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A review by mazer_nickham
Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth by Grant Morrison
4.0
After reading the graphic novel, being confused but intrigued, going back and reading the script, THEN reading the graphic novel three more times, I finally understand this complex piece of work.
The amount of symbolism Morrison injects is both overwhelming and impressive. I enjoyed doing some minor research on Tarot and the somewhat obscure Batman villains featured to help my understanding of this graphic novel.
Dave McKean also does a great job, there's no way Arkham Asylum would have worked without his direction and style. I contend that his visual interpretation of the Joker is one of the creepiest and best.
I'm the author of a graphic novel blog; for more information on graphic novels including reviews, news and other insights, visit ALD Graphic Novels.
The amount of symbolism Morrison injects is both overwhelming and impressive. I enjoyed doing some minor research on Tarot and the somewhat obscure Batman villains featured to help my understanding of this graphic novel.
Dave McKean also does a great job, there's no way Arkham Asylum would have worked without his direction and style. I contend that his visual interpretation of the Joker is one of the creepiest and best.
I'm the author of a graphic novel blog; for more information on graphic novels including reviews, news and other insights, visit ALD Graphic Novels.