The Neurotic Knight. Reminiscence of "Arkham Asylum" by Grant Morrison and Dave McKean Cover Image

Neurotyczny Rycerz. Reminiscencja "Azylu Arkham" Granta Morrisona i Dave'a McKeana
The Neurotic Knight. Reminiscence of "Arkham Asylum" by Grant Morrison and Dave McKean

Author(s): Michał Chudoliński
Subject(s): Visual Arts, Sociology of Culture, Film / Cinema / Cinematography, British Literature, American Literature
Published by: Szkoła Wyższa Psychologii Społecznej
Keywords: Batman; Arkham Asylum; graphic novel; Grant Morrison; Dave McKean; psychology; shadow; trauma;

Summary/Abstract: The author of the article "The Neurotic Knight. Reminiscing on Grant Morrison's and Dave McKean's Arkham Asylum" wishes to present modern reflections on the genesis of one of the most popular comic books about Batman. To this end, he recalls the diegesis of the cultural work, which takes into account the originality of the story, the perception of the graphic novel, as well as directly references the thoughts of the authors, Grant Morrison and Dave McKean. Particular focus is put on the therapeutic function of the comic, a theme which was discussed in the scholarship of i.a. Janina Scarlet. The character of Batman and his antagonists were portrayed in Arkham Asylum in a groundbreaking, very symbolic way, which at the same time imbued the reader with a sense of dread. Thirty years after the publication, the author of the article reminisces on Morrison's and McKean's work, drawing upon modern research methods and pop-cultural references alike.

  • Issue Year: 61/2019
  • Issue No: 03
  • Page Range: 86-103
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish