In fact, they reveal complexities in the narrative you'd only truly grasp were you given direct access to Morrison's brain. Morrison's original script and its annotations greatly demystify the work. What its detractors also noted, however, was that portions of the narrative were impossible to comprehend. Visually, Arkham Asylum is iconic, thanks to its portrayal of a Batman who's more shadow than man, surrealist page designs, and the innovative technique of designing unique word balloons for each major character.
The graphic novel's reputation inspired DC to re-release Arkham Asylum periodically, which meant Morrison's original script and page layouts were presented to the public for the first time as ancillary material in the anniversary collections. Previously, this was the material found only in the undergrounds and unlikely to be presented with such superior production values. However, readers expecting anything resembling the monthly Batman titles were in for a surprise when opening the book and discovering McKean's frenzied paintings and multimedia collages, paired with Morrison's seemingly chaotic, stream-of-consciousness narrative.
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