Arkham Asylum by Grant Morrison, Dave McKean

Arkham Asylum

Batman: One-Shots

Grant Morrison, Dave McKean

128 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction graphic novel horror adventurous dark slow-paced
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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 3,613 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 61%
tense 59%
challenging 40%
reflective 20%
emotional 17%
sad 16%
adventurous 14%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 37%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 31% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.9

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