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Batman: The Long Halloween #1-6
Batman : Un Long Halloween 1/2
Quelques mois après sa première victoire contre l'empire du crime qui phagocyte Gotham, le vigilant Batman enquête sur une série de meurtres perpétrés uniquement lors des fêtes. Travaillant en parallèle avec le jeune procureur Harvey Dent et le capitaine de police James Gordon, le Chevalier Noir engage une course contre un calendrier morbide qui égrène chaque mois une victime supplémentaire. Une enquête dont la conclusion pourrait bien sonner la chute du plus grand espoir de Gotham, et la naissance de l'une de ses pires créatures...
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First published January 1, 2008
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Jeph Loeb
1,589 books1,374 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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January 21, 2019
Perfektní scénář i kresba. Tim Sale mistrem kompozice a hrátek se stíny. Zpočátku jsem byl nepříjemně překvapený kresbou, kdy některé obličeje vypadají jako maska natažená na neforemnou bramboru, ale na to jsem si poměrně rychle zvykl, a to i díky našlapanému scénáři. Jeph Loeb napsal fajný detektivní příběh se vším, co k tomu patří. Na konci mi sice zůstalo několik otazníků, ale vem to čert - celé jsem si to náramně užil!
October 6, 2025
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part 1 is primarily a setup volume without any pay off, but it's an extremely enjoyable one.
I always appreciate a good street-level story, and this one was no different. Focusing on "The Roman" Falcone as the big bad was a fresh and compelling change of pace for Gotham. The mystery surrounding the serial killer, "Holiday," has also kept me guessing throughout. This initial volume successfully builds atmosphere and intrigue while setting the table for the chaos to come.
However, I have a feeling that this edition has all but spoiled the identity of Holiday in its commentary and bonus issues. If this is indeed the case (and I really hope it's not), I'll be returning to knock another star off this review.
For now, the story itself is engaging, well-paced, and has me eager to jump into the conclusion. Its current 4-star rating is a testament to the strength of the mystery and the great atmosphere, provided the bonus materials haven't ruined the grand reveal.
I always appreciate a good street-level story, and this one was no different. Focusing on "The Roman" Falcone as the big bad was a fresh and compelling change of pace for Gotham. The mystery surrounding the serial killer, "Holiday," has also kept me guessing throughout. This initial volume successfully builds atmosphere and intrigue while setting the table for the chaos to come.
However, I have a feeling that this edition has all but spoiled the identity of Holiday in its commentary and bonus issues. If this is indeed the case (and I really hope it's not), I'll be returning to knock another star off this review.
For now, the story itself is engaging, well-paced, and has me eager to jump into the conclusion. Its current 4-star rating is a testament to the strength of the mystery and the great atmosphere, provided the bonus materials haven't ruined the grand reveal.
October 6, 2021
Fanático total en esta saga. Oscuro, misterioso y con diversos caminos para formar un thriller
May 14, 2020
Part of Zavvi’s Threads box for April. The Long Halloween - Part 1 is an intriguing 90’s story of Batman.
Following a mysterious killer known as Holiday. Who carries out a spree of murders on different public holidays. Starting with Halloween, we also get Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Valentines, and St Patrick’s Day. In this part at least.
What I enjoy so far about the Long Halloween storyline, art, and writing style is its very noir influenced. The grounded approach and inclusion of the different waring gangs helps this.
Batman plays the detective part of his character more than fighting multiple bad guys. It is also a much more grounded and darker approach to the character. The art style supports this greatly.
To round out the book we also have no side kick presence. So this is solo, early days Batman, but by no means inexperienced. Additionally we get to see him work alongside Jim Gordon and Harvey Dent.
Overall a good first part to the story that has me intrigued to find out more regarding Holiday. As the characters identity is not revealed. As a bonus in the addition I was reading there are also two stories from the classic 60’s Batman. One starring the Riddler, the other Poison Ivy. A fun addition to round out the book. But they don’t detract or ruin the main story.
