Batman: Arkham Asylum Anniversary Edition

Review Summary: Insanity just reading it

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Before I start, do not buy this if you think you will be getting your run of the mill graphic novel, this is something special. I picked this up being a fan of clowns and of the joker in particular, I always know Grant (Morrison) will be writing a good story, so when I had the pictures to by as well, it was amazing. I recommend this if you want something different, something that makes you feel like you are in Arkham reading it, the drawings are so dark, so amazing, and the story just makes it more of a twisted tale.

Review Summary: Read it carefully, it's seriously good

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I only got this today, and having read about a third of the story, I can safely say that it is seriously good. Okay, so it's the first graphic novel I've ever read, but it does really make me want to buy more.

The story is very dark, and the inmates of the asylum (especially the Joker) are pretty damn scary. Although a bit confusing at first, the artwork is brilliant, although I'm still finding it hard to read what the Joker is saying in some panels.

Overall, really good. I would definitely recommend it.

Review Summary: Just Give It Some Time

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When I first got this book I was a little bit awed by the art. What struck me most was that it look fantastic but the story was a bit thin. However after 2 or 3 reads, the hidden depths of the story are brought out. Try and look for the visual plot clues hidden in the art. Now that I feel I understand the story better, the art really suits the novel - it adds to the crazyness of the Asylum, which is something that a more "classical" artist like Dave Gibbons couldn't do.

Anyway, this is the best selling graphic novel of all time - it has to be pretty damn good.

Review Summary: Strong on art but medium on story

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This book is full of excellent abstract creepy artwork. Every page could be on a canvas in a museum. The form, colors and atmosphere is perfect.

The story however is confusing at points and will take more than two or three reads to get it completely(I'm still not completely sure what's going on). The best part of the story I'd have to say is the flashbacks to Professor Arkham during his days as a psychologist. The dialogue during those segments is very thrilling and in some parts, quite inspiring.

All in all, its a good buy. Not a great story but its not completely eye candy either. I recommend it.

Review Summary: good,but sometimes abit confusing

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lately i have been obsessed with batman, when I was a kid I watched batman on tele, but being young I didnt appreciate it, well I did the drawing and that because I was always drawing, but I mean I didnt relise how many variations there is of batman. Anyway to the point, I bought this book wanting to see how the badies are perceived, so overall the art is good, so if you appreciate illustrations when you buy a comic, its a good buy. Although I have to say, sometimes I missed the hidden meaning in the drawings, as it sometimes came across too cluttered, like mckean has fit too much onto one page and its hard to see what is happening(although this is mckeans style, so I should have known) Aswell, I found it really difficult to read what the joker was saying, as the text is red and scribbley. The story itself is clever though, and its a book to be read slowly, not rushed, to fully understand what is going on.