Gotham City is home to Batman, a ruthless vigilante with a strong sense of justice who takes on small-time criminals or those who have escaped recompense. As it is also called, Gotham has many similarities to New York City or the urban areas of New Jersey. In fact, Gotham has been a long-time nickname for New York City. Typically dark and gritty, the city has a high crime rate, calling for a vigilante like Batman to instill law and order. Bruce Wayne, the alter-ego of Batman, lives in Wayne Manor with his butler Alfred Pennyworth. Alfred assists Wayne with his crime-fighting. Batman has no superpowers, unlike most other superheroes, but uses his extreme intellect, fighting skills, exceptional health, and massive wealth to fight crime.