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Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween (2024-) #1
In 1996, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale teamed for Batman: The Long Halloween, an award-winning 13-chapter saga that spawned multiple sequels and stands as the most influential Batman story of its era.
Now, Loeb returns to the world of The Long Halloween for its long-anticipated final act: Batman: The Last Halloween, an all-new 10-part mystery continuing the story from 2021's The Long Halloween Special. In each issue, Loeb will be joined by one of the top artists in comics, in a beautiful and lovingly crafted tribute to Sale's art and legacy. In issue one, Gotham City learns to fear Halloween once more as a terrible event threatens to destroy Jim Gordon's life and puts Batman and Robin's teamwork to the test more than ever before.
In a city of liars, masked vigilantes, and criminals...can anyone be trusted?
Now, Loeb returns to the world of The Long Halloween for its long-anticipated final act: Batman: The Last Halloween, an all-new 10-part mystery continuing the story from 2021's The Long Halloween Special. In each issue, Loeb will be joined by one of the top artists in comics, in a beautiful and lovingly crafted tribute to Sale's art and legacy. In issue one, Gotham City learns to fear Halloween once more as a terrible event threatens to destroy Jim Gordon's life and puts Batman and Robin's teamwork to the test more than ever before.
In a city of liars, masked vigilantes, and criminals...can anyone be trusted?
32 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 25, 2024
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Jeph Loeb
1,591 books1,388 followersJoseph "Jeph" Loeb III is an Emmy and WGA nominated American film and television writer, producer and award-winning comic book writer. Loeb was a Co-Executive Producer on the NBC hit show Heroes, and formerly a producer/writer on the TV series Smallville and Lost.
A four-time Eisner Award winner and five-time Wizard Fan Awards winner (see below), Loeb's comic book career includes work on many major characters, including Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, Hulk, Captain America, Cable, Iron Man, Daredevil, Supergirl, the Avengers, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, much of which he has produced in collaboration with artist Tim Sale, who provides the comic art seen on Heroes.
A four-time Eisner Award winner and five-time Wizard Fan Awards winner (see below), Loeb's comic book career includes work on many major characters, including Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, Hulk, Captain America, Cable, Iron Man, Daredevil, Supergirl, the Avengers, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, much of which he has produced in collaboration with artist Tim Sale, who provides the comic art seen on Heroes.
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September 25, 2024
As someone who didn't like the Long Halloween I wasn't much interested in this, but it was damn good.
Basically have Gordon's son gone missing, Two face meets something darker than him, Catwoman on the run, and Batman trying to hold it all together. Good dialogue, great art, def want more.
Basically have Gordon's son gone missing, Two face meets something darker than him, Catwoman on the run, and Batman trying to hold it all together. Good dialogue, great art, def want more.
September 27, 2024
Woa.
I wasn’t expecting that at all.
I wasn’t expecting that at all.
October 12, 2024
Very good!
December 27, 2024
Great set-up.
It's nice to step back into this iteration of the Bat.
It's nice to step back into this iteration of the Bat.
March 10, 2025
Well, any reservations I had about this comic was obliterated! The 1st issue swung for the fences and hit the parking lot! I can't wait to read issue 2
April 11, 2025
I was skeptical of a sequel to what is the greatest Batman story of all time but first issue is fantastic. Hope it continues.
August 15, 2025
me he dado cuenta demasiado tarde de que no está terminado y ya me he leído todo lo que ha salido 😔😔
October 4, 2024
8/10
It's really exciting to get to read the third entry and continuation of The Long Halloween story, originally intended as a limited series, and to have never been let down in the quality of the storytelling. The art continues to be gritty and imperfect, which is really charming and enhances the noir feeling in these The Long Halloween stories. The writing is good and the issue's ending which sets up the rest of this series has a great hook.
It's really exciting to get to read the third entry and continuation of The Long Halloween story, originally intended as a limited series, and to have never been let down in the quality of the storytelling. The art continues to be gritty and imperfect, which is really charming and enhances the noir feeling in these The Long Halloween stories. The writing is good and the issue's ending which sets up the rest of this series has a great hook.
October 27, 2024
Batman: The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween #1 is a DC Comics issue written by Jeph Loeb, art by Eduardo Risso, and colors by Dave Stewart.
Set a few years after the events of The Long Halloween, Harvey and Gilda Dent have been in hiding for the past year. Batman has begun patrolling with his young ward and sidekick Robin. During a routine patrol, the dynamic duo spot Catwoman breaking into the penthouse of the sole surviving member of the Falcone crime family, Mario Falcone, now legit and just returned to Gotham City.
