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Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween
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Expected 25 Aug 26Jeph Loeb teams with 10 of the greatest artists in comics for a brand-new mystery, paying tribute to the amazing artistic legacy of the late Tim Sale!
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 has returned to the world of The Long Halloween for its much-anticipated final act: Batman: The Last Halloween, an all-new 10-part mystery. 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.
As the story begins, 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?
The amazing artist lineup joining Loeb for The Last Halloween is, in order, Eduardo Risso, Klaus Janson, Mark Chiarello, Cliff Chiang, Bill Sienkiewicz, Enrico Marini, Dave Johnson, Becky Cloonan, Chris Samnee, and Matteo Scalera.
Following Batman: The Long Halloween, Batman: Dark Victory, and Catwoman: When in Rome, a beloved saga concludes in Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween!
This collection includes Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Hallowen #1-10 and Batman: The Long Halloween Special, Loeb and Sale’s final collaboration and the prelude to The Last Halloween.
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 has returned to the world of The Long Halloween for its much-anticipated final act: Batman: The Last Halloween, an all-new 10-part mystery. 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.
As the story begins, 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?
The amazing artist lineup joining Loeb for The Last Halloween is, in order, Eduardo Risso, Klaus Janson, Mark Chiarello, Cliff Chiang, Bill Sienkiewicz, Enrico Marini, Dave Johnson, Becky Cloonan, Chris Samnee, and Matteo Scalera.
Following Batman: The Long Halloween, Batman: Dark Victory, and Catwoman: When in Rome, a beloved saga concludes in Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween!
This collection includes Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Hallowen #1-10 and Batman: The Long Halloween Special, Loeb and Sale’s final collaboration and the prelude to The Last Halloween.
336 pages, Paperback
First published November 25, 2025
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About the author
Jeph Loeb
1,591 books1,386 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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October 31, 2025
An ambitious tribute to Tim Sale that concludes (?) the iconic 'Long Halloween' storyline. Expectations were always going to be high, and unfortunately, this doesn't live up to the hype. It wasn't a story that needed containing, and despite all of the talent attached to the project, it is left feeling messy and unrewarding. Perhaps it goes down better if you read it straight after the original stuff, but as a standalone piece, it fails more than flourishes. The mystery payoff is more of an 'okay, that's it?' than a true talking point, and there are a ton of familiar foes that amount to nothing. such a shame and especially after such a staggered release...
actual rating: 2.5 stars
actual rating: 2.5 stars
January 27, 2026
I did not really enjoy this much. Very close to 2 stars, but there was some redeeming qualities (like some of the artwork).
This is a sequel and final instalment in the Long Halloween series, although this was not needed. Felt like a weird hybrid between a re-hashing of the plots from the previous 2 books, a tribute to Sale, and a cash grab based on the name.
Each issue is illustrated by a different artist. Cool concept, not the best execution. I was expecting the artists to honour Sale’s style more than they did. Seems some artists tried this more than others. And some artists were a lot stronger than others. So it was just a very mixed bag with the art overall.
Plot left me confused many times, was not very interesting, and played on so many of the same themes and plot points as the previous books. Just wasn’t very unique. Dialogue and narration from Loeb was good for the most part, just nothing too exciting or mysterious going on with the plot.
This is a sequel and final instalment in the Long Halloween series, although this was not needed. Felt like a weird hybrid between a re-hashing of the plots from the previous 2 books, a tribute to Sale, and a cash grab based on the name.
Each issue is illustrated by a different artist. Cool concept, not the best execution. I was expecting the artists to honour Sale’s style more than they did. Seems some artists tried this more than others. And some artists were a lot stronger than others. So it was just a very mixed bag with the art overall.
Plot left me confused many times, was not very interesting, and played on so many of the same themes and plot points as the previous books. Just wasn’t very unique. Dialogue and narration from Loeb was good for the most part, just nothing too exciting or mysterious going on with the plot.
November 5, 2025
P decent !
Review of advance copy
Read as single issues.
November 21, 2025
Tim Sale is the golden standard for Batman art, the Long Halloween is what got me into comics in the first place. Every successful modern Batman film has borrowed heavily from LH. It is THE Batman story.
