Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween (2024-) #2

by Jeph Loeb, Klaus Janson (artist)

KLAUS JANSON JOINS JEPH LOEB FOR THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF THE LONG HALLOWEEN SEQUEL!

In 1996, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale teamed up 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 Long Halloween: 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.

Hoping to bring an end to the terrible tragedy that has struck Gotham, Batman and Robin descend into the hellish depths of Arkham Asylum seeking answers and come face-to-face with some of the city's most nefarious criminals.

Genres: Comics, Batman, Dc Comics, Graphic Novels

32 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 30, 2024

About the author

Joseph "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.

Reviews

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another really solid issue. I'm so surprised how interested I am in this. Basically batman begins his haunt to find James. But at the same time leads to Arkham, to Catwoman, to Penguin. Who's behind it all? Solid ending as well.

[Shaun Stanley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Batman: The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween #2 is a DC Comics issue written by Jeph Loeb, art by Klaus Janson, and colors by Dave Stewart.

Batman and Robin pay a visit to Arkham Asylum to get some answers on who may have kidnapped James Gordon’s son.

Not a lot happens in this issue as it is predominantly focused on story set-up. We learn that the FBI is involved in the investigation and neither Batman nor James Gordon are thrilled with their job so far. All the villains are on edge with the belief that Holiday is back and anybody could be his next target.

Klaus Janson tackles the art in this second issue. He goes with more rough and sketchy look to many of the characters. I really liked his take on the Penguin.

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Resulta muy interesante la situación de este Batman y Robin. Recordando Dark Victory, este jovencísimo Dick Grayson se debe de enfrentar desde el inicio a la turbiedad total de Gotham City (con sus hiper shorts), tocando en esta ocasión visitar el Arkham Asylum ya bien surtido de villanos dementes (por supuesto, toca volver a saludar al Hombre Calendario). La desaparición del hijo de Jim Gordon se camufla entre otros tantos movimientos sospechosos como el asesinato de Solomon Grundy o la implicación de Catwoman, quien ya sabiendo de su conexión familiar con los Falcone, tiene a bien a darse a conocer ante el último hijo de Carmine que ha aparecido en Gotham.

Jeph Loeb y Klaus Janson están cimentando un contexto bastante interesante para un nuevo ciclo de El Largo Halloween. Si logran mantener este nivel, será algo increíble de disfrutar en una narrativa propia del gran conjunto de Batman, de ya tantas décadas.

[Chris Loan · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[Garth · Rating 5 out of 5]

2024 - Year of The Bat (366 Days of Batman)

Day 305: 4.5⭐️ Didn’t seem to move the story along much but it was a good read. And I’m glad it came out in time to make it my Halloween day Batman. Klaus Janson’s art, while not anything reminiscent of Tim Sale’s, was fitting. The different artists being used is a great complement to the story. And if those two deaths happened, it is going to be dangerous to be a part of the Rogue’s Gallery.

[Nick LeBlanc · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thin on plot, a few things just happened without much movement in any direction. I liked the art though, some of the Batman panels were rough and striking and fit really well into this world. Unfortunately it is seeming like this will all read much better when compiled into a trade paperback, but that is sort of to be expected with writer like Loeb. Nevertheless, I’m in on the ride!

[Elizabeth (Miss Eliza) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not sure where it’s going other than perhaps killing all the power players from the original series. Also interesting how it ties more into the original collaboration here vs. the original Long Halloween. Didn’t much care for the art this time which is a shame because the interview was top notch.

[Doug Brunell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good second issue with Klaus Janson inks. The story is ramping up, though it lacked the punch of the first issue. It does, however, open the door to even more mystery. All in all, this is looking like another great Batman tale.

[Etienne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good one! Nothing that much special about it but entertaining enough!

[James B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Much better than I was expecting.

[Noah LeFevre · Rating 5 out of 5]

I do miss Sale’s artwork cause this one feels too realistic now but the story still intrigued me

[Cris González · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amo al Batman detective ❤️😎

[David Dalton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great artwork and characters!

[Chip Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome design and use of the “Walrus” ;) Great issue, no major complaints but nothing really needing comment on either. Very fun followup