Batman: Arkham Asylum – A Serious House on Serious Earth
by Grant Morrison, Dave McKean
Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth by Grant Morrison, Dave McKean holds a highly rated rating of 4.09 out of 5, based on 45.3K reader ratings. First published in 1989. The book spans 216 pages.
About Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth
In this groundbreaking, painted graphic novel, the inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over Gotham's 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 Knight's 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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Grant Morrison, Dave McKean |
| Published | 1989 |
| Pages | 216 |
| Genres | Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Horror, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.09 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 45,345 |
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What genre is Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth?
Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth is categorized as Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth worth reading?
Based on 45.3K reader ratings, Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth has an average score of 4.09 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth?
Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth has 216 pages.
Who wrote Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth?
Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth was written by Grant Morrison, Dave McKean. It was first published in 1989.
What is the ISBN for Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth?
The ISBN-13 for Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth is 9781401204260.0.
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