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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
Story/Dialogue: 4.5/5 Visuals: 2/5 Overall: 2.5/5
Arkham Asylum was a mixed bag for me.
The visuals ranged from compelling and profound (Arkham flashbacks) to ugly and just plain unpleasant to look at (the Joker). I suppose that's the point, but it still detracted from my enjoyment. Joker's text was also difficult to decipher at times; spending an extra minute on a page just trying to figure out what a psychotic clown is saying is not my idea of a fun time.
However, the comic really shines when it comes to the story and dialogue. Everything was so f**ked up and it was great. Not sure what that says about me; I try not to examine it too closely.
But the visuals were just... eh.
Arkham Asylum was a mixed bag for me.
The visuals ranged from compelling and profound (Arkham flashbacks) to ugly and just plain unpleasant to look at (the Joker). I suppose that's the point, but it still detracted from my enjoyment. Joker's text was also difficult to decipher at times; spending an extra minute on a page just trying to figure out what a psychotic clown is saying is not my idea of a fun time.
However, the comic really shines when it comes to the story and dialogue. Everything was so f**ked up and it was great. Not sure what that says about me; I try not to examine it too closely.
But the visuals were just... eh.
This is the sort of work that I appreciate more than I enjoy. It read like a bad trip with all the hysterics of an episode of Criminal Minds on speed. A neat addition to the Batman library nonetheless.
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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.
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
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.
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.
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
So freaking confusing. And the art sucks.