Also no prior knowledge of Batman is needed to enjoy this. I highly recommend this, especially if you want a crime and grounded approach to Batman. Not the over the top action we sometimes get.
Following a mysterious killer known as Holiday. Who carries out a spree of murders on different public holidays. Starting with Halloween, we also get Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Valentines, and St Patrick’s Day. In this part at least.
What I enjoy so far about the Long Halloween storyline, art, and writing style is its very noir influenced. The grounded approach and inclusion of the different waring gangs helps this.
Batman plays the detective part of his character more than fighting multiple bad guys. It is also a much more grounded and darker approach to the character. The art style supports this greatly.
To round out the book we also have no side kick presence. So this is solo, early days Batman, but by no means inexperienced. Additionally we get to see him work alongside Jim Gordon and Harvey Dent.
Overall a good first part to the story that has me intrigued to find out more regarding Holiday. As the characters identity is not revealed. As a bonus in the addition I was reading there are also two stories from the classic 60’s Batman. One starring the Riddler, the other Poison Ivy. A fun addition to round out the book. But they don’t detract or ruin the main story.
Also no prior knowledge of Batman is needed to enjoy this. I highly recommend this, especially if you want a crime and grounded approach to Batman. Not the over the top action we sometimes get.
April 29, 2025
5/5
Yes this is a 5, yes I read this in two days, yes this is probably the best comic I've read. Black mirror has held that spot for a while but while it's still early days it's hard to not admit that it's probably just been dethroned by a comic I have been told countless times over the years by those that have read it that it is one of the best batman comics. For once it is nice to finally see something that has been so over sold to me actually live up to the expectations. So what makes this so good? Let me tell you.
Firstly, the art is really unique but it is good, it's not amazing, it's not Lee Bemerjo but it's more than up to the standard and in some cases is really good.
The opening was amazing - "I beleive in Gotham City." The formatting of the story is equally as good as we are taken through 6 chapters that each cover a holiday, as the serial killer 'Holiday' strikes on the day of national events.
Harvey Dent is great here and it's really nice to see him here before his two face days. His partnership with Jim Gordon is really good and I equally love how their relationships with their ladies are portrayed and explored.
The Joker was great here. He arguably was in my favourite parts and I loved the satire remaking of him as the Grinch. The Joker shown here is the Joker I know and love, silly, childish, and dark.
I also really like how much this comic explores the mob and the crime families of Gotham city and how both Bruce Wayne and Batman interact with these characters/families.
Someone else said it in their review and I have to agree - this is the perfect introductory tale for someone who's never read Batman before.
This comic has a really eerie and dark overlay that feeds perfectly into the tone that makes the entire story so good to read. There's something inherently simple and yet brilliant about the entire thing. It doesn't have the intricacies of a comic like 'Black Mirror' but damn it I'm saying it doesn't need them. Part 2 is already on the way and I can't wait to finish the story like I'm Cody Rhodes.
We all know sometimes 'classics' don't live up to their names but I can confidently say that Jeph Loeb is one of the best batman writers out there - first hush and now this masterpiece.
Also lastly but not least, shoutout to my goat calendar man, getting the screen time he deserves 🥳.
Yes this is a 5, yes I read this in two days, yes this is probably the best comic I've read. Black mirror has held that spot for a while but while it's still early days it's hard to not admit that it's probably just been dethroned by a comic I have been told countless times over the years by those that have read it that it is one of the best batman comics. For once it is nice to finally see something that has been so over sold to me actually live up to the expectations. So what makes this so good? Let me tell you.
Firstly, the art is really unique but it is good, it's not amazing, it's not Lee Bemerjo but it's more than up to the standard and in some cases is really good.
The opening was amazing - "I beleive in Gotham City." The formatting of the story is equally as good as we are taken through 6 chapters that each cover a holiday, as the serial killer 'Holiday' strikes on the day of national events.
