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Added by G-Man on July 9, 2009
Back in April I reviewed " Battle For The Cowl: Arkham Asylum." We got a glimpse into Jeremiah Arkham's mind and his longing to help the poor souls that pass through his place. With the destruction of Arkham Asylum by the new Black Mask (we still need to find out who he is), Jeremiah was determined to build a new hospital rather than another asylum. Does anyone think he's going to succeed?
DC has a new mini-series, Arkham Reborn (didn't see that one coming, did you?) and it's set for release on October 28. Here's the synopsis:
Written by David Hine with interior art by Jeremy Haun, picks up after the events of BATTLE FOR THE COWL. After the Black Mask’s destruction of Arkham Asylum, Dr. Jeremiah Arkham has rebuilt the Asylum following the design of his mad uncle Amadeus. Intended as a model for enlightened treatment of mental illness, the building soon mutates into a torture house, and the inmates find themselves trapped in a living hell. And when Jeremiah starts hearing a voice from beyond the grave, it becomes painfully clear that you can’t really get rid of the crazy when it comes to Arkham Asylum.
What do you think will happen? Are we going to see the return of Mirror Man, No-Face and Hamburger Lady? (Good thing pages were created for them). Do you thnk Black Mask will show up? What about Joker? Will Jeremiah be able to keep his own sanity or is he just fated to go bonkers?
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My brother and I always found Amadeus Arkham's story very compeling in the Arkham Asylum book and it's good to see his legacy show up again hopefully it will snap Jerimah I never thought he was all there in the first place. The only problem is that the Batvillians are suposed to be in the streets or oout in the world where the Outsiders are supposed to be hunting them and no one is suppose to have seen Joker since RIP (I'm also mad he looks the way he did before his disfuguration on the cover).
Arkham has been decimated at the hands of Ra's Al Ghul, Bane and now Black Mask, I don't see the point in rebuilding a place that's destined to get blown up again. None of these inmates are ever going to be cured of anything. Aside from that, I believe the "Arkham becomes hell on Earth for the inmates" angle was already covered in Alan Grant's Shadow of the Bat.
Love the cover, Joker, Jeremiah and Scarecrow, love the puzzle piece effect
@Dr. ? man said:
I just don't think Batman fans want to live in a world without an Arkham Asylum. I know I sure don't. It's the imagery of it all. It completely reinforced the German expressionistic Gothic and psychological visual theme. It's not about the practicality. It's never been about curing them. I mean, rationally...a man wouldn't dress up like a Bat and jump from rooftop to rooftop in the first place. It's about the symbolism of the Bat titles. Arkham's not all that old compared to how old the franchise has been around, but the Asylum was a hit from the get go...and it's sure a keeper IMO.
"Arkham has been decimated at the hands of Ra's Al Ghul, Bane and now Black Mask, I don't see the point in rebuilding a place that's destined to get blown up again. None of these inmates are ever going to be cured of anything. Aside from that, I believe the "Arkham becomes hell on Earth for the inmates" angle was already covered in Alan Grant's Shadow of the Bat."
I just don't think Batman fans want to live in a world without an Arkham Asylum. I know I sure don't. It's the imagery of it all. It completely reinforced the German expressionistic Gothic and psychological visual theme. It's not about the practicality. It's never been about curing them. I mean, rationally...a man wouldn't dress up like a Bat and jump from rooftop to rooftop in the first place. It's about the symbolism of the Bat titles. Arkham's not all that old compared to how old the franchise has been around, but the Asylum was a hit from the get go...and it's sure a keeper IMO.
The point of BFTC: Arkham Asylum was Jeremiah didn't want a place to throw away the crazy folk. He wants to actually helped their poor fractured minds. He wants a nice relaxing nurturing environment.
Uh huh. Sounds like a great series, yeah? I'm sure things won't go according to his plan. We do need a whacky fun place for the crazies.
Uh huh. Sounds like a great series, yeah? I'm sure things won't go according to his plan. We do need a whacky fun place for the crazies.
arkham needs a dark feeling to it obviously. What fun would it be if the asylum actually did cure all its patients?? we need chaos and horror. build it underneath gotham to ease peoples mind and to set up some great action arcs.
@Dr. ? man said:
" Arkham has been decimated at the hands of Ra's Al Ghul, Bane and now Black Mask, I don't see the point in rebuilding a place that's destined to get blown up again.so where should Gotham criminals be kept? Arkham or not it doesn't matter where they are kept. there will eventually be a breakout and someone will eventually destroy it.
@MysterioMaximus said:
In a way Arkham has become a character itself, twisted and changing. Hopefully this will tap into the darker elements of Arkham, like A Serious House on Serious Earth did.
"@Dr. ? man said:
"Arkham has been decimated at the hands of Ra's Al Ghul, Bane and now Black Mask, I don't see the point in rebuilding a place that's destined to get blown up again. None of these inmates are ever going to be cured of anything. Aside from that, I believe the "Arkham becomes hell on Earth for the inmates" angle was already covered in Alan Grant's Shadow of the Bat."I just don't think Batman fans want to live in a world without an Arkham Asylum. I know I sure don't. It's the imagery of it all. It completely reinforced the German expressionistic Gothic and psychological visual theme. It's not about the practicality. It's never been about curing them. I mean, rationally...a man wouldn't dress up like a Bat and jump from rooftop to rooftop in the first place. It's about the symbolism of the Bat titles. Arkham's not all that old compared to how old the franchise has been around, but the Asylum was a hit from the get go...and it's sure a keeper IMO. "
In a way Arkham has become a character itself, twisted and changing. Hopefully this will tap into the darker elements of Arkham, like A Serious House on Serious Earth did.
@TheBug said:
Totally agree! It's not just a backdrop anymore. It has so much personality. A Serious House on Serious Earth is a masterpiece. It's actually probably my favorite Graphic Novel of all-time. I get chills just thinking about it...horrific, psychological, symbolic archtypes...everything that makes the Batman rogues the best and most iconic in history.
"@MysterioMaximus said:
"@Dr. ? man said:
"Arkham has been decimated at the hands of Ra's Al Ghul, Bane and now Black Mask, I don't see the point in rebuilding a place that's destined to get blown up again. None of these inmates are ever going to be cured of anything. Aside from that, I believe the "Arkham becomes hell on Earth for the inmates" angle was already covered in Alan Grant's Shadow of the Bat."I just don't think Batman fans want to live in a world without an Arkham Asylum. I know I sure don't. It's the imagery of it all. It completely reinforced the German expressionistic Gothic and psychological visual theme. It's not about the practicality. It's never been about curing them. I mean, rationally...a man wouldn't dress up like a Bat and jump from rooftop to rooftop in the first place. It's about the symbolism of the Bat titles. Arkham's not all that old compared to how old the franchise has been around, but the Asylum was a hit from the get go...and it's sure a keeper IMO. "
In a way Arkham has become a character itself, twisted and changing. Hopefully this will tap into the darker elements of Arkham, like A Serious House on Serious Earth did. "
Totally agree! It's not just a backdrop anymore. It has so much personality. A Serious House on Serious Earth is a masterpiece. It's actually probably my favorite Graphic Novel of all-time. I get chills just thinking about it...horrific, psychological, symbolic archtypes...everything that makes the Batman rogues the best and most iconic in history.
Apparently Arkham is just doomed to insanity, should be an interesting mini if it's anywhere as good as the last arkham mini
@Emperor Gonzo Noir said:
" Apparently Arkham is just doomed to insanity, should be an interesting mini if it's anywhere as good as the last arkham mini "Yeah I was real surprised by that one when I read it
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