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DC Comics (1989), Edition: First Edition
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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 25th anniversary edition of the Batman story that helped launch the U.S. careers of Grant Morrison and Dave McKean.
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LibraryThing member GingerbreadMan
I’ve said before that I think Batman stands a good chance of surviving as one of the big myths of the 20th century. The core story is so simple and effective, like an archetype, and the character has time again proved it lends itself to very different interpretations. Grant Morrison’s Arkham
The story is simple enough. The patients at Arkham have taken hostages and demand Batman to be turned over to them. They believe he belongs there, with them. Paralel with this is told the story of Dr. Arkham himself, and the tragic events that led to him founding this hospital. All of it is told in Dave McKean’s exquisite style and Morrison’s rich, symbolic imagery.
It’s a very good graphic novel, full of ambience, tension and goodies. But something is stopping me from calling it truly great. There’s something about the pacing that isn’t quite right to me, and McKean’s art, wonderful as it is, is sometimes a little static, seems posey rather than full of movement. This book really has nothing to do with action, that’s not what it’s about, but might have benefitted from a stronger sense of motion, tempo, danger, nevertheless. Still, I’ll read this many more times, for sure.
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Asylum came out at a time when the dominant Batman image was one inspired by Frank Miller’s Dark Knight – an extremely violent, psychopathic vigilante who could just as easily be one of the villians he’s hunting. Morrison, as a reaction, with this album showed us a Batman who is insecure, defensive and controlled, full of secret doubt with himself and more scared of the likeness between himself and the Arkham population than anything. The story is simple enough. The patients at Arkham have taken hostages and demand Batman to be turned over to them. They believe he belongs there, with them. Paralel with this is told the story of Dr. Arkham himself, and the tragic events that led to him founding this hospital. All of it is told in Dave McKean’s exquisite style and Morrison’s rich, symbolic imagery.
It’s a very good graphic novel, full of ambience, tension and goodies. But something is stopping me from calling it truly great. There’s something about the pacing that isn’t quite right to me, and McKean’s art, wonderful as it is, is sometimes a little static, seems posey rather than full of movement. This book really has nothing to do with action, that’s not what it’s about, but might have benefitted from a stronger sense of motion, tempo, danger, nevertheless. Still, I’ll read this many more times, for sure.
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LibraryThing member TimothyBurke
I'm not sure this has aged altogether that well, due in part to excessive pretentiousness, but at the time of its first publication, it had a kind of high seriousness in its intent that seemed exciting. In terms of its impact on comics, specifically on the character of Batman, it's an important
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book for that reason. It established new conceptual frameworks for most of Batman's antagonists, a new psychological texture to a lot of Batman stories. Show Less
LibraryThing member ptdilloway
This really wouldn't have made any sense without the script and notes after the original book. Now it makes some kind of sense.
LibraryThing member MeditationesMartini
It sure is gorgeous. Like the way Magic card art should be. And it's an interesting and important alternate take on the character - a Batman tormented by rage, pain and repressed homosexual impulses, who goes to Arkham and lets the Joker play him like a harp because part of him is convinced it's
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where he belongs. The thing is, Morrison doesn't really tell you that - he lets you figure it out on your own, and while that kind of adds impact, it also ruins some of the early scenes, at least your first readthrough, because you're all "Why's Batman acting like such a chump?" and "Come on, you're just using highfalutin references and impressionist art to disguise the fact that he has no motivation to do that - quite the reverse, in fact." But, you know, improves with subsequent readings. the script and glosses from Grant at the end have their points of interest, but come on - at least try to disguise that your referentialia are just there for the sake of referentialia. Show Less
LibraryThing member wilsonknut
The artwork saves this. It is really several interesting character ideas held together by a weak story line. Morrison tosses in his own quirkiness and obsessions.
LibraryThing member libbylibbywa
Both Grant Morrison and Dave McKean are both geniuses. The combination of their work is a haunting experiance that leaves the reader sympathizing (and identifying) with the arch villians. I love Morrison's casting of the Joker as psychotic wise man and initiator, and McKean's detritus aesthetic
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LibraryThing member francomega
A classic one shot by a great comics writer (Morrison) and a great comics artist (McKean). Well, it is what it is and unfortunately, what it is has been done to death in the years since its original publication--the psychology of Batman. This edition is worth picking up for the inclusion of
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LibraryThing member ryvre
Dave McKean and Grant Morrison were born to work together. The story is dark, creepy, and just a tad confusing.
