Inmates Running The Asylum In Arkham Manor #1

On October 22, DC Comics fans are going to be treated to Gerry Duggan and Shawn Crystal's Arkham Manor #1 (AUG140199). The buzzword for this series: insanity. Literally. Wayne Manor has been turned into a sanctuary from Gotham’s criminally-insane deviants, and life couldn’t be more dangerous for Gotham’s citizens.

The question is how did such a thing happen? Has Batman gone AWOL? Did the rogue’s gallery finally take him out, and he’s stuffed behind the bookcase? Who knows? It might be new re-zoning laws for all we know. Gotham’s politicians might have decided that such a location is better suited for a mental institution. Hey, it could happen.

What we do know is that Gerry Duggan was privy to future events that would roll out in Batman Eternal, and he jumped at the opportunity to get in front of it to write Arkham Manor #1. So, yes, there is a reason behind the madness. You’ll just have to wait and see. And expect to see some things that will make your head spin, as this issue touches on mental health issues. So things are about to get cerebral.

Check out Arkham Manor #1 (AUG140199) from DC Comics in shops October 22nd!