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Jeremiah Arkham
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Creation & Design

Jeremiah Arkham was created by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale, first appearing in 'Batman: The Long Halloween'. He is the nephew of the original Arkham Asylum founder, Amadeus Arkham.

Early Years

Jeremiah took over Arkham Asylum after the death of his uncle and became a prominent figure in Gotham's mental health system, often struggling with the ethical dilemmas of treating supervillains.

Character Development

Over the years, Jeremiah Arkham has evolved from a mere caretaker of Arkham Asylum to a complex character grappling with the morality of his profession and the impact of Gotham's villains on his psyche.

Cultural Reception

Jeremiah Arkham has been well-received as a character that adds depth to the Batman mythos, particularly in exploring the psychological aspects of crime and punishment.

Character Details

Real Name:
Jeremiah Arkham
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Arkham Asylum, Gotham City Police Department
Abilities:
Psychiatry, Leadership
Equipment:
Arkham Asylum
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Batman: Shadow of the Bat #1

DC ⋅ 1992

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Batman: Shadow of the Bat #1
 
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1st appearance of Victor Zsasz, a serial killer who carves a tally mark in his skin for every victim he claims

1st appearance of Jeremiah Arkham, later becomes the second Black Mask

Batman: Battle for the Cowl #1

DC ⋅ 2009

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Batman: Battle for the Cowl #1
 
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1st appearance of Jeremiah Arkham as the Black Mask

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