Does the Gotham TV show closely follow the comics?

Not exactly. Gotham takes some creative liberties and deviates from the comics in various aspects, but still maintains some key elements.

It's a bit of a mixed bag. Some aspects of Gotham follow the comics closely, but there are also significant departures and new storylines added.

Gotham has some elements from the comics, but it also takes creative liberties. Some storylines and characters are adapted differently.

It follows to a certain extent. There are similarities but also some notable differences to make it work better for the TV format.

Not really. The TV show Riverdale takes a lot of liberties and has significant departures from the comics.

It follows to some extent. There are similarities, but also some differences to make it work for TV.

Overall, the Ultimate Spider TV show tries to stick to the comics as much as possible. But to add drama and excitement, there are a few tweaks here and there. For example, character personalities might be slightly exaggerated or some storylines might be condensed.

Overall, the Arrow show is reasonably faithful to the comics. They keep the core elements intact, but make some changes to fit the TV pacing and audience. Some characters' backstories might be slightly different, but the main arcs are similar.

The Ultimate Spiderman TV show takes inspiration from the comics but makes changes to appeal to a wider audience and add new twists. While it retains the core of Spiderman, it's not a strict follow-up.

The Sandman show is known for its close alignment with the comics. It manages to capture the essence and details of the source material. Although there might be some alterations here and there for practical reasons, they don't undermine the integrity of the comics.