Arkham Asylum (Batman)

What I wish for from a comic, a book, a film, is to be drawn, compulsively, into the world it presents. The artwork and premise of Arkham Asylum captivates me and keeps me reading, but all the way through I feel as though I'm reading it through a pane of glass. It doesn't draw me in. It doesn't make me care. The writing seems self conscious to me - "I am a clever comics writer, so what can I write that will show everybody that? I'll make it really dark and nasty, but to show that I'm an intelligent, serious writer I'll also include this back and forth narrative between Batman entering Arkham and facing his old enemies and the origin story of the asylum itself. I'll put in layers of esoteric symbolism and question the sanity of Batman himself." And that is all well and good - like I say, the premise attracts me, and I don't find fault with those creative decisions. It's what ISN'T there that leaves me feeling disappointed: a story that is more self aware and wise and really enjoying itself. If you like atmosphere and you're not to fussed about having your heart connect with the comic, then this could be excellent for you.

A bit ghoulish even for batman. The artwork is very psychedelic. I found the story a light on substance. Amazon delivered it on time and in perfect condition so pleased about that side of things.

Book as described - no problems - would use this supplier again

Reading on the kindle app on the iPad was very difficult, but the story itself wasn't very good either. I understand that it is about madness, but it didn't make much sense to me as the reader! Waste of money, in my opinion.

Lavish Art and a phenomenal story

Arrived much sooner then expected which was a lovely suprise. Bought used so there was some signs of use, couple dig eared pages and the ramains of a sticker on the back. It wasnt a problem for me and im really enjoying the story.

Very happy with this item.

Nothing wrong with the physical book but I just don't like the story. Just personal taste I guess. Book itself is good though, brand new.