Arkham Asylum Checklist
The highly anticipated Gotham show will prominently feature Arkham Asylum. This is a smart move by the show’s creators. Arkham remains one of the most well known and popular locations from the comics. These selections are the keys to Arkham.
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Batman 326 ( First Arkham Asylum )
The modern version we know today appears in this Len Wein penned issue.
Batman 258 (First Appearance Arkham Hospital )
Prior to becoming the house of horrors fans love Arkham was first a hospital.
Who’s Who 1 ( Origin of Arkham Asylum )
Detective Comics 593 ( First appearance of Jeremiah Arkham )
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Why would I ever suggest one purchase this relic of the pollybagged era? This time you want what’s in the bag. Turns out DC decided to insert blueprints of Arkham along with some other goodies. It’s a rather well done piece of art that any true Batman fan should own.
Dr Arkham is revealed to be the Black Mask!
Batman the Man Who Laughs & Detective Comics 784–786
Ed Brubaker remains one of the most prolific writers in the medium today. Once upon a time he penned these incredible stories with Arkham playing key roles.
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Grant Morrison and Dave McKeans legendary work is worth every penny paid in it’s Hard Cover format, first printing of course.
Dan Slott’s Arkham Asylum Living Hell 1-6
Illustrated by the underrated Ryan Sook this classic shouldn’t be missed. The Eric Powell covers don’t hurt either.
Written by Alan Moore this Swamp Thing issue features a must own Bissette Arkham Cover.
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-Topher