Batman: The Last Arkham

by Alan Grant and Sim Kern

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563891905
• ISBN13: 9781563891908
• Release Date: October 1995
• Publisher: DC Comics
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.6" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

A highly intelligent Batman story

One of the finest pieces of graphic literature the Batman storyline have spawned during the 90s, `The Last Arkham' was the storyline that made up the four first issues of `Shadow Of The Bat' in 1992. Written by the spectacular Alan Grant and drawn by Norm Breyfogle, `The Last Arkham' goes far beyond the quality and subject matter usually found in the monthly comics, and reminds me of those wonderful days of Dennis O'Neil and Neil Adams in the 80s. Resisting the urge to use any of Batman's classic foes, Grant did the impossible here: He created two new `classic' characters - Jeremiah Arkham and Mr. Zsasz, both of whom are fascinating characters and were used often in the Batman comics since - not an easy task after fifty years of Batman comics.Like the best of Batman stories, `The Last Arkham' creates a good mix of action, suspense and some criminal psychology - I wouldn't call it deep, Jeremiah Arkham's behaviorism theories, but it's highly intelligent and well written. Commissioner Gordon and Nightwing play important parts. The lead villain, Mr. Zsasz, is a great creation, and since he's not an established enough character to make for a good one-on-one story, the rest of the rogue gallery are thrown into the mix to make some nice scenes in the asylum as well as the terrific action scene in the beginning of part four. The storyline and dialogue are sharp and mature.The artwork is basically standard, but at that it's terrific: Under the flat coloring, Breyfogle's linework is superb. The page compositions are fantastic; I especially loved the very last page of part four.Highly recommended for Batman fans, a terrific book to add to your collection.

Breyfogle & Grant Magic!

The thing I found so interesting about Last Arkham was the insight that was provided into the inmates at Arkham. Especially when put under the cruel fist of Jeremiah Arkham. Breyfogles art is (as usual) clean and crisp with a gritty darkness few artists are capable of. Of course Grant provides a fantastic story to match. Particularly interesting is the Jeremiah Arkham/Zsazz interview, which reminisces the reader to Silence of the Lambs. A truly excellent read - highly recommended.

Fantastic! This is why he is the greatest detective in comis

Batman goes under cover as a patient in Arkham to catch a serial killer. While inside, Nightwing (Dick Grayson, the first Robin) tries to break him out. These two former partners team up once again to catch the killer in this collection of Batman: Shadow of the Bat #1-4. Outstanding storytelling and art by some of comics greatest talent.