Thursday, July 29, 2010

Batman: Arkham Asylum (15th Anniversary Edition)

July 4, 2009 by admin  
Filed under DC Comics

User Reviews Send this to a friend
Batman: Arkham Asylum (15th Anniversary Edition)
 
Manufacturer: DC Comics
Customer Rating:
 
List Price: $17.99
Sale Price: $12.23
Availibility: Usually ships in 24 hours
Free Shipping Available
Buy Now
 

Product Description

In this groundbreaking, painted graphic novel, the inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over Gothams detention center for the criminally insane on April Fools Day, demanding Batman in exchange for their hostages.Accepting their demented challenge, Batman is forced to live and endure the personal hells of the Joker, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Two-Face and many other sworn enemies in order to save the innocents and retake the prison.During his run through this absurd gauntlet, the Dark Knights own sanity is placed in jeopardy.This special anniversary edition trade paperback also reproduces the original script with annotations by Morrison and editor Karen Berger.

Product Details

  • ISBN13: 9781401204259
  • Condition: New
  • Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

Video Reviews

No video reviews found for this product.

Customer Reviews

Interesting
 
Review Date: July 29, 2010
Reviewer: S.P.,
My favorite part of this whole graphic novel would have to be the art. The art is definitely unlike anything I've seen in comics before, and I've only seen the style here and there in artistic media. The Arkham backstory was interesting, but did get a little confusing at times when Arkham's dialogue was on panels of Batman running through Arkham. Although I really enjoyed the art it does lend itself to having to focus on the panels for a bit longer to fully absorb the action being depicted. The story is fairly simplistic and you can either take it at face value or dig deeper into it. Overall this graphic novel is an interesting Batman novel, but from what I can tell it's not a full on Batman story as it delves deeper into the mythos of Arkham Asylum and its insane inmates. Still an interesting read none the less. I recommend this as a buy, or if you have a friend that has it barrow theirs.
Excellent Product & Customer Service!
 
Review Date: June 7, 2010
Reviewer: Ann M. Stanley,

I ordered a book from this seller; his listing said it was "used" but in great condition. Let me tell you, it was in EXCELLENT condition - I would have thought it was brand new! Great product and understated honesty - that's what makes a great seller. Thank You!
Too short, didn't like the art
 
Review Date: April 15, 2010
Reviewer: Michael Talarski, Glastonbury, CT
I sadly don't have much to add besides the fact that I wanted more of the story and that the art hurt me. It wasn't bad I just didn't like the style at all.

You do end up buying a lot of bonus scripts and concept pages so yeah.
hard to grasp due to outlandish artwork
 
Review Date: February 28, 2010
Reviewer: Damon J. Ballweg,
While the story holds in this book, the artwork made it hard to follow as well as to understand. It all makes sense when you read the script notes in the back of the book, but while actually reading with the art it becomes confusing and annoying. While the artwork is at times interesting, it does not match the story in the traditional sense. Random characters are thrown into panels where you can't understand what they're doing or as to why the are even there. I bought "The Killing Joke" as well as one simply entitled "Joker", they were both much better reads.
Love it love it love it.
 
Review Date: January 16, 2010
Reviewer: Paul Stuart Taylor,
admittingly, it doesn't have much violence, but it does dig deep into Arkham's history. Also, i love how you get a feel for the different characters voices with their type. Like Joker's hand drawn, crimson mess style of speech represents how chilling his voice is when heard. Plus you get a look at how Batman feels about his enemies and how they feel about being in a madhouse.
Share and Enjoy:
  • Print
  • Digg
  • Sphinn
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Mixx
  • Google Bookmarks

Speak Your Mind

Tell us what you're thinking...
and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar!