Close-up portrait of the Joker in Arkham Asylum, rendered in a stunning fusion of painting and illustration techniques, showcasing an unsettling and manic expression. His grotesque, exaggerated grin and wild, deranged eyes with dilated pupils exude a sense of sinister madness. The dark, ominous background heightens the psychological intensity and darkness of the villain. This image is illustrated using a mix of bright acrylics, watercolors, and ink splatters, creating dynamic, textured visuals. The composition challenges the boundaries of the graphic novel form, with distorted perspectives and jagged, expressionistic lines that convey a sense of unease and disorientation, emphasizing the mental instability of the character and the chaotic reality of the asylum setting.