Harvey Dent is great here and it's really nice to see him here before his two face days. His partnership with Jim Gordon is really good and I equally love how their relationships with their ladies are portrayed and explored.
The Joker was great here. He arguably was in my favourite parts and I loved the satire remaking of him as the Grinch. The Joker shown here is the Joker I know and love, silly, childish, and dark.
I also really like how much this comic explores the mob and the crime families of Gotham city and how both Bruce Wayne and Batman interact with these characters/families.
Someone else said it in their review and I have to agree - this is the perfect introductory tale for someone who's never read Batman before.
This comic has a really eerie and dark overlay that feeds perfectly into the tone that makes the entire story so good to read. There's something inherently simple and yet brilliant about the entire thing. It doesn't have the intricacies of a comic like 'Black Mirror' but damn it I'm saying it doesn't need them. Part 2 is already on the way and I can't wait to finish the story like I'm Cody Rhodes.
We all know sometimes 'classics' don't live up to their names but I can confidently say that Jeph Loeb is one of the best batman writers out there - first hush and now this masterpiece.
Also lastly but not least, shoutout to my goat calendar man, getting the screen time he deserves 🥳.
March 25, 2022
Puntaje: 5 Estrellas.
Esta es sin duda de las mejores historias en la mitología del Murcielago.
Es simplemente fascinante leer esta novela gráfica con sus tintes policiacos y con el misterio de quien será Festivo.
Se lee en un santiamén.
Esta es sin duda de las mejores historias en la mitología del Murcielago.
Es simplemente fascinante leer esta novela gráfica con sus tintes policiacos y con el misterio de quien será Festivo.
Se lee en un santiamén.
March 30, 2018
I am enjoying the story and can't wait to read part two, but the artwork pulls me out sometimes.
We follow Batman, Gordon, and Dents' investigation in to who "Holiday" is. Which intriguing in itself, although I do have my suspicions.
We get to revisit some old friends from the villain catalogue. I do have to say my favourite issue was Joker. The Night Before Christmas rhyme was brilliantly executed.
We follow Batman, Gordon, and Dents' investigation in to who "Holiday" is. Which intriguing in itself, although I do have my suspicions.
We get to revisit some old friends from the villain catalogue. I do have to say my favourite issue was Joker. The Night Before Christmas rhyme was brilliantly executed.
October 18, 2019
Realističtější představení Gothamu a Batmanových protivníků než v Tichu.
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March 18, 2023
“The town isn't big enough for two homicidal maniacs.”
August 5, 2023
Os chefões da máfia de Gotham City estão assustados com um novo assassino em série, o Feriado. Ele só mata em datas especiais (isso é genial, já explico). Ao mesmo tempo, Batman, Jim Gordon e Harvey Dent, estão trabalhando juntos para derrubar o crime organizado de Gotham e prender o Feriado.
Jeph Loeb escreve uma história incrível que durou 13 meses para ser concluída. A cada mês que passava, os leitores ficavam ansiosos para ver a trama se desenvolvendo e mais um assassinato acontecendo. E aqui entra a genialidade. Ele utilizava a data especial do mês de publicação como tema e por causa disso a história não esfriou em nenhum momento, pelo contrário, ela ia ficando cada vez mais intrigante.
Uma coisa é certa, Jeph Loeb sabe trabalhar com a galeria de vilões do Batman. Vemos isso aqui e em Batman: Silêncio, também publicado pela Eaglemoss há umas edições.
O clima de mistério e de investigação é muito bem explorado. O maior detetive do mundo precisa utilizar todas as suas habilidades para dar conta de tudo isso.
Outra parte genial da obra são as artes de Tim Sale. O jeito que ele desenha se encaixa perfeitamente com o tema de Dia das Bruxas da obra. Tudo se dialoga muito bem com o que o roteiro quer passar.
