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Arkham Asylum: Madness (2010)

by Sam Kieth(Favorite Author)

3.44 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1401223370 (ISBN13: 9781401223373)

languge

English

genre

Horror

publisher

DC Comics

series

Batman La Colección

review 1: I just love Arkham Asylum, I think it's hard to write a bad comic on the topic. This story has absolutely no Batman nor does it need him the Asylum itself becomes the main character and the guards, nurses, doctors, and of course super villains who make up the character list are engaging and interesting on their own. The framework of the story lies with a new young nurse who is working a double (24hrs)and misses her son and husband terribly. The narration is at times hard to follow because it seems to jump around with no way to determine who is speaking. The narration boxes are color coded so it gives you a hint (ex: pretty sure the green box with purple trim is the Joker) but for some of them you can't be entirely sure.As for the artwork, I understand what Kieth was tr... moreying to accomplish but the inconsistency of the art makes it more difficult to get into the story at first. Some pictures are strikingly beautiful and dark while others look like mere sketches, this all adds to the madness the author is trying to project. Sometimes it was unsuccessful but overall I think it worked.
review 2: I'm always thrilled to get an original take on Batman's Rogue's Gallery, and Sam Keith's Arkham Asylum: Madness is certainly that. Unfamiliar with his previous work (aside from my friend's glowing review of his creator-owned book The Maxx), I was unsure what to expect. What I got was an experiment in mixed media art that, while not my usual cup of tea, was quite enthralling in its willingness to explore such a bold visual palette.The plot revolves around Sabine Robbins, a nurse working a 24-hour shift at Arkham Asylum. A typical day-in-the-life at a workplace that is anything but typical, AA:Madness is a wonderful companion piece to Gotham Central. I say this not because the two titles are anything alike, but because they both delve into the Bat-Universe from the perspective of an average Joe (or Jill, as the case may be).Everything about this book is unapologetically avante garde. One's willingness to "take the ticket and ride the ride" will determine how enjoyable they find it. Of particular interest is the characterization of The Joker. One of his fellow inmates calls him "gutless" and "old", but the Clown Prince of Crime still has more than a few tricks up his sleeve.An awesome and bold (if somewhat uneven) look at the criminally insane. Forserious Bat-fans, Kieth fans, and those who enjoy taking a close-up psychological look at the madness of humanity. Grade: B+ less

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