After pursuing Catwoman and getting away, Batman and Robin hear a gun shot and find The Holiday Killer’s signature taped pistol and a smashed jack-o-lantern, but no body. Has the Holiday Killer somehow returned or is there a copycat killer with a new agenda? To make matters worse, while the family is trick-or-treating on Halloween night, Jim Gordon’s son goes missing right under their eyes. The Long Halloween has come to revisit Gotham.
With The Long Halloween being my all-time favorite comic series, I was both excited and nervous for a direct sequel and conclusion to this series of comics. My biggest worry being that due to Tim Sale’s untimely death a few years ago, this book will be drawn by a different artist for each issue. The first issue is drawn by Eduardo Risso who does a fantastic job of paying homage to Sale while also doing his own things.
This first issue is off to an amazing start, providing a brief recap and letting the readers know where our main characters are at in their lives, and then quickly upturning those lives. The ending definitely makes me want to keep reading to find out what happens next!
Set a few years after the events of The Long Halloween, Harvey and Gilda Dent have been in hiding for the past year. Batman has begun patrolling with his young ward and sidekick Robin. During a routine patrol, the dynamic duo spot Catwoman breaking into the penthouse of the sole surviving member of the Falcone crime family, Mario Falcone, now legit and just returned to Gotham City.
After pursuing Catwoman and getting away, Batman and Robin hear a gun shot and find The Holiday Killer’s signature taped pistol and a smashed jack-o-lantern, but no body. Has the Holiday Killer somehow returned or is there a copycat killer with a new agenda? To make matters worse, while the family is trick-or-treating on Halloween night, Jim Gordon’s son goes missing right under their eyes. The Long Halloween has come to revisit Gotham.
With The Long Halloween being my all-time favorite comic series, I was both excited and nervous for a direct sequel and conclusion to this series of comics. My biggest worry being that due to Tim Sale’s untimely death a few years ago, this book will be drawn by a different artist for each issue. The first issue is drawn by Eduardo Risso who does a fantastic job of paying homage to Sale while also doing his own things.
This first issue is off to an amazing start, providing a brief recap and letting the readers know where our main characters are at in their lives, and then quickly upturning those lives. The ending definitely makes me want to keep reading to find out what happens next!
December 1, 2025
The first issue of the new sequel to one of Batman's most popular storylines. Jeph Loeb back writing and Eduardo Risso handling the art (which is a perfect transition from Tim Sale). What can go wrong?
Nothing. Not a single thing.
It starts with a bang and never lets up. In fact, it literally ends with a bang, too.
There is a lot going on in this first issue, and it has a great way of filling you in on what happened before in case you forgot or never read the first series. I don't want to give away anything here, but I will say you see the return of some old favorites, have a few surprises, and the start of some very bad things happening.
Klaus Janson takes over the art on the next issues, and I can't wait to hop into it.
Nothing. Not a single thing.
It starts with a bang and never lets up. In fact, it literally ends with a bang, too.
There is a lot going on in this first issue, and it has a great way of filling you in on what happened before in case you forgot or never read the first series. I don't want to give away anything here, but I will say you see the return of some old favorites, have a few surprises, and the start of some very bad things happening.
Klaus Janson takes over the art on the next issues, and I can't wait to hop into it.
January 4, 2025
Volvemos a El Largo Halloween. Para mí, el especial de 2021 no resultó nada emocionante. Pero sí que me sorprende que este arranque de maxiserie con Eduardo Risso al apartado gráfico, me haya resultado realmente interesante. Es un muy buen reencuentro con los personajes y universo de esta nueva pieza de la historia "de origen" de Batman y Robin. Por supuesto, la amenaza de Festivo retorna. ¿Qué implicación tendrán los Dent en esto? Y el elemento apremiante implica el secuestro del hijo de Jim Gordon (¿hasta dónde irá Jeph Loeb acudiendo a lo que sabemos de las tendencias psicopáticas del churumbel del Comisario en el Universo troncal?).
December 1, 2024
Murders and disappearances strike Gotham. Not even the youngest are safe. It’s Halloween again and the Holiday killer’s signature is at the scene of the crimes. Dum dum dummm…
Alright, I’m intrigued. The expression is real, making immersion easy and immediate. As with the predecessor, too many characters make brief appearances, which gives it the feel of a murder mystery right off the bat. Who to trust. What is everyone up to?
Whether this will be good or not doesn’t change the fact that it is the easiest premature recommendation for any Bat fan. You just don’t wanna miss this
Alright, I’m intrigued. The expression is real, making immersion easy and immediate. As with the predecessor, too many characters make brief appearances, which gives it the feel of a murder mystery right off the bat. Who to trust. What is everyone up to?