LibraryThing member wikiro
This was terrible to try and understand without the script. The art though interesting left you confused. I didn't know who I was looking at or why until I read the script. The ending was the worst part but I won't ruin it here. Play Arkham Asylum the game its better even though it is an adaptaion
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LibraryThing member theboylatham
Six out of ten. CBR format.
The inmates have taken over the asylum. Arkham Asylum. They want Batman. Batman has to take on many of his usual foes as he battles to escape. The book also includes the origins of Arkham Asylum.Quite a dark book with a lot of flashbacks and strange happenings.
The inmates have taken over the asylum. Arkham Asylum. They want Batman. Batman has to take on many of his usual foes as he battles to escape. The book also includes the origins of Arkham Asylum.Quite a dark book with a lot of flashbacks and strange happenings.
LibraryThing member adpaton
I had heard such wonderful reports about this book and was very disappointed when I eventually bought it. I found the story weak and tedious and the artwork ugly and claustrophobic. Truth be told, I love Graphic novels but only if they use the ligne Claire style – as in the Long Halloween, my
Arkham Asylum is the place of legends, Batman legends, housing such greats as Two Face aka Harvey Dent, Clayface, The Mad Hatter and, of course, Batter’s nemesis, The Joker. In this substandard story the inmates take over the Asylum and Batman hands himself over when the Joker threatens to blind a young nurse.
The Asylum is haunted by its founder, a mad doctor, and the story deteriorates into an acid trip or fever dream – all well and good for those who enjoy that sort of thing, but I hated it.
I had heard such wonderful reports about this book and was very disappointed when I eventually bought it. I found the story weak and tedious and the artwork ugly and claustrophobic. Truth be told, I love Graphic novels but only if they use the ligne Claire style – as in the Long Halloween, my favourite Batman book.
Arkham Asylum is the place of legends, Batman legends, housing such greats as Two Face aka Harvey Dent, Clayface, The Mad Hatter and, of course, Batter’s nemesis, The Joker. In this substandard story the inmates take over the Asylum and Batman hands himself over when the Joker threatens to blind a young nurse.
The Asylum is haunted by its founder, a mad doctor, and the story deteriorates into an acid trip or fever dream – all well and good for those who enjoy that sort of thing, but I hated it.
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favourite Batman book.Arkham Asylum is the place of legends, Batman legends, housing such greats as Two Face aka Harvey Dent, Clayface, The Mad Hatter and, of course, Batter’s nemesis, The Joker. In this substandard story the inmates take over the Asylum and Batman hands himself over when the Joker threatens to blind a young nurse.
The Asylum is haunted by its founder, a mad doctor, and the story deteriorates into an acid trip or fever dream – all well and good for those who enjoy that sort of thing, but I hated it.
I had heard such wonderful reports about this book and was very disappointed when I eventually bought it. I found the story weak and tedious and the artwork ugly and claustrophobic. Truth be told, I love Graphic novels but only if they use the ligne Claire style – as in the Long Halloween, my favourite Batman book.
Arkham Asylum is the place of legends, Batman legends, housing such greats as Two Face aka Harvey Dent, Clayface, The Mad Hatter and, of course, Batter’s nemesis, The Joker. In this substandard story the inmates take over the Asylum and Batman hands himself over when the Joker threatens to blind a young nurse.
The Asylum is haunted by its founder, a mad doctor, and the story deteriorates into an acid trip or fever dream – all well and good for those who enjoy that sort of thing, but I hated it.
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LibraryThing member atia
This was my first forray into the huge world of Batman. I'm still not entirely sure whether it was the ideal start, but one has to start somewhere; and after having read "The Dark Knight Returns" I'm really glad I chose this one to start with. And Batman or no Batman, this is an absolutely
First of all, it was good to start with something familiar - I've loved Dave McKean's work ever since I read "Sandman", obviously. And I don't think I've ever seen a comic where the art fit so well to the story like with this one.
