Welcome to Arkham Asylum
Welcome to Arkham Asylum

Author: Sharon Packer, M.D.

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2020-01-02

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 1476670986

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Arkham Asylum for the Criminally Insane is a staple of the Batman universe, evolving into a franchise comprised of comic books, graphic novels, video games, films, television series and more. The Arkham franchise, supposedly light-weight entertainment, has tackled weighty issues in contemporary psychiatry. Its plotlines reference clinical and ethical controversies that perplex even the most up-to-date professionals. The 25 essays in this collection explore the significance of Arkham's sinister psychiatrists, murderous mental patients, and unethical geneticists. It invites debates about the criminalization of the mentally ill, mental patients who move from defunct state hospitals into expanding prisons, madness versus badness, sociopathy versus psychosis, the "insanity defense" and more. Invoking literary figures from Lovecraft to Poe to Caligari, the 25 essays in this collection are a broad-ranging and thorough assessment of the franchise and its relationship to contemporary psychiatry.

Harley Quinn Vol. 1: Die Laughing
Harley Quinn Vol. 1: Die Laughing

Author: Amanda Conner

Publisher: DC Comics

Published: 2017-03-21

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 1401273149

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Harley’s back in this new Vol. 1 graphic novel from DC Rebirth! Her name is Dr. Harleen Quinzel-better known to her friends and enemies as Harley Quinn. Her very-very-ex-boyfriend the Joker may be the Clown Prince of Crime, but Harley’s the Queen of Coney Island! So when the zombie apocalypse threatens her li’l seaside stretch of paradise, who else would ya call to give the undead a blow to the head? In these platitudinous pages, the baddest bad girl in the entire DC Universe joins forces with everyone from her gal pal Poison Ivy to the New York City punk scene to take down anyone who stands between her and a good time-living, dead or undead. Fists will fly, hammers will fall, dudes will be brutalized and the ladies will rule the night! The acclaimed writing team of Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti joins forces with artists John Timms and Chad Hardin and draft a new beginning for DC’s craziest anti-hero in HARLEY QUINN VOL. 1: DIE LAUGHING-exploding from the blockbuster DC Rebirth event! Collects HARLEY QUINN #1-7.

Batman Arkham Universe the Ultimate Visual Guide
Batman Arkham Universe the Ultimate Visual Guide

Author: Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff

Publisher:

Published: 2015-08-04

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9781409369592

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Terror reigns in the Arkham universe. Welcome to hell - there is no escape! Batmanâ,,¢: Arkham Universe: The Ultimate Visual Guide is the first-ever detailed exploration and celebration of the dark and dangerous Batman: Arkham universe. The book details the key storylines, characters, locations, weapons, gadgets and equipment of these award-winning, action-adventure games. Explore the locations in incredible depth, and be amazed by the stunning visuals that show every detail of the weapons and vehicles. Includes an illustrated timeline of the world evoked by the games which details key moments and confrontations. Plus a gallery of Batman's Batsuits and skins as seen in the game. A must read for fans of the games, immerse yourself in the Arkham Universe! Copyright © 2015 DC Comics. BATMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. WB SHIELD: TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s15)

Batman Arkham Knight: The Official Novelization
Batman Arkham Knight: The Official Novelization

Author: Marv Wolfman

Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)

Published: 2015-07-21

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1783292539

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THE OFFICIAL NOVELIZATION OF THE MOST EAGERLY AWAITED GAME OF 2015 -- BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT! Gotham City is in chaos as the criminal organizations run wild, seeking to fill the void left by the death of the Joker. When the Scarecrow threatens to unleash a toxin that will kill scores of innocents, the result is uncontrollable panic. TM & (c) DC Comics. (s15)

Wonder Woman: Earth One Vol. 1
Wonder Woman: Earth One Vol. 1

Author: Grant Morrison

Publisher: DC Comics

Published: 2016-04-12

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1401269435

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A #1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller!From the masterful minds of Grant Morrison (FINAL CRISIS, THE MULTIVERSITY) and Yanick Paquette (SWAMP THING, BATMAN, INC.) comes the most provocative origin of Wonder Woman you’ve ever seen-a wholly unique retelling that still honors her origins. For millennia, the Amazons of Paradise Island have created a thriving society away from the blight of man. One resident, however, is not satisfied with this secluded life-Diana, Princess of the Amazons, knows there is more in this world and wants to explore, only to be frustrated by her protective mother, Hippolyta. Diana finds her escape when Air Force pilot Steve Trevor, the first man she has ever seen, crashes onto their shores. With his life hanging in the balance, Diana ventures into the long forbidden world of men. The Amazons chase after her and bring her back to Paradise Island in chains to face trial for breaking their oldest law-staying separated from the world that wronged them. Thought-provoking yet reverent, thoroughly modern but still timeless, the power and courage of Paradise Island’s greatest champion-Wonder Woman-is introduced in this new addition to DC Comics’ NEW YORK TIMES best-selling Earth One original graphic novel series.

