| 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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 Another Dark Adventure |
| Review Date: June 26, 2010 |
| Reviewer: 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
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| Review Date: April 28, 2010 |
| Reviewer: 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
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| Review Date: March 27, 2010 |
| Reviewer: 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. |
A great Batman story
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| Review Date: February 27, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Anthony K. Jenkins, |
| I was blown away on how good this story was. I am a big Marvel fan, but have been thinking about breaking out into mainstream DC books. I was not disappointed with this read. It combines Batman's dark precence and a great murder mystery to make a great story. The art also contributes to this as well. This is a great start for anyone who wants to read more Batman, and I am sure I will buy more Batman books in the future. |
Amazing
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| Review Date: January 2, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Bobbie Joe, |
| Batman Th Long Halloween is probably one of the best batman graphic novels I have ever read. I love the artwork. And the story line is brilliant especially the the fact that it includes Gotham's crime lords in the story. |
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