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Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth by Grant Morrison

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jenfacen's review against another edition

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3.5

My eyes hurt after reading this.

digimoe's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

magnetgrrl's review against another edition

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3.0

I need to re-read this before I say anything about it. I remember liking it, though thinking it was a little overwrought at some points. Still, I have a memory of being very creeped out; it is intense. I also loved the idea that Batman *is* crazy, and in the same way as his villains are - something which has been nearly done to death at this point but which was a fresh take on the character then, and a dark turning point for the Batman books.

deannachapman's review

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4.0

4.5⭐️

mxgxn_03's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

thereistime's review against another edition

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4.0

The artwork in the graphic novel is absolutely one hundred per cent completely phenomenal. I loved it so much I just spent most of my time reading this book simply staring at the pages. If this book was just art I would have given it five stars.
The story was a bit lacking for me, and that may well be because this is the first batman graphic novel I have read, and Batman isn't my favourite super hero, nor is the Joker my favourite villain. All in all it was a good story, and it was conveyed brilliantly.