Showcase '94 #3
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Madmen Across the Water" delivers a stark, haunting look at the aftermath of Arkham’s collapse, as surviving inmates are relocated to Blackgate Prison under strained conditions. Alan Grant’s grounded narrative, rendered with moody precision by Tim Sale and Jimmy Palmiotti, explores the fragile minds left in the wake of chaos, while Bernie Mireault’s subtle colors and Ken Bruzenak’s tight lettering deepen the atmosphere. Mike Mignola’s cover captures the grim tension with his signature style, making this a standout entry in the Showcase '94 series.
In "Madmen Across the Water," the fallout from Bane’s assault on Arkham Asylum sends a group of inmates to Blackgate Prison, where the fragile balance of madness and desperation begins to fray. Sarter’s long descent reaches a tragic climax as he finally ends his own life, leaving the others to grapple with the weight of their shared isolation.
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Reprinted in Batman #7 (1995), Tales of the Batman - Tim Sale #[nn] (2008), Tales of the Batman - Tim Sale #[nn] (2009), The DC Universe by Mike Mignola #[nn] (2017), The DC Universe by Mike Mignola #[nn] (2018)
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