Batman and Psychology
Batman and Psychology

Author: Travis Langley

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2012-05-22

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1118239512

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A journey behind the mask and into the mind of Gotham City’s Caped Crusader, timed for the summer 2012 release of The Dark Knight Rises Batman is one of the most compelling and enduring characters to come from the Golden Age of Comics, and interest in his story has only increased through countless incarnations since his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. Why does this superhero without superpowers fascinate us? What does that fascination say about us? Batman and Psychology explores these and other intriguing questions about the masked vigilante, including: Does Batman have PTSD? Why does he fight crime? Why as a vigilante? Why the mask, the bat, and the underage partner? Why are his most intimate relationships with “bad girls” he ought to lock up? And why won't he kill that homicidal, green-haired clown? Gives you fresh insights into the complex inner world of Batman and Bruce Wayne and the life and characters of Gotham City Explains psychological theory and concepts through the lens of one of the world’s most popular comic book characters Written by a psychology professor and “Superherologist” (scholar of superheroes)

The Art of Rocksteady s Batman: Arkham Asylum, Arkham City & Arkham Knight
The Art of Rocksteady s Batman: Arkham Asylum, Arkham City & Arkham Knight

Author: Daniel Wallace

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Published: 2015-07-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781419713859

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An official behind-the-scenes tour of the critically acclaimed video game franchise collects character sketches, concept art, background paintings, and other selections from the three Arkham games while offering insight into their creative processes.

Cthulhu City
Cthulhu City

Author: Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan

Publisher: Pelgrane Press

Published: 2018-09

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 9781908983763

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Enter a place born from all of Lovecrafts creations, and governed by servitors of the Old Ones.

Batman: The Smile Killer (2020-) #1
Batman: The Smile Killer (2020-) #1

Author: Jeff Lemire

Publisher: DC Comics

Published: 2020-06-23

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13:

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It wouldn’t be a Joker story without a surprise…and right on cue, here’s an unexpected one-shot epilogue to Joker: Killer Smile! Young Bruce Wayne grew up watching The Mr. Smiles Show-and the show might have been watching him back! And not only was young Bruce watching, he was listening…listening as Mr. Smiles spoke across the airwaves only to him… The Eisner Award-winning creative team of writer Jeff Lemire and artist Andrea Sorrentino land one last gut-punch-turning the mythos of the Batman on its head in the most devastating trick The Joker has ever devised!It wouldn’t be a Joker story without a surprise…and right on cue, here’s an unexpected one-shot epilogue to Joker: Killer Smile! Young Bruce Wayne grew up watching The Mr. Smiles Show-and the show might have been watching him back! And not only was young Bruce watching, he was listening…listening as Mr. Smiles spoke across the airwaves only to him… The Eisner Award-winning creative team of writer Jeff Lemire and artist Andrea Sorrentino land one last gut-punch-turning the mythos of the Batman on its head in the most devastating trick The Joker has ever devised!

Batman Arkham: Scarecrow
Batman Arkham: Scarecrow

Author: Bill Finger

Publisher: DC Comics

Published: 2016-02-09

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1401267025

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The iconic Batman villain’s greatest stories from the past 60 years are collected here for the first time ever! Featuring work from legendary creators, including Peter J. Tomasi (BATMAN AND ROBIN), Doug Moench (SPECTRE), Gardner Fox (FLASH), Bill Finger (DETECTIVE COMICS), Kelley Jones (SWAMP THING), Gene Colan (NIGHT FORCE) and many more! Professor Jonathan Crane has always been obsessed with one thing: fear. Using his twisted experiments to discover people’s darkest phobias, he has become one of the Dark Knight’s deadliest foes. When the Scarecrow decides to commit a crime, the main motivation isn’t money or revenge-it’s to learn his victim’s greatest fear and use it to further his own twisted agenda. In their showdowns, the Caped Crusader must contend not only with the Scarecrow, but his own hidden fears! Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #23.3, #73, #389, #486, #540; BATMAN #189, #296, #373, #523, #524; BATMAN ANNUAL #19; WORLD’S FINEST #3 and JOKER’S ASYLUM: SCARECROW #1.