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Batman Arkham Knight: The Official Novelization Mass Market Paperback – July 21, 2015

by Marv Wolfman (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 323 ratings
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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)
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  1. Print length
    368 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Titan Books
  4. Publication date
    July 21, 2015
  5. Dimensions
    4.3 x 0.98 x 6.8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1783292520
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1783292523
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Customers enjoyed the story and found it a satisfactory conclusion to the Arkham Games. They found it an enjoyable read for Batman fans. The book provided interesting details not included in the game. However, opinions differed on the pacing - some considered it a serviceable adaptation, while others felt the author reduced certain aspects of the character's mannerisms to fit the narrative.

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21 customers mention "Story quality"17 positive4 negative

Customers find the story engaging and enjoyable. They praise the author's translation of the Arkham Knight's story into novel form. The book is described as a satisfying conclusion to the Arkham Games, with fast-paced action. Readers appreciate the intriguing plot and mention that the novelization of the game looks promising.

"...This is a fast paced tale full of action and, without giving away any spoilers, twists and turns as we get to look inside Batman's head in a way we..." Read more

"...few interesting details that weren't in the game, and certain scenes that felt more powerful. I do have a few criticisms...." Read more

"This novel was perfect for me...." Read more

"On its surface, the novelization of Arkham Knight looks promising: Insight into the minds of the characters in the games, and a look at the action..." Read more

5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it a fun read for Batman fans and worth picking up.

"...Despite it's shortcomings, it's definitely worth picking up for any fans who want to experience Arkham Knight's story from a different angle." Read more

"...It was a fun read but not in the way it should have been." Read more

"Great for Batman Arkham fans!" Read more

"Fantastic read. All Batman fans should check this out" Read more

3 customers mention "Detail"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's detail. They say it has an amazing story with interesting details not found in the game. The book explains the entire game.

"...n't any huge revelations found in the book, but there are a few interesting details that weren't in the game, and certain scenes that felt more..." Read more

"Great story that tells the entire game with the same name, but doesn’t follow exactly the plot at least it not making it longer just like in the..." Read more

"...It was very detailed and had an amazing story. I felt like this was a very satisfying conclusion to the Arkham Games (in book form)." Read more

9 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive3 negative

Customers have different views on the pacing of the book. Some find it a useful adaptation with few spelling and grammatical errors. Others feel that the author's mannerisms are reduced to fit the narrative, making the book fun but not well-written.

"...After playing the games, having a novel written for it will be a great read. There are a few issues I have with the book though...." Read more

"...the book is fine, from a storytelling standpoint with few spelling and grammatical errors...." Read more

"The author wrote a serviceable adaptation of the game. But it felt like he got tired as the book went on...." Read more

"A fine adaptation of the game...." Read more

It’s not just another day. It is the worst day of Batman's life.
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It’s not just another day. It is the worst day of Batman's life.
The Joker is dead, but his legacy continues; he has infected Batman with his blood which is changing Batman and driving him mad. Jonathan Crane, aka the Scarecrow, has developed a fear-inducing toxin that he plans to spread across the city. Those infected are terrified beyond all reason, and will do anything to escape the terrors they see…including tearing each other apart. Lives are being lost in vicious attacks. And then there is the Arkham Knight, working with the Scarecrow but with a vow to be the one to kill Batman; this mysterious figure knows everything about Batman, from his identity and history to the way he fights and all his weaknesses.
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  • John Entrekin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2015
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    I haven't played a video game in a couple of years but I am a big comic book fan and Batman is a favorite. Marv Wolfman wrote one of my favorite comics, The New Teen Titans. So even though I've never played the game, this book was a must have for me. This is a fast paced tale full of action and, without giving away any spoilers, twists and turns as we get to look inside Batman's head in a way we usually can't in the comics.
    Highly, highly recommended. Wolfman still has it!
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  • Philip Norsworthy
    4.0 out of 5 stars A fine adaptation of the game.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2015
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    Overall, Marv Wolfman does an excellent job of translating Arkham Knight's story into novel form. The story manages to hit all the same beats as the game, and most of the main story remains intact. There aren't any huge revelations found in the book, but there are a few interesting details that weren't in the game, and certain scenes that felt more powerful.