Now that Sale is gone, I realize just how much his art was carrying Loeb over the various LH sequels. This final book feels wholly unnecessary to me, and Loeb is just taking this story in circles. He spent issue after issue having Holliday shoot members of Batman’s rogues gallery but none of them actually die (obviously). All for an unsatisfying Gilda Dent reveal and hasty resolution.
It’s nice to see other artists pay homage to Sale with their efforts, Chris Samnee with the banger 9th issue in particular. Sale’s covers make picking this up worth it, but without Sale, Loeb just can’t make this story go anywhere. Between this and H2SH (woof), I’m not sure any artist can carry Loeb if Jim Lee can’t.
Now that Sale is gone, I realize just how much his art was carrying Loeb over the various LH sequels. This final book feels wholly unnecessary to me, and Loeb is just taking this story in circles. He spent issue after issue having Holliday shoot members of Batman’s rogues gallery but none of them actually die (obviously). All for an unsatisfying Gilda Dent reveal and hasty resolution.
It’s nice to see other artists pay homage to Sale with their efforts, Chris Samnee with the banger 9th issue in particular. Sale’s covers make picking this up worth it, but without Sale, Loeb just can’t make this story go anywhere. Between this and H2SH (woof), I’m not sure any artist can carry Loeb if Jim Lee can’t.
January 31, 2026
Great book and a nice ending to the Batman Halloween saga from Loeb and Sale.
The book starts off with a great one-off special by both Tim Sale and Loeb (just before Sale passed away) and was intended as Chapter #0 of The Last Halloween story. I really enjoyed this comic and it was a great prologue to the book.
Obviously every other chapter in this story is not Sale’s artwork, which is of course a great shame but the artists that replaced him took inspiration from Sale’s style (which I appreciated).
To be perfectly honest, in my opinion, I think they should have hired one single artist (maybe anonymous) that literally copied Sale’s artwork throughout the entire book (as if Sale had done it himself). But that’s just my opinion. I understand why they didn’t do this.
It was still nice seeing Sale’s cover between every story, as a reminder that he started these tales with Loeb all those years ago.
In terms of the plot, the story/dialogue is very well-written once again by Loeb and I read from issue 1-7 all in one go, so it clearly kept me intrigued. The only reason I didn’t read the entire thing in one sitting was because I started to fall asleep (it was 4am).
I think there was a missed opportunity to include Barbara Gordon as Batgirl in this book (the same way Dark Victory introduced Dick Grayson as Robin).
I liked how much more Calendar Man was involved in this story and took offence to “Holiday’s” methods of killing (almost copying his).
While I enjoyed the story, I definitely think it started off and set up the plot, far stronger than it concluded. I’d say 2/3 of the way in, I felt it started to dip very slightly. And that’s the only reason it falls just short of 5 stars for me. It just isn’t at the same level of The Long Halloween or Dark Victory, and for that reason I think it doesn’t quite deserve 5 stars. But it’s definitely a worthy book to end the series.
Would definitely recommend, but do read the first 2 books before this one!
The book starts off with a great one-off special by both Tim Sale and Loeb (just before Sale passed away) and was intended as Chapter #0 of The Last Halloween story. I really enjoyed this comic and it was a great prologue to the book.
Obviously every other chapter in this story is not Sale’s artwork, which is of course a great shame but the artists that replaced him took inspiration from Sale’s style (which I appreciated).
To be perfectly honest, in my opinion, I think they should have hired one single artist (maybe anonymous) that literally copied Sale’s artwork throughout the entire book (as if Sale had done it himself). But that’s just my opinion. I understand why they didn’t do this.
It was still nice seeing Sale’s cover between every story, as a reminder that he started these tales with Loeb all those years ago.
In terms of the plot, the story/dialogue is very well-written once again by Loeb and I read from issue 1-7 all in one go, so it clearly kept me intrigued. The only reason I didn’t read the entire thing in one sitting was because I started to fall asleep (it was 4am).
I think there was a missed opportunity to include Barbara Gordon as Batgirl in this book (the same way Dark Victory introduced Dick Grayson as Robin).
I liked how much more Calendar Man was involved in this story and took offence to “Holiday’s” methods of killing (almost copying his).