E nessa edição a Eaglemoss traz ainda as edições: Detective Comics 140, de 1948, onde há a primeira aparição do Charada; e Batman 181, de 1966, onde traz a primeira aparição da Hera Venenosa.
Jeph Loeb escreve uma história incrível que durou 13 meses para ser concluída. A cada mês que passava, os leitores ficavam ansiosos para ver a trama se desenvolvendo e mais um assassinato acontecendo. E aqui entra a genialidade. Ele utilizava a data especial do mês de publicação como tema e por causa disso a história não esfriou em nenhum momento, pelo contrário, ela ia ficando cada vez mais intrigante.
Uma coisa é certa, Jeph Loeb sabe trabalhar com a galeria de vilões do Batman. Vemos isso aqui e em Batman: Silêncio, também publicado pela Eaglemoss há umas edições.
O clima de mistério e de investigação é muito bem explorado. O maior detetive do mundo precisa utilizar todas as suas habilidades para dar conta de tudo isso.
Outra parte genial da obra são as artes de Tim Sale. O jeito que ele desenha se encaixa perfeitamente com o tema de Dia das Bruxas da obra. Tudo se dialoga muito bem com o que o roteiro quer passar.
E nessa edição a Eaglemoss traz ainda as edições: Detective Comics 140, de 1948, onde há a primeira aparição do Charada; e Batman 181, de 1966, onde traz a primeira aparição da Hera Venenosa.
November 14, 2021
El largo Halloween es un recorrido a través de la más que interesante y jugosa galería de villanos del Caballero de la noche, teniendo como telón de fondo, además, un misterioso y nuevo asesino que aplaca a las familias mafiosas más peligrosas de la ciudad.
Al mismo tiempo, hablamos de una persecución detectivesca que brinda la oportunidad de estudiar los alcances de la justicia tradicional, y cómo Batman (y sus allegados) siempre está a punto de romper ese delgado hilo entre la legalidad y la ilicitud, lo que vendría a ser directamente descubrir la venda de Temis (o Dice).
Por si fuera poco, Gótica es dibujada como un epicentro de locura, desgracia, almas perdidas y demonios que deambulan y exhalan caos; realmente hablamos de una ciudad cuya paz, por momentos, se deja ver como una utopía.
Tal vez lo único que no me gustó de esa primera tanda de la novela, es un incidente del segundo tomo, relacionado con una máscara de látex y suplantación de identidad que rompe demasiado con la verosimilitud del relato.
Por lo demás, una lectura más que recomendada, curiosa e hipnótica.
Al mismo tiempo, hablamos de una persecución detectivesca que brinda la oportunidad de estudiar los alcances de la justicia tradicional, y cómo Batman (y sus allegados) siempre está a punto de romper ese delgado hilo entre la legalidad y la ilicitud, lo que vendría a ser directamente descubrir la venda de Temis (o Dice).
Por si fuera poco, Gótica es dibujada como un epicentro de locura, desgracia, almas perdidas y demonios que deambulan y exhalan caos; realmente hablamos de una ciudad cuya paz, por momentos, se deja ver como una utopía.
Tal vez lo único que no me gustó de esa primera tanda de la novela, es un incidente del segundo tomo, relacionado con una máscara de látex y suplantación de identidad que rompe demasiado con la verosimilitud del relato.
Por lo demás, una lectura más que recomendada, curiosa e hipnótica.
July 2, 2018
He querido leer este comic por un montón de tiempo, en particular por dos razones: Spiderman: Blue me encantó y quería leer más de Loeb y Sale, y por otro lado había leído por ahí que esta historia es una suerte de continuación de Year One de Miller, y no me decepcionó en lo más mínimo, al menos esta primera parte.
Esta es una historia muy minimalista, con mucho misterio y una gran galería de personajes, contada a través de saltos temporales. Los dibujos de Tim Sale también siguen una línea minimalista, con grandes plenos de color y lineas limpias, que de alguna forma me recordó tanto a Miller como a Mazzuchelli, a mi particularmente me gusta su estilo, pero es un estilo muy propio que puede no ser para todos.
