Why is gotham called arkham?

Gotham is the city batman resides in and primarily watches over. Arkham is an old family surname with roots firmly planted in Gotham's history (like the Wayne family) which is most commonly associated with the owners of a now mental health asylum called Arkham Asylum.

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2024-01-13 18:45:03

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Why is he not called joker in gotham?
Posting a series of hair dye tests on Twitter on Saturday (May 12), Cameron revealed the decision not to officially name either of his characters as the Joker came "from high-up" in order to "reserve" the name for the DCEU film series.
2024-01-10 01:22:05

Is arkham knight dc canon?
The Arkham Knight (Astrid Arkham) is canon.
2024-01-03 17:36:36

What is a bad hand in poker called?
The Devil's Hand
This is a nickname for the Seven-Deuce hand, considered the worst possible hand in poker. The poker hands odds of this winning are low, so players usually fold when they are dealt it. Unlike in video games, where any item with the name Devil is guaranteed to be strong, the opposite is true for poker.
2023-11-10 16:19:22

What is bedrock called in real life?
Bedrock is consolidated rock, meaning it is solid and tightly bound. Overlying material is often unconsolidated rock, which is made up of loose particles. Bedrock can extend hundreds of meters below the surface of the Earth, toward the base of Earth's crust.
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