While I enjoyed the story, I definitely think it started off and set up the plot, far stronger than it concluded. I’d say 2/3 of the way in, I felt it started to dip very slightly. And that’s the only reason it falls just short of 5 stars for me. It just isn’t at the same level of The Long Halloween or Dark Victory, and for that reason I think it doesn’t quite deserve 5 stars. But it’s definitely a worthy book to end the series.
Would definitely recommend, but do read the first 2 books before this one!
November 18, 2025
This was kinda bad and was all over the place like if you read it after the previous books it maybe better but not good other than that and also the mystery is confusing? Like the reveal in the end is so not worth it and leaves you confusing but shows how manipulative Gilda is and it wants to show the eternal love beween Harvey and Gilda but it doesn't come off as that and its kinda boring and like too me forever to finish!
One of the main problems with this series is too many artists and because of that there is no single art style and sure they wanna do tribute to Tim sale but reading it is so confusing as the art style keeps changing and even colors and its a mess basically. The villains were not utilised that well and sure there is the mystery of who shot them like trying to recreate the holiday killings but no one dies really. It wants to comment on the organized crime families vs the freaks and in the end how both sides come together umm yeah confusing.
The Batman and Robin stuff was great showing how their partnership is still forming and sure the stuff between Bruce and Selina was cool but it would have been better if we like saw him having to deal with that she is a Falcone and how it would have changed their dynamic but its not touched upon and he still doesn't know and its funny considering he is Batman aka the World's greatest detective.
In short, its all over the place and it should have been good but its not, too many artists and its confusing because of that and the reveal in the end of the mystery is confusing and underwhelming. Won't recommend.
One of the main problems with this series is too many artists and because of that there is no single art style and sure they wanna do tribute to Tim sale but reading it is so confusing as the art style keeps changing and even colors and its a mess basically. The villains were not utilised that well and sure there is the mystery of who shot them like trying to recreate the holiday killings but no one dies really. It wants to comment on the organized crime families vs the freaks and in the end how both sides come together umm yeah confusing.
The Batman and Robin stuff was great showing how their partnership is still forming and sure the stuff between Bruce and Selina was cool but it would have been better if we like saw him having to deal with that she is a Falcone and how it would have changed their dynamic but its not touched upon and he still doesn't know and its funny considering he is Batman aka the World's greatest detective.
In short, its all over the place and it should have been good but its not, too many artists and its confusing because of that and the reveal in the end of the mystery is confusing and underwhelming. Won't recommend.
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February 1, 2026Great to be back in the @sale_tim and #jephloeb #batman #thelonghalloween universe. I love the 50s aesthetic, the colours, use of shadows, the characters eyes and my personal favourite is the way #timsale draws hands. This Conclusion to the saga Escalates the Rivalry between the falcone family and the costumed criminals. There are Some fun callbacks to the previous entries in the series. It has an Entertaining mystery with some intriguing red herrings and questions about the characters. It Occasionally leans into the absurdity of the premise. There seems to be a bit of a leap between the penultimate and final issue, almost an abrupt conclusion. I wonder if it could have benefited from another few pages between those chapters allowing for a little more set up before the battle. Having guest artists for each issue is a nice way to pay respect to the late great tim sale, #eduardorisso being my personal favourite of the bunch.
October 31, 2025
Can't give this a 3.5 so it gets a 4. For the most part this is still pretty good, but the story never reaches the heights of the previous 2 books. Also as much as I do like some of the guest artists here, man do I miss Tim Sale. His art was perfect for The Long Halloween and Dark Victory, and without his signature style the character of the comic just isn't the same, in large part because the characters in the comic don't look the same. The double page spread of all the so-called 'freaks' lined up in the penthouse towards the end of The Long Halloween is without a doubt my favourite panel of all time, so while I understand that every artist has to adapt the looks of the villains to fit their style, it just doesn't hit the same.
November 9, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
Estuvo bien(? Tipo no había necesidad de hacer una secuela JAJAJAJAJA pero bueno, por lo menos vimos más de la manipuladora de Gilda… Oh, y también más de la relación de Dick y Bruce como Robin y Batman, we appreciated it enough.
Actually, también quiero mencionar a Selina como Catwoman, siempre me sorprende esa mujer, la amo mucho, es que de verdad el rol que tuvo también en esta historia fue interesante.
