The Batman: Arkham Asylum Graphic Novel thread

[LemonLoafer]

As tribute to Ryuuie's thread, the place to look for information on the Dark Knight's latest and greatest novels. If I missed your favourites just say!

UPDATE: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns + Batman: Knightfall!


Batman: The Killing Joke

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Plot
When the Joker commits an unspeakable crime, Batman must use all his skill to outwit the crazed criminal. But in the end, how different are the Dark Knight and his quarry?

Release Date
EU & N. America: March 1988

MSRP
Europe (DELUXE)- 8.99 (My pound sign isn't working, I'll update soon)
Europe- 4.99
North America (DELUXE)- (Around) $12.00
North America- $18.00

Batman: The Long Halloween

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Plot
An epic tale of the Dark Knight's early crimefighting career, spanning one Halloween to the next, and featuring a host of Batman's most lethal enemies...as well as the all-new threat of a mysterious killer! Woven into the complex tale, adding further challenges and distractions, are the likes of Catwoman, the Joker, Poison Ivy and the Riddler. Who to trust, who to suspect? Can you solve the mystery of Holiday?

Release Date
EU & N. America: 1999

MSRP
EU- 11.00
N. America- $13.00

Batman: Hush

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Plot
v.1: The story picks up with Batman hot on the trail of Killer Croc, trying to piece together the mystery of a 10 million dollar stash, originally intended as ransom money for a kidnapped child whom Batman rescued from Catwoman! The clues lead the Dark Knight to Metropolis, where he must face Poison Ivy and confront Superman!

v.2: Having already battled Killer Croc, Poison Ivy and Superman, the machinations of Batman's unknown nemesis now produce a bone-crushing encounter with the Joker! It's all part of a nerve-shredding battle of wits which ends in a night at the opera - and like all great operas, this climax promises tragedy, bloodshed and vengeance!

Release Date
EU & N. America: 2004

MSRP
EU- 5.99
N. America- $10.00

Batman: Knightfall (ALL PARTS)

http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:Ims7PJlWr88uzM:http://www.cardscomicscoins.com/usrimage/star10510.jpg

Plot
Batman has been crippled by his fiercest foe ever, Bane: a villain of superhuman strength, cunning and evil. With Bruce Wayne confined to a wheelchair, who will protect the innocent from the dangerous inmates of Arkham Asylum, whom Bane has released?

Release Date
EU & N. America: 1993

MSRP
EU- 8.00
N. America- $12.00

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:rGAa83eGMjnyLM:http://www.logicomix.com/en/images/stories/book-covers/Batman-The%2520Dark%2520Knight%2520Returns2.jpg

Plot
This is the tale of a tortured hero's twilight and his efforts to save the city he had once sworn to protect from spiralling relentlessly into chaos. Batman's struggles with a new breed of criminal, the training of a new Robin, and his fateful final encounters with Superman, Two-Face and The Joker, are all woven together seamlessly to mark a warrior's mythic rite of passage.

Release Date
EU & N. America: 1986

MSRP
EU- 7.99
N. America- $10.00


Sources: Google, BAA Forums, Wikipedia, Amazon and Play.com

[Daimyo_Shi]

You need "The Dark Knight returns" Frank Millers best work and in my opinions the Greatest Graphic Novel of all time!"

[Matches Malone]

You need "The Dark Knight returns" Frank Millers best work and in my opinions the Greatest Graphic Novel of all time!"

Of course, I agree

[Goodmangamerguy]

is knightfall actually good? I got it mentioned to me alot, but I want to be sure.

[Goodmangamerguy]

Yeah, The Dark Knight Returns is awesome! okay art, but a great story! But is the Dark Knight Strikes Again a good sequel?

[Ensanguined Walls]

is knightfall actually good? I got it mentioned to me alot, but I want to be sure.

Yes! Knightfall is quite possibly one of my favorites, and I wholeheartedly recommend reading the series in its entirety. Not only is it emotionally involving, but it's also quite complex and action-packed. It's perfectly balanced, brilliantly executed, and memorable, too. Bane is at his best here.