    I do have a few criticisms. Batman's conversations with his allies are much longer, which do help give us more character insight, but may have been better served as internal monologues. It can be occasionally awkward when Batman is having extended conversations even when he's supposed to be pressed for time. As I would have expected, almost all of the sidequests are cut out of the novel as well. One of the downsides of this is that the Militia doesn't feel like as big of a threat as they do in the game, and don't feel like they've got the whole city overrun. Another is that most of the villains who appeared in the game don't show up in the book. In fairness, most of them don't do much in the game either, but it means that we lose Riddler's sideplot, and Two-Face doesn't confront Batman despite a cameo near the beginning of the book. In defense of Wolfman, when you working with adaptations of video games, you have to cut something out, otherwise the story would drag too much. There's probably not much he could've done to keep every significant sideplot intact.

    While I can't go into detail because of spoilers, there were a few scenes that Marv took in a slightly different direction than the game did, in a way that I felt weakened them. I also think his handling of the Arkham Knight could have been better. In the book, he always treats his desire to kill Batman pretty casually, and I don't think he ever conveys the rage he feels towards Batman. He feels like less of a threat because of that.

    Despite it's shortcomings, it's definitely worth picking up for any fans who want to experience Arkham Knight's story from a different angle.
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  • tjmucks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for Batman fans
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2016
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    Great story from beginning to end with non stop action. A classic Batman adventure with lots of the best known characters. Some excellent twists and turns along an excellent adventure that will grip you from beginning to end.
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  • Emily Holland
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2021
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    I bought it used but it still came in very good condition. I’ve been a big fan of the Arkham games and look forward to reading the novel.
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  • Chelsey C.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Eh...
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2020
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    I'm kind of on the fence about this. I'll admit, I was a little hesitant to get this, even after reading the reviews but it was only $7 bucks so I gave it a shot. Now I love the Arkham series. By love I mean obsessed so I thought this would be a fun read since it's about the game I adore. But I found myself skimming page after page just rushing to get through a chapter. Some parts were good, and there's definitely more dialogue than there was in the game, even for Batman. And that just made it feel more like filler for me. Batman isn't a chatter. He's an ass-kicker. Now I get that it's a book, but still. And even all the side missions were cut out. How badass would it have been for a showdown between Professer Pyg? Man-Bat? Killer Croc?
    Come on!!
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  • Natalie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Batman: Arkham Knight: The Official Novelization
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2015
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    I thought this was a great book, especially since I can't afford Arkham Knight. It was very detailed and had an amazing story. I felt like this was a very satisfying conclusion to the Arkham Games (in book form).
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  • eleanor
    4.0 out of 5 stars good book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
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    big fan of the game and marv wolfman, so i like this book. kinda over-explains the first act and then glosses over the 2nd act, but still good
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  • Ambrennan azon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is Perfect
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2016
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    This novel was perfect for me. I've never played the game and I'm looking forward to but this has given me only a glimpse of what's actually in the game. Enough said. This is Perfect!
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  • Alessandro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Libro Batman
    Reviewed in Italy on December 28, 2023
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    Perfetto
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  • Hassnain karim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good value for money
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2023
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    If your Arkham or batman fan this is right for you
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  • Isaac carriles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Arkham knight
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 2, 2019
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    Me gusta mucho la novela del video juego
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  • Cliente Kindle
    4.0 out of 5 stars Vale a pena
    Reviewed in Brazil on March 23, 2018
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    Não é completo como o jogo.

    Mas dá uma visão e interpretação bem interessantes (sobretudo à respeito do que pensa o Batman durante a história)
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  • Klara Starr
    5.0 out of 5 stars very good book
    Reviewed in Australia on December 2, 2019
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    amazing book based on rocksteadys game arkham knight. recomended to anyone searching for a batman novel.incredibly exciting and brillint writing
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