Me encantó esta primera parte, vamos a ver como continúa y quien es realmente el asesino Festivo.
Esta es una historia muy minimalista, con mucho misterio y una gran galería de personajes, contada a través de saltos temporales. Los dibujos de Tim Sale también siguen una línea minimalista, con grandes plenos de color y lineas limpias, que de alguna forma me recordó tanto a Miller como a Mazzuchelli, a mi particularmente me gusta su estilo, pero es un estilo muy propio que puede no ser para todos.
Me encantó esta primera parte, vamos a ver como continúa y quien es realmente el asesino Festivo.
March 21, 2022
Una gran novela gráfica del caballero oscuro, que me recuerda mucho a "Silencio" al tener un enemigo desconocido y la aparición de varios de los "viejos conocidos". Acá Harvey Dent es el aguerrido fiscal de distrito, Gordon acaba de tener un hijo con su esposa Barbara y Selina Kyle anda en un romance con Bruce Wayne. Además, Solomon Grundy, Poison Ivy Y Joker hacen su aparición. Y todos tienen que ver con Festivo, el (o la) asesin@ que ataca en días feriados y está destruyendo el emporio de Carmine Falcone. Es claramente un punto de partida para "The Batman" de Matt Reeves. Divertida, con diálogos geniales y una gráfica increíble.
January 1, 2017
Dawno temu, to była moja pierwsza komiksowa pozycja z Batmanem na poważnie. Po latach historia wciąż jest dobra, a znając jej przebieg, można odkrywać w niej nowe szczegóły i smaczki. To zdecydowanie jeden z moich ulubionych komiksów — ma fantastyczny scenariusz, który został obłędnie zrealizowany graficznie. Teraz zostaje tylko czekać na kolejną przesyłkę od wydawnictwa: z częścią drugą :)
July 29, 2022
Asi to nebude úplně můj nejoblíbenější svazek, nicméně i tak je to to lepší v sérii. Dějově zajímavé, svižné, dobrá zápletka. Jen mi tentokrát úplně nesedí vyobrazení postav v té kresbě. Volbou barevného spektra ovšem super, podtrhuje to takovou tu tajemnou až temnou atmosféru, kterou mám s Gotham City spojenou. Takže 4 hvězdy pro mne na místě.
July 19, 2023
Honestly just one of the best graphic novels I’ve ever read. I love the mystery aspects to all Batman stories, this one had me wondering who the killer was every step of the way. Really really enjoyed it!
April 27, 2025
⭐️4,5⭐️
Qué pasada. No le pongo las cinco estrellas porque seguro que la segunda parte lo termina de rematar. Los toques de thriller noir policiaco son maravillosos (y siento bastante predilección por ese género, así que cómo no me va a encantar). Una maravilla.
Qué pasada. No le pongo las cinco estrellas porque seguro que la segunda parte lo termina de rematar. Los toques de thriller noir policiaco son maravillosos (y siento bastante predilección por ese género, así que cómo no me va a encantar). Una maravilla.
January 31, 2021
Gran comic para entrar en el mundo de Batman y sus villanos.
July 20, 2021
Una buena relectura!!
October 31, 2021
Why Batman is such a compelling character? Rwad this one and you will remember/figure out why. Christopher Nolan did.
May 1, 2022
Toni noir, quasi hard boiled, e una storia intrigante.
December 6, 2022
I love Tim Sale's art but I don't see what all the fuss is about (at least in this first part).
December 8, 2023
estoy intrigada ngl
El guion es bueno y el dibujo no es mucho mi estilo pero seguiré leyendo porque necesito saber quien es festivo
El guion es bueno y el dibujo no es mucho mi estilo pero seguiré leyendo porque necesito saber quien es festivo
June 3, 2024
No se como hace loeb para balancear tanto personaje y hacerlo querido.
