Arkham Asylum by Grant Morrison

Arkham Asylum

Batman: One-Shots

Grant Morrison with 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 challeng...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,438 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 60%
tense 57%
challenging 37%
reflective 19%
sad 18%
emotional 17%
adventurous 13%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 36%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 27% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.88

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