Batman #326 (1980) DC Comics – First Mention of the Name Arkham Asylum

Description

Batman #326, published by DC Comics in August 1980. This is the 15p UK price variant and a notable Bronze Age Batman key due to its place in the history of Arkham Asylum.

In “This Way Lies Madness!”, Batman encounters “Mad Dog” Markham, a criminal who should still be incarcerated at Arkham. After discovering another supposedly imprisoned criminal apparently operating in Gotham, Batman deliberately enters Arkham undercover to investigate. His search ultimately brings him face-to-face with Professor Milo, who is manipulating events from inside the institution. (Key Collector Comics⁠)

Key Significance: Widely collected as the first mention of the name “Arkham Asylum”, with the institution having previously been referred to as Arkham Hospital. (Key Collector Comics⁠)

Writer: Len Wein
Cover Artist: Jim Aparo
Interior Art: Irv Novick (pencils) & Frank McLaughlin (inks)
Year: 1980
Publisher: DC Comics
Story: “This Way Lies Madness!”
Edition: 15p UK price variant

Condition: Raw/ungraded. This copy retains strong colour and presents nicely, but has visible age and handling wear including spine stresses, edge and corner wear, surface creasing and general cover wear. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.