Whether this will be good or not doesn’t change the fact that it is the easiest premature recommendation for any Bat fan. You just don’t wanna miss this
February 7, 2025
Just read issues 1-4 of The Last Halloween and i definitely love the series so far! This is really setting up a good mystery. I think the first 4 issues of this is better than the start of Dark Victory. I think Robin is being used very well, especially as a young version of the character, with only a year or so under his belt. I’ve loved his interactions with Catwoman, and that scene in issue 4 ❤️ The art in these issues is great, switching artists each issue gives a fresh take on the story and the design. I’m definitely intrigued with this story and cannot wait for issue 5!
October 18, 2024
3.5 rounded down.
The tone is established, the stage has been set. Where's Catwoman and what's she doing? Who took Gordon's son? Is Dent dead? And who shot him? Where will the tension between Batman and Robin lead? If anything, this feels sort of short. But, maybe that's just because I want more. I look forward to being able to read along with it issue by issue. I was too young when Long Halloween was published to do that.
The tone is established, the stage has been set. Where's Catwoman and what's she doing? Who took Gordon's son? Is Dent dead? And who shot him? Where will the tension between Batman and Robin lead? If anything, this feels sort of short. But, maybe that's just because I want more. I look forward to being able to read along with it issue by issue. I was too young when Long Halloween was published to do that.
January 21, 2026
It was just ok!
In my opinion, The Long Halloween (including Dark Victory and Catwoman: When In Rome, of course) is one of the greatest Batman storylines of all time, and this for me didn't live up to it. I did however feel like it was desperately trying to.
The twists and turns of The Long Halloween we're what gave it's charm, it felt so well thought out, but this lacked the substance.
Don't get me wrong, it's a good comic, it's just not on the same level as the rest of the series!
In my opinion, The Long Halloween (including Dark Victory and Catwoman: When In Rome, of course) is one of the greatest Batman storylines of all time, and this for me didn't live up to it. I did however feel like it was desperately trying to.
The twists and turns of The Long Halloween we're what gave it's charm, it felt so well thought out, but this lacked the substance.
Don't get me wrong, it's a good comic, it's just not on the same level as the rest of the series!
October 18, 2024
Good but...
It's like there's two of three pencilers. Some Batman drawing are fat, others are out of proportion and others are well drawn. Batman isn't easy to draw and it does matter in the comicverse when they're drawn poorly. I'm an artist so I notice this more. The storyline is fine, but please keep the Batman drawn correctly!
It's like there's two of three pencilers. Some Batman drawing are fat, others are out of proportion and others are well drawn. Batman isn't easy to draw and it does matter in the comicverse when they're drawn poorly. I'm an artist so I notice this more. The storyline is fine, but please keep the Batman drawn correctly!
September 28, 2024
2024 - Year of The Bat (366 Days of Batman)
Day 272: Perfect start! Twists and a great story. I hope it stays this good.
Day 272: Perfect start! Twists and a great story. I hope it stays this good.
October 31, 2024
Gordon's moment felt very human, though it was weird hearing him say "The Robin."
November 7, 2024
This is good, very good. Jim Gordon's son is missing and top tier villains are being murdered.
November 9, 2024
The impact Matt Reeves had on Batman. Welcome back Jeph Loeb!!
November 17, 2024
i will definitely be picking up the trade when this eventually gets around to a preorder.
December 20, 2024
We are so back
January 5, 2025
Tengo sentimientos encontrados con el dibujo pero la línea temporal del Largo halloween es de mis favoritas entonces seguiré leyendo el resto de la serie ❤️
Harvey Dent mi Batman rogue favorito.
Harvey Dent mi Batman rogue favorito.
February 19, 2025
What a great first issue! Art and story are 5 stars! Love the mood the story sets!
April 11, 2025
Damn. This story just picks up where the last left off and takes hold with a kidnapping, a possibly fatal gunshot wound, and someone looking for the truth about Holiday and Gilda’s involvement.
August 26, 2025
3⭐
لا طالت شانت ناس غوثام معندهم سالفة الا انو كل هالوين واحد فيهم يصير الهوليداي 😃
لا طالت شانت ناس غوثام معندهم سالفة الا انو كل هالوين واحد فيهم يصير الهوليداي 😃
November 1, 2025
Hells yes. An early Batman and Robin follow up the story from the long halloween. Starting this on halloween night made it so much better. Can’t believe I am only finding this now
November 3, 2025
what a good trilogy. the last page gave me chills.
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