On April 1, Arkham Asylum is taken over by its inhabitants, and according to the Joker's demands, Batman has to go in there, alone, in order to save the hostages. The Joker wants to show him that this, rather than the "sane" world, is where Batman belongs. At the same time, we also learn about the history of the Asylum, and the result is a wonderfully twisted tale of the past and the present.
I was genuinely creeped out by the story and the art and the lettering (the Joker especially comes to mind), and the atmosphere was really - well, creepy and uncanny. I love it when that happens, since I don't tend to scare that easily. It really pulled me in, and it truly felt like I was in Arkham Asylum with Batman and his adversaries.
In this edition, there is also the script of the comic plus some notes by Grant Morrison. I found them rather helpful and really really interesting (I always love to read how comics come into existance - I still am such a novice to this world and it's fascinating to peek behind the curtain). I was rather confused by most of the villains, since I pretty much only knew the Joker and Two-Face, but even though I suspect a lot of things went over my head, it was still a really enjoyable read. And more than that. It became an instant favourite, and I cannot recommend it enough.
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fantastic piece of art.First of all, it was good to start with something familiar - I've loved Dave McKean's work ever since I read "Sandman", obviously. And I don't think I've ever seen a comic where the art fit so well to the story like with this one.
On April 1, Arkham Asylum is taken over by its inhabitants, and according to the Joker's demands, Batman has to go in there, alone, in order to save the hostages. The Joker wants to show him that this, rather than the "sane" world, is where Batman belongs. At the same time, we also learn about the history of the Asylum, and the result is a wonderfully twisted tale of the past and the present.
I was genuinely creeped out by the story and the art and the lettering (the Joker especially comes to mind), and the atmosphere was really - well, creepy and uncanny. I love it when that happens, since I don't tend to scare that easily. It really pulled me in, and it truly felt like I was in Arkham Asylum with Batman and his adversaries.
In this edition, there is also the script of the comic plus some notes by Grant Morrison. I found them rather helpful and really really interesting (I always love to read how comics come into existance - I still am such a novice to this world and it's fascinating to peek behind the curtain). I was rather confused by most of the villains, since I pretty much only knew the Joker and Two-Face, but even though I suspect a lot of things went over my head, it was still a really enjoyable read. And more than that. It became an instant favourite, and I cannot recommend it enough.
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LibraryThing member pinprick
Supremely creepy, dark and visually arresting. I admit I checked it out at the library simply because Arkham was in the title; I thought it was a graphic rendering of a Lovecraft story, and was surprised to find I'd brought a Batman comic home. It was a fantastic read though; not at all what I
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expected from a "big name" comic hero. I tend to favor comics and graphic novels that don't have superheros in them, but I might have to re-think that stance. Batman as a flawed hero, conflicted and strange and dark, has been explored well in movies I think, but this was another great rendering of a man with serious problems and issues who somehow thrives in spite of, or because of, them. The artwork is amazing and feels multi-media and textural, and does a good job enhancing the dialogue and story. It was really just a great read; I would recommend this book to anyone with even a passing interest in comics. Show Less
LibraryThing member pgimmo
Still don't get it. Lost up its own cleverness.
LibraryThing member krau0098
I have been wanting to read this graphic novel for awhile and was excited to get it through paperbackswap. This is a very dark horror that was wonderful, but a bit disturbing.
I think pretty much everyone is familiar with this story. Batman is called to Arkham Asylum to face down the Joker and all
This is definitely an adults only book; it is disturbing, depraved, violent, scary and overall just plain creepy. The artwork is a very dark style of Dave McKean's typical. I love McKean's artwork it is always interesting to look at and has elements that are unpredictable and surprising. The tone of the artwork matches the story well and gives it even more depth. McKean's artwork is perfect for this creepy crazy story about Batman's trip through Arkham Asylum. Absolutely beautiful, haunting, and did I say creepy enough yet?!
Morrison's story is excellent as well. The story has predictable elements of creepiness that one would expect from an asylum full of criminally insane people. It also has unexpected depth to it and a lot of darkly clever elements.
Batman is forced to face his similarities to some of the insane folks and questions of what it means to be insane versus sane are raised. This is a Batman story that emphasizes the rather disturbing elements you'd have to have as part of your personality if you wanted to run around dressed like a giant bat.
