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 )

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The modern version we know today appears in this Len Wein penned issue.

Batman 258 (First Appearance Arkham Hospital )

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Prior to becoming the  house of horrors fans love  Arkham was first a hospital.

Who’s Who 1 ( Origin of Arkham Asylum )

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Detective Comics 593 ( First appearance of Jeremiah Arkham )

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Batman Shadow of the Bat 1

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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.

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Dr Arkham is revealed to be the Black Mask!

Batman the Man Who Laughs & Detective Comics 784786

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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

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Illustrated by the underrated Ryan Sook this classic shouldn’t be missed.  The Eric Powell covers don’t hurt either.

Swamp Thing 52

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Written by Alan Moore this Swamp Thing issue features a must own Bissette Arkham Cover.

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-Topher

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