomits it, while a light-based entity approaches him in the first chapter.

Duke's Motivation

Duke wants to be a real hero after facing a cosmic threat, not just a Batman replacement.

Mike Birchall's Vision

Birchall drew inspiration from Batman: The Animated Series and Junji Ito's Uzumaki for the series.

“My two strongest inspirations were Batman: The Animated Series, with its many non-Batman-centric stories told so beautifully, and the Junji Ito manga Uzumaki, which features an otherworldly threat arriving in a quiet town and affecting its citizens.”

Light-Based Threat

The light-based entity can outmaneuver a Robin trained by the League of Assassins and cause instant harm.

Series Potential

Gotham by Daylight has good potential to reach #1 on Webtoon's superhero charts with consistent momentum.

Duke's Role

Duke is a 13-year-old Damian Wayne's guardian with unique light-based powers in Gotham City.

Webtoon's Approach

Webtoon mixes professional Originals with self-publishing for creators to build communities and earn revenue.

First Three Episodes

The first three episodes are available for free with the series launching today at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET.

Cosmic Horror Elements

The series explores how ordinary Gotham citizens react to cosmic-level threats through everyday horror.

What Happens Next

The light-based threat spreads across Gotham City, with Duke and Damian fighting to survive.