Ahora, ¿hubo necesidad de ese combate entre los dos bandos de los locos vs los falcons? No. ¿Le aumentó emoción? Un toque sí, ¿pero ese giro de Gilda con el último hijo que quedaba de Falcone? Nah, me hizo acordar de lo que hicieron con la película y la verdad es que me pareció muy out of nowhere really…
DE TODAS FORMAS, Dick Grayson goat, lo amo mucho JAJAJAJAJJ
Estuvo bien(? Tipo no había necesidad de hacer una secuela JAJAJAJAJA pero bueno, por lo menos vimos más de la manipuladora de Gilda… Oh, y también más de la relación de Dick y Bruce como Robin y Batman, we appreciated it enough.
Actually, también quiero mencionar a Selina como Catwoman, siempre me sorprende esa mujer, la amo mucho, es que de verdad el rol que tuvo también en esta historia fue interesante.
Ahora, ¿hubo necesidad de ese combate entre los dos bandos de los locos vs los falcons? No. ¿Le aumentó emoción? Un toque sí, ¿pero ese giro de Gilda con el último hijo que quedaba de Falcone? Nah, me hizo acordar de lo que hicieron con la película y la verdad es que me pareció muy out of nowhere really…
DE TODAS FORMAS, Dick Grayson goat, lo amo mucho JAJAJAJAJJ
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December 3, 2025
The entire thing plays like a loving tribute to Sale, with 10 of the best artists in the industry, old and new.
Loeb does a good job of taking some threads of his earlier Batman related works with Sale and creating a mystery that is a fitting tribute without quite hitting the heights of the previous books.
I feel some of those threads were left dangling though and as a result it’s not quite the complete package it could be. Still well worth the read though and plenty to like here. The art is obviously fantastic, and Loeb still knows how to weave a tail and write good dialogue.
Loeb does a good job of taking some threads of his earlier Batman related works with Sale and creating a mystery that is a fitting tribute without quite hitting the heights of the previous books.
I feel some of those threads were left dangling though and as a result it’s not quite the complete package it could be. Still well worth the read though and plenty to like here. The art is obviously fantastic, and Loeb still knows how to weave a tail and write good dialogue.
August 4, 2025
-facepalm-
Sigh
Can we please move on
from Halloween in Gotham.
The original LONG HALLOWEEN
was brilliant. A year long
crime spree targeting
gangsters in Gotham.
The killings all taking
on a holiday.
Batman spends every month
trying to stop the killer.
After the killer confesses, the younger
son of one of the crime families.
The murders stop.
Fore now...
Until DC decides to tap another vein
to make more money.
Sigh
Can we please move on
from Halloween in Gotham.
The original LONG HALLOWEEN
was brilliant. A year long
crime spree targeting
gangsters in Gotham.
The killings all taking
on a holiday.
Batman spends every month
trying to stop the killer.
After the killer confesses, the younger
son of one of the crime families.
The murders stop.
Fore now...
Until DC decides to tap another vein
to make more money.
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January 29, 2026One last story to tell...and that story is just a meandering and mostly ho-hum way of clearing up any lingering mysteries in the Long Halloween saga once and for all, whether that's for the characters or the audience. Unneccesary imo. Lobe and Sale (RIP) created an iconic series and then Loeb watered it down twice. Way things go I guess.
November 2, 2025
I thought this was a great ending and tribute to Tim Sale. May he rest in peace knowing he inspired people and helped create some of the best comics that I've ever read.
November 12, 2025
As a love letter to Tim Sale, 5 stars.
As a story, it was harder to follow because of the tributes. Love the sentiment, not the execution.
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As a story, it was harder to follow because of the tributes. Love the sentiment, not the execution.
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November 25, 2025
It's a modern Batman tale, meaning entertaining but stuffed with multiple villains and overly long to increase sales.
December 1, 2025
Interesting/unique concept with a different artist for each of the 10 issues, but the story was extremely disjointed and confusing.
December 1, 2025
el dibujo se disfruta, la historia distrae y agota
January 27, 2026
4 / 5 Stars. A sequel to the beloved Batman mini series Long Halloween. 10 issues with different artists honouring the late Tim Sale. Decent story . Good art.
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