![]() ![]() Merely being the place where Batman’s villains would end up, there wasn’t much known about the Asylum until writer Len Wein came along. The name would be changed to Arkham Asylum a year later and would continue to be a part of the comics going forward. Introduced in 1974’s Batman #258 by Denny O’Neil and Irv Novick, the “Arkham Hospital” was a reference to the H.P Lovecraft and the fictional city of Arkham. Before Morrison’s story, the Asylum didn’t have much of an identity. Though Arkham Asylum looms large in many fans’ minds, this wasn’t always the case. Amadeus Arkham’s tale and his descent into madness have become part of the mythos and one that continues to inspire Batman stories to this day. The biggest reason the story has had such an impact wasn’t the story involving the Dark Knight, but the exploration into the origins of Arkham Asylum and its infamous founder. ![]() The book has remained in print since its debut and has received many anniversary releases over the years. ![]() Batman’s surreal nightmare journey into the heart of madness proved to be a hit both with fans and critics becoming the bestselling graphic novel of all time. Grant Morrison and Dave McKean’s Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth has etched its place as essential reading in the lore. ![]()
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