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inthelunaseas's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this. The narrative is, admittedly, all over the place, but I read this as to be following the Asylum patient's thought process. I enjoyed the artwork and the sketchy type of way Keith drew. Also, Batman was nowhere to be seen- yay!
My only complaint is that I wish there had been more Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy.
My only complaint is that I wish there had been more Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy.
katdjz's review against another edition
4.0
Possibly my new favorite graphic novel.
A look inside Arkham Asylum from an employee's point, you can really feel the madness that the place exudes. It kind of reminded me of The Shining where the hotel feels alive and you can just feel it pressing down on you. Arkham gave that same feeling and you could just see it affecting everyone within its walls.
A look inside Arkham Asylum from an employee's point, you can really feel the madness that the place exudes. It kind of reminded me of The Shining where the hotel feels alive and you can just feel it pressing down on you. Arkham gave that same feeling and you could just see it affecting everyone within its walls.
tailored_books's review against another edition
3.0
Solid 3 star read.
I know a lot of people aren't crazy about the art but, personally, I thought it was a perfect representation of the characters within the story. The way the artist chooses to illustrate his characters perfectly aligns with the madness and diluted minds of the inmates within the asylum. I went into this expecting to be disappointed but I was pleasantly surprised.
I know a lot of people aren't crazy about the art but, personally, I thought it was a perfect representation of the characters within the story. The way the artist chooses to illustrate his characters perfectly aligns with the madness and diluted minds of the inmates within the asylum. I went into this expecting to be disappointed but I was pleasantly surprised.
just_fighting_censorship's review against another edition
4.0
I just love Arkham Asylum, I think it's hard to write a bad comic on the topic.
This story has absolutely no Batman nor does it need him the Asylum itself becomes the main character and the guards, nurses, doctors, and of course super villains who make up the character list are engaging and interesting on their own. The framework of the story lies with a new young nurse who is working a double (24hrs)and misses her son and husband terribly.
The narration is at times hard to follow because it seems to jump around with no way to determine who is speaking. The narration boxes are color coded so it gives you a hint (ex: pretty sure the green box with purple trim is the Joker) but for some of them you can't be entirely sure.
As for the artwork, I understand what Kieth was trying to accomplish but the inconsistency of the art makes it more difficult to get into the story at first. Some pictures are strikingly beautiful and dark while others look like mere sketches, this all adds to the madness the author is trying to project. Sometimes it was unsuccessful but overall I think it worked.
This story has absolutely no Batman nor does it need him the Asylum itself becomes the main character and the guards, nurses, doctors, and of course super villains who make up the character list are engaging and interesting on their own. The framework of the story lies with a new young nurse who is working a double (24hrs)and misses her son and husband terribly.
The narration is at times hard to follow because it seems to jump around with no way to determine who is speaking. The narration boxes are color coded so it gives you a hint (ex: pretty sure the green box with purple trim is the Joker) but for some of them you can't be entirely sure.
As for the artwork, I understand what Kieth was trying to accomplish but the inconsistency of the art makes it more difficult to get into the story at first. Some pictures are strikingly beautiful and dark while others look like mere sketches, this all adds to the madness the author is trying to project. Sometimes it was unsuccessful but overall I think it worked.
booknooknoggin's review against another edition
4.0
An inside look into the Asylum...interesting artwork and interesting story.
eli0fc71's review against another edition
4.0
A refreshing Gotham story without the need for Batman. While the art style isn't my usual taste, this story is an incredibly rendered piece on Arkham Asylum and those who find themselves trapped there
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