Additionally there are some wonderful scenes; for example where the psychiatrist has weened Two Face from a coin to a set of tarot cards to make his decisions just so his decisions won't be so black and white. Of course there are seriously disturbing scenes...like Arkham himself parading through the halls wearing his mother's blood covered wedding dress.
Additionally this version has the full script notes from Morrison. These are a great read and clarify some parts where it is a bit unclear what is going on in the story. There are also thumbnail sketches of the story Morrison wrote up. All of this is a great addition to the graphic novel.
Overall just an excellent read. This is a story that is disturbing and dark, definitely creepy...but it also takes a deep look at some societal issues like what it means to be sane vs. insane. It also dives into Batman's mind and takes a look at what made Batman the dark character he is. Highly recommended for fans of dark fantasy, horror, and the darker side of Batman.
I think pretty much everyone is familiar with this story. Batman is called to Arkham Asylum to face down the Joker and all
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the other depraved inmates there. As he goes through the asylum Batman is forced to consider his similarities and differences to the crazy lunatics of Arkham asylum.This is definitely an adults only book; it is disturbing, depraved, violent, scary and overall just plain creepy. The artwork is a very dark style of Dave McKean's typical. I love McKean's artwork it is always interesting to look at and has elements that are unpredictable and surprising. The tone of the artwork matches the story well and gives it even more depth. McKean's artwork is perfect for this creepy crazy story about Batman's trip through Arkham Asylum. Absolutely beautiful, haunting, and did I say creepy enough yet?!
Morrison's story is excellent as well. The story has predictable elements of creepiness that one would expect from an asylum full of criminally insane people. It also has unexpected depth to it and a lot of darkly clever elements.
Batman is forced to face his similarities to some of the insane folks and questions of what it means to be insane versus sane are raised. This is a Batman story that emphasizes the rather disturbing elements you'd have to have as part of your personality if you wanted to run around dressed like a giant bat.
Additionally there are some wonderful scenes; for example where the psychiatrist has weened Two Face from a coin to a set of tarot cards to make his decisions just so his decisions won't be so black and white. Of course there are seriously disturbing scenes...like Arkham himself parading through the halls wearing his mother's blood covered wedding dress.
Additionally this version has the full script notes from Morrison. These are a great read and clarify some parts where it is a bit unclear what is going on in the story. There are also thumbnail sketches of the story Morrison wrote up. All of this is a great addition to the graphic novel.
Overall just an excellent read. This is a story that is disturbing and dark, definitely creepy...but it also takes a deep look at some societal issues like what it means to be sane vs. insane. It also dives into Batman's mind and takes a look at what made Batman the dark character he is. Highly recommended for fans of dark fantasy, horror, and the darker side of Batman.
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LibraryThing member Alixtii
Batman must descend into Arkham Asylum and, in so doing, face the darkness of his own psyche. Morrison is a natural choice to tell a story like this, and while Dave McKean's art isn't exactly to my taste, it does fit the tale well, and is striking and memorable besides--which is good, because under
My biggest question is: where are the female inmates? Maybe there's a canonical answer; my main source for information is the 90's cartoon which had Harley and Ivy and some of the other female villains slumming it together in Arkham in at least one scene. But either way, their absence is not only conspicuous but sorely felt. There are some female characters--a nurse, a psychotherapist, and even mad old Mrs. Arkham herself--but it doesn't even come close to passing the Bechdel test, and the story suffers because of it: what should be a story about the dark madness that can strike at the human psyche ends up just being about men and thus male psychosis, with women being ancillary. It's hard not to see it as a symptom of the medium's pervasive gender myopia.
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the poetry and atmospherics there isn't all that much story per se; it's mostly just Batman confronting various inmates as he gets lost in the asylum: Two-Face, the Mad Hatter, etc.--and of course the Joker.My biggest question is: where are the female inmates? Maybe there's a canonical answer; my main source for information is the 90's cartoon which had Harley and Ivy and some of the other female villains slumming it together in Arkham in at least one scene. But either way, their absence is not only conspicuous but sorely felt. There are some female characters--a nurse, a psychotherapist, and even mad old Mrs. Arkham herself--but it doesn't even come close to passing the Bechdel test, and the story suffers because of it: what should be a story about the dark madness that can strike at the human psyche ends up just being about men and thus male psychosis, with women being ancillary. It's hard not to see it as a symptom of the medium's pervasive gender myopia.
