06. Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth
Ever wondered what it's like inside Arkham Asylum? Then wonder no more Bat fans. In 1989 DC released Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on a Serious Earth a stunning example of how brilliant the comics medium can truly be. When the inmates literally take over the asylum, Commissioner Gordon contacts the Batman who's presence has been demanded by the Arkham crazies. Similar in many ways to the spectacular Arkham Asylum video game Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth is consistently listed on the top 10 list of the greatest DC comics of all time. There's no need to tell you why you'll love it, just take a look at the art by Dave McKean - there is nothing else like it, at least not before. The classic image of the demented smiling Joker is simply hypnotic - but in an absolutely terrifying way. This is the first Batman graphic novel that will definitely give you nightmares.