Morrison: 'Batman, Inc inspired by game'

Grant Morrison has revealed that his forthcoming Batman, Inc series was inspired by the video game Batman: Arkham Asylum.

Speaking to Wired, the scribe explained that he has attempted to "capture the feeling" of the Rocksteady Studios title with his latest comic project.

"One of the things I wanted to do was capture the feeling of the Batman: Arkham Asylum game that came out in 2009," he said. "When I played that game, it was the first time in my life where I actually felt what it is like to be Batman.

"It was very involving. The way the game and Paul Dini's story was created, crafted and shot made you actually feel like Batman."

Following on from the events of Final Crisis and The Return Of Bruce Wayne, Batman, Inc sees Dick Grayson continue to serve as the Caped Crusader in Gotham, while Bruce Wayne travels overseas to promote the symbolic power of Batman on a global scale.

Arkham Asylum was released for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC last year. A sequel - Arkham City - is in development.

Batman, Inc #1 arrives in stores later this month.