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LibraryThing member lorelorn_2007
It's April Fool's Day, and the inmates have taken over the asylum. Their final demand: Batman.
Batman himself journeys through the asylum and through his own mind. This story is interspersed with the tale of the asylum's founder, until both stories merge for the finale.
Batman himself journeys through the asylum and through his own mind. This story is interspersed with the tale of the asylum's founder, until both stories merge for the finale.
LibraryThing member ragwaine
Great Art, story okay. He uses a lot of imagery but I wouldn't have noticed if I didn't read his afterword.
LibraryThing member DavidSwindle
I've read it once and it did not impress me a whole lot. I do intend to give it another shot. At the very least the artwork is top notch.
LibraryThing member Bellenuitoeil
The plot is a bit hard to follow but the art is breathtaking (in a horrific sort of way)
LibraryThing member nordie
Coming up on it's 25th anniversary, this is one of the classic Batman stories.
The lunatics are running the asylum, where the inmates have taken over, and are demanding one final thing: Batman to come join them.
Batman finally agrees, whilst worried about what he will confront whilst in there - is
Running along side this narrative is that of the Asylum's creator, who set up the asylum after the death of his insane mother, but who in turn, goes mad. The last few years of his life is spent creating a binding spell for one iconic figure - The Bat. Many of the inmates now believe Batman is The Bat foretold and hence his arrival and commitment will fulfil some supernatural spell.
Interesting to see Dave Mckean's very early work and how over the years that style of drawing/colouring has become his established style, taking him (and Neil Gaiman) through Stardust and beyond
The lunatics are running the asylum, where the inmates have taken over, and are demanding one final thing: Batman to come join them.
Batman finally agrees, whilst worried about what he will confront whilst in there - is
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the asylum actually where he will feel "normal" and "comfortable" - will it feel like coming home? He comes across many of the inmates, many of whom he has put in there, and some of his most iconic enemies, including Harvey Dent, The Joker (some of the best graphic animation in the book), The Scarecrow etc.Running along side this narrative is that of the Asylum's creator, who set up the asylum after the death of his insane mother, but who in turn, goes mad. The last few years of his life is spent creating a binding spell for one iconic figure - The Bat. Many of the inmates now believe Batman is The Bat foretold and hence his arrival and commitment will fulfil some supernatural spell.
Interesting to see Dave Mckean's very early work and how over the years that style of drawing/colouring has become his established style, taking him (and Neil Gaiman) through Stardust and beyond
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LibraryThing member AlCracka
Grant Morrison at his best is totally awesome. At his worst, he's a pretentious ass. This isn't his worst, but it's not very good either.
You know who else isn't very good? Dave McKean. Okay, I'm partly just saying that to piss you off, but seriously: just because it's crazy doesn't mean it's good.
You know who else isn't very good? Dave McKean. Okay, I'm partly just saying that to piss you off, but seriously: just because it's crazy doesn't mean it's good.
LibraryThing member theshelbstinator
Gorgeous, amazing! Oh, and if there is an abunance of green in the frames, I find that it symbolizes insanity.
LibraryThing member branimal
Batman is alerted that the inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over the premises. If this isn't dangerous enough, they're threatening to murder everyone in the facility unless Batman agrees to a face to face meeting.
I understand that a lot of people can appreciate the style in which both Morrison
That being said, I certainly do not want to take anything away from Dave McKean - the guy is crazy talented. I just question whether or not this really works within the constraints of a comic book. I thought the scenes were unfocused and hard for me as a reader to follow. I guess when it came down to it, I had a lot of trouble grasping exactly what I was looking at. I'll give McKean credit for trying something outside-the-box but I feel like the whole presentation was lost on me. Also, a lot of the dialogue contained some strange choices. In particular, Morrison having Batman scream, "Jesus!" felt weird and awkward to me.
