We can bandy semantics all night, Mr. Mayor. But what you have in mind for these miles of Old Gotham is more akin to a wild animal park than a mental health facility. 
Batman: Arkham City #2 is an issue of the series Batman: Arkham City (Volume 1) with a cover date of July, 2011.
Synopsis for "Breaking Ground"
While preparation continues on Arkham City, Batman breaks into Quincy Sharp's mansion to investigate his plans. Confronted by non-lethal security measures, Batman realizes that he is being tested by Sharp's unseen master, and flees the mansion. At the same time, Joker is revealed to be dying as a result of complications from the Titan drug, with an estimated six months to live. Taking advantage of Joker's weakened state, several Arkham Guards try to kidnap and kill him. Hearing rumors of the plot, Harley Quinn takes the place of one of the guards, and rescues Joker. Harley and the Joker are thrown from their escape boat when Batman attempts to recapture them.Landing within the borders of the new asylum's construction zone, Joker declares himself and Harley the "mayor and mayoress" of Arkham City.
Appearing in "Breaking Ground"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Villains:
- Professor Hugo Strange (On a TV or computer screen)
- Scarecrow (Mentioned only)
- Joker
- Harley Quinn
Other Characters:
- Mayor Quincy Sharp
- Jack Ryder
- Jimmy Briggs (Arkham inmate)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Mayor Sharp's mansion
- Mayor Sharp's mansion
Items:
- Gas Mask
- Batarang
Vehicles:
See Also