| Batman: The Long Halloween |  | Authors: Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale
Publisher: DC Comics
Category: Book
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Rating:  162 reviews
Sales Rank: 13,352
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 368
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 6.6 x 0.7
ISBN: 1563894696
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973
EAN: 9781563894695
ASIN: 1563894696
Publication Date: November 1, 1999
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It's refreshing when you find a Batman story that both is epic and successfully explores the core of a resolutely explored character. Taking as its catalyst a sub-plot from the seminal Batman: Year One, the story revolves around murders occurring on national holidays, the victims connected to Mob boss "The Roman." Dubbed "Holiday," the killer uses an untraceable handgun and leaves small trinkets at the scene. Plenty of suspects are available, but the truth is something the Dark Knight never suspected. This series scores two major coups: it brilliantly portrays the transfer of Gotham rule to the supervillains and charts the horrific transformation of Harvey Dent from hardened D.A. to the psychotic Two-Face. Both orbit around the sharply portrayed relationship between Dent, Commissioner Gordon, and Batman: a triumvirate of radically different perceptions of Justice. It is always great to see the formative incarnation of Batman, drenched in noir here.Jeph Loeb's writing is keenly aware that Batman is a detective, and Tim Sale portrays a Gotham that is a fertile breeding ground for corruption and madness. Here, Batman is coming to terms with the potent image he projects and the madness it attracts. There are many fine Batman stories, but the ones that capture the spirit with extreme clarity are few. On this alone, The Long Halloween comes highly recommended. Masterfully executed, this is an excellent chance to revisit the world of Batman as fresh as in the summer of 1939. --Danny Graydon
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It's refreshing when you find a Batman story that both is epic and successfully explores the core of a resolutely explored character. Taking as its catalyst a sub-plot from the seminal Batman: Year One, the story revolves around murders occurring on national holidays, the victims connected to Mob boss "The Roman." Dubbed "Holiday," the killer uses an untraceable handgun and leaves small trinkets at the scene. Plenty of suspects are available, but the truth is something the Dark Knight never suspected. This series scores two major coups: it brilliantly portrays the transfer of Gotham rule to the supervillains and charts the horrific transformation of Harvey Dent from hardened D.A. to the psychotic Two-Face. Both orbit around the sharply portrayed relationship between Dent, Commissioner Gordon, and Batman: a triumvirate of radically different perceptions of Justice. It is always great to see the formative incarnation of Batman, drenched in noir here.Jeph Loeb's writing is keenly aware that Batman is a detective, and Tim Sale portrays a Gotham that is a fertile breeding ground for corruption and madness. Here, Batman is coming to terms with the potent image he projects and the madness it attracts. There are many fine Batman stories, but the ones that capture the spirit with extreme clarity are few. On this alone, The Long Halloween comes highly recommended. Masterfully executed, this is an excellent chance to revisit the world of Batman as fresh as in the summer of 1939. --Danny Graydon
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 Batman at His Very Finest August 23, 2010
KiramidHead (Arkansas, USA)
The Long Halloween and Year One are the most near perfect Batman graphic novels I have read so far. They both capture the essence of the character very well. As for the Long Halloween by itself, it takes the traditional origin of Two-Face that most fans of the comics know and twists it around to fit into a convoluted murder mystery. This approach in itself merits points for creativity, and its homages to various films from The Godfather to Silence of the Lambs makes it a treat for any film buff like myself.
A Tale of Life August 22, 2010
Raul "THE MAN"
Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. What's there not to like? The story takes place in the Year One era with the same mood and look. Tim Sales art is superb throughout the whole book and really brings out the Dark Knight's use of the shadows and fear to take down the city's less desirables. From the fist murder on Jeph Loeb has you eying everyone as a suspect(which is pretty much a prerequisite for murder mystery, right?). This book hits on the early interactions of Batman and Catwoman shedding some light into "rocky" relationship. They also dive into the story of Harvey Dent which was a character in Year One that was used but not expanded on. In all there is not a ton of action but again that's not why I wanted to read this. The action that is in is great and highlights Batman's swift and great command of the martial arts and the night. I highly recommend this but I would be more enjoyable if you read Year One prior to this as they are both set in the same time. It is not crucial to read Batman: Year One but it will add more depth to the story.
Another Dark Adventure June 26, 2010
Jason A. Tselentis (Charlotte, North Carolina U.S.A.)
As a super critical Batman fan, I look for suspense, mystery, adventure, violence, revenge, and every other dark quality possible in a Batman story. The Long Halloween has it all, and is my second favorite Batman title after Frank Miller's Year One. Jeph Loeb did a great job crafting this story in the spirit of Miller's Year One, and the villains Batman has to face, in addition to the gangs of Gotham, add up to a solid crime fighting comic book. The ending comes out of nowhere, so do not read ahead, as tempted as you may be.
So so good April 28, 2010
Justin A. Schreier
Not much else needs to be said from the title. One of the best Batman stories I have ever read. Get it now
The Definitive Batman Story March 27, 2010
Josh Jones (Orlando, FL)
This is THE Batman book. Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale are in their prime here, crafting a smart, dark and complex tale that epitomizes the character of Batman. Without this story, there is no Batman Begins, no The Dark Knight. It is nothing short of masterful. Jeph Loeb is a brilliant Batman writer, and while his other works (Hush, Dark Victory, Haunted Knight) are superb in their own right, none of them quite reach the level of The Long Halloween. This book is such a deep and entertaining read. I recommend first reading Batman: Year One by Frank Miller, then this book, and then Dark Victory, as it is a direct sequel.
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