Before you jump down my throat, it wasn't all bad. I'll say that I liked the idea of giving each character their own specific font when they spoke. Joker's sharp words cutting through the atmosphere gave his madness that extra intensity. Apparently, this is something that is considered an industry standard today but it all began with Gaspar Saladino's superb lettering.
I guess I appreciate what was attempted but I'm not sure I could bring myself to read it again or who exactly I'd recommend this to.
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I understand that a lot of people can appreciate the style in which both Morrison
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and McKean approached Batman, however this just wasn't for me. Maybe I like my stuff a little more.. focused? I have no idea if that's the right word. I feel like I'm almost speaking a form of blasphemy here by not loving this book.That being said, I certainly do not want to take anything away from Dave McKean - the guy is crazy talented. I just question whether or not this really works within the constraints of a comic book. I thought the scenes were unfocused and hard for me as a reader to follow. I guess when it came down to it, I had a lot of trouble grasping exactly what I was looking at. I'll give McKean credit for trying something outside-the-box but I feel like the whole presentation was lost on me. Also, a lot of the dialogue contained some strange choices. In particular, Morrison having Batman scream, "Jesus!" felt weird and awkward to me.
Before you jump down my throat, it wasn't all bad. I'll say that I liked the idea of giving each character their own specific font when they spoke. Joker's sharp words cutting through the atmosphere gave his madness that extra intensity. Apparently, this is something that is considered an industry standard today but it all began with Gaspar Saladino's superb lettering.
I guess I appreciate what was attempted but I'm not sure I could bring myself to read it again or who exactly I'd recommend this to.
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LibraryThing member Briars_Reviews
I love comic books, but this one didn't do it for me.
I didn't like the art style, even if it was quite beautiful. For me, this style of comic didn't do Batman justice. It seemed very messy to me, and it didn't let me focus. I think this art style could work well with other characters, but not one
There's footnotes in this edition, which seems really weird to me. Why does a comic book need footnotes? Shouldn't you be able to get the point across within the story?
At least there was a script at the end to understand what was going on. It just seemed really weird to me that I had no honest idea what was happening. It didn't seem like a Batman comic, more like a parody of a Batman comic. Having to go back and forth between the comic and the script also left me incredibly frustrated. I don't understand how this comic book was supposed to hit audiences.
The idea of having the inmates takes over Arkham Asylum seems awesome and this could make for the best story, but this art style didn't do it justice. I could barely tell what characters were who, and I'm obsessed with Batman. I also didn't understand the haunted part of the plot.
I get this book was supposed to be a psychological thriller/horror that was supposed to attract adult and mature audiences, but it just didn't feel that way to me. The allusions and references went over my head, and I felt like there could have been so much more added to make it flow better.
Overall, this book was super frustrating for me. I wanted to love it (especially when I paid way to much to get my hands on this book) but I just couldn't. I had high expectations and it came short.
Two out of five stars.
I didn't like the art style, even if it was quite beautiful. For me, this style of comic didn't do Batman justice. It seemed very messy to me, and it didn't let me focus. I think this art style could work well with other characters, but not one
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where I want to pay attention to detail. It just felt to fuzzy.There's footnotes in this edition, which seems really weird to me. Why does a comic book need footnotes? Shouldn't you be able to get the point across within the story?
At least there was a script at the end to understand what was going on. It just seemed really weird to me that I had no honest idea what was happening. It didn't seem like a Batman comic, more like a parody of a Batman comic. Having to go back and forth between the comic and the script also left me incredibly frustrated. I don't understand how this comic book was supposed to hit audiences.
The idea of having the inmates takes over Arkham Asylum seems awesome and this could make for the best story, but this art style didn't do it justice. I could barely tell what characters were who, and I'm obsessed with Batman. I also didn't understand the haunted part of the plot.
I get this book was supposed to be a psychological thriller/horror that was supposed to attract adult and mature audiences, but it just didn't feel that way to me. The allusions and references went over my head, and I felt like there could have been so much more added to make it flow better.
Overall, this book was super frustrating for me. I wanted to love it (especially when I paid way to much to get my hands on this book) but I just couldn't. I had high expectations and it came short.
Two out of five stars.
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1989-09
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093028948X / 9780930289485