The inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over Gotham's detention center for the criminally insane on April Fool's Day, demanding Batman in exchange for their hostages. Accepting their demented challenge, Batman is forced to endure the personal hells of the Joker, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Two-Face and many other sworn enemies in order to save the innocents and retake the prison. During his run through this absurd gauntlet, the Dark Knight's must face down both his most dangerous foes and his inner demons.This is the critically acclaimed Batman story that helped launch the U.S. careers of Grant Morrison and Dave McKean. The classic confrontation between the Dark Knight and his archnemeses, this story is well known for its psychological intensity and probing portraits of Batman and the Joker.ARKHAM ASYLUM includes groundbreaking art that influenced scores of artists by introducing a new school of storytelling and technique to comics. This special edition also includes Morrison's complete original script, annotated by Morrison and editor Karen Berger, many of his original thumbnail breakdowns, step-by-step samples of how the story and art came together and much more.
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I would understand why some people would not enjoy this book.It can be quite disturbing at times and the art makes you feel like you are actually going insane.This is ultimately 2 stories.The story of the villains taking over the asylum and the story of the founder of the asylum.I really enjoyed the connection of the 2 stories at the end of the book I found it very smart and well written.This is widely considered as one of Batmans best stories and I agree.However, look through it at your comic shop before buying it.This really is not a book for everyone.
In my opinion this book is awesometacular
In my opinion this book is awesometacular
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I just found it really annoying, hard to read, and follow. I hate red lettering with white shadowing over various colours. I shouldn't have to squint to read the words. I was fairly disappointed in the story. I found it annoying as well, that they could break the Batman in just a few words using a lame psych test? Yeah, I don't think so.
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How do I begin? Essentially, this graphic novel will lead readers wanting more. "Arkham Asylum: A Serious House On A Serious Earth" examines the mental stability of its inmates and more importantly, the Batman himself. With villains including The Joker, Killer Croc, The Mad Hatter, Clayface, Scarecrow and Two-face, the exceedingly artistic view of each character and their state of being is reviewed phenomenally. With the exploration of Arkham Asylum, Batman relatres to each primary villain within. A must buy for any fan of Batman.
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To be honest, when I picked up a copy of Batman: Arkham Asylum, I wasn't expecting to be impressed. I find that a number of the "single event" graphic novels for most established... Read more
Published 21 months ago by WryGrin
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You must be mad, or you wouldn't have come here
When Arkham Asylum was first released in 1989, I read through it without much enthusiasm. The artwork, by and large, was groundbreaking for a mainstream book, however the story in... Read more
Published on Feb 26 2011 by Quexos
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One of the best looking comics I own.
David McKean is responsible for the covers of the legendary Sandman graphic novel, but this is the first full on comic he drew. And boy is it impressive. Read more
Published on Dec 23 2010 by Gregory Elliot
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Most Overhyped Graphic Novel Ever? Perhaps.
How did I hate this graphic novel, let me count the ways. I think first and foremost I have to give special mention McKean's art. Read more
Published on Dec 23 2009 by Michael Emond
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