Arkham Asylum was a facility in Gotham City's Narrows where the criminally insane were incarcerated.
History
During the time that Bruce Wayne was becoming Batman, Arkham was run by Dr. Jonathan Crane. Crane would himself be held after receiving a dose of his own Fear Toxin.
Henri Ducard ordered his men in the League of Shadows to free the inmates, to cause death and destruction.
Known Inmates
- Dr. Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow
- Carmine Falcone
- Victor Zsasz
- Thomas Schiff
- Kilson
- Waylon Jones/Killer Croc
- Jacob Feely/Man in Black
- Josephus Quigona
- Hooper
- Melvin White
- The Joker (presumed)
Behind the scenes
- In the Novelization for The Dark Knight Rises it is hinted that the Joker is the sole remaining prisoner at Arkham Asylum.
Appearances
- Batman Begins
- Batman: Gotham Knight
- The Dark Knight (mentioned only)
- The Dark Knight Rises Novelization (mentioned only)