Arkham Asylum: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Arkham Asylum by Grant Morrison: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth (often shortened to Batman: Arkham Asylum) is a Batman graphic novel written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Dave McKean. The story follows the vigilante Batman, who is called upon to quell a maddening riot taking place in the infamous Arkham Asylum, a psychiatric hospital housing the most dangerous supervillains in Gotham City. Inside, Batman confronts many of his enduring rogues gallery, such as the Joker, Two-Face, and Killer Croc. As Batman ventures deeper, he discovers the origin of how the asylum was established, the history of its founder Amadeus Arkham, and the supernatural and psychological mystery that has been haunting the mansion.
Quick facts about Arkham Asylum
- Title: Arkham Asylum
- Author: Grant Morrison
- First published: 1920
- Genre: batman (fictitious character), comic books, strips, english poetry
- OpenLibrary ID: OL646611W
Where to read Arkham Asylum
Arkham Asylum by Grant Morrison is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Arkham Asylum about?
Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth (often shortened to Batman: Arkham Asylum) is a Batman graphic novel written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Dave McKean.
Who wrote Arkham Asylum?
Arkham Asylum was written by Grant Morrison.
When was Arkham Asylum published?
Arkham Asylum was first published in 1920.
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