Arkham Asylum by Grant Morrison, Dave McKean

Arkham Asylum

Batman: One-Shots

Grant Morrison, Dave McKean

128 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction comics adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

In this groundbreaking, painted graphic novel, the inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over Gotham's detention center for the criminally insane on April Fools Day, demanding Batman in exchange for their hostages. Accepting their demented challenge...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,332 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 59%
tense 58%
challenging 37%
emotional 18%
reflective 17%
sad 17%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 43%
medium 40%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.88

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