July 20, 2024
Bueno pero no de mis favoritos, aunque un buen plus que incluya los clásicos comienzos de hiedra venenosa y el acertijo.
August 16, 2024
Bruce Wayne yawning was the highlight of my day.
October 2, 2025
4.5 rounded up
June 20, 2021
Fue interesante leer este cómic definitivamente. Creo que lo que me jodio la experiencia fue el hecho de que yo le tenía bastantes expectativas y eso hizo que la historia resultara un tanto irrelevante para mi al final de cuentas.
Eso ni quiere decir que fue mala debido a que hubieron varios elementos en la misma que hicieron que fuera buena
Toda la trama del villano que atacaba en días de festividades fue interesante y creo que eso es algo en que los cómicos de batman sin buenos, en presentarte a villanos extravagantes y que cada uno de ellos tiene sus propias características comiqueras.
También fue bueno ver a Harvey Dent antes de volverse Dos Caras. Ver que fue el hecho que hizo que detonar y pasara de ser un abogado bien reconocido amigo tanto de Gordon como de Batman a pasar a lentamente perder la locura conforme se metía cada vez mas en el caso.
El pero que le pongo es que la revelación de la identidad de Festivo se me resultó un poco insulsa, siento que debió de haber sido alguien más relevante que un personaje secundario mafioso cualquiera.
Eso ni quiere decir que fue mala debido a que hubieron varios elementos en la misma que hicieron que fuera buena
Toda la trama del villano que atacaba en días de festividades fue interesante y creo que eso es algo en que los cómicos de batman sin buenos, en presentarte a villanos extravagantes y que cada uno de ellos tiene sus propias características comiqueras.
También fue bueno ver a Harvey Dent antes de volverse Dos Caras. Ver que fue el hecho que hizo que detonar y pasara de ser un abogado bien reconocido amigo tanto de Gordon como de Batman a pasar a lentamente perder la locura conforme se metía cada vez mas en el caso.
El pero que le pongo es que la revelación de la identidad de Festivo se me resultó un poco insulsa, siento que debió de haber sido alguien más relevante que un personaje secundario mafioso cualquiera.
July 24, 2022
Una de las historias que siempre había querido leer de Batman era esta, por su peculiar y llamativo titulo, sin embargo cuando revisaba en las librerías su precio era (es) bastante elevado como para darme el gusto, así que cuando supe de que estaba en esta colección, supe que por fin podría leerla.
La historia de momento va muy interesante e intrigante, definitivamente rinde culto a las mejores novelas y películas del mismo genero, la variedad de personajes que va en aumento también es un punto bastante a favor, sin embargo, no termina de convencerme del todo el dibujo, por momentos me encanta, por otros no tanto.
La historia de momento va muy interesante e intrigante, definitivamente rinde culto a las mejores novelas y películas del mismo genero, la variedad de personajes que va en aumento también es un punto bastante a favor, sin embargo, no termina de convencerme del todo el dibujo, por momentos me encanta, por otros no tanto.
April 13, 2016
Essa parceria Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale já era de se esperar, mas os traços de Sale são um tanto incomuns para as personagens dessa obra... De início temos Bruce: "Eu acredito em Harvey Dent."
Em sua busca, Batman encontra nos esgotos aquele que nasceu numa segunda-feira... E quem é o assassino Feriado, que sempre mata em tons de cinza (uma ótima jogada para quadrinhos)?
Harvey: "Sempre há dois modos de se olhar tudo."
No dia 14/02, oferecem a Bruce uma rosa; alguém que tem lábios verdes, que também agirá no dia de São Patrício...
Vamos à parte 2!
Em sua busca, Batman encontra nos esgotos aquele que nasceu numa segunda-feira... E quem é o assassino Feriado, que sempre mata em tons de cinza (uma ótima jogada para quadrinhos)?
Harvey: "Sempre há dois modos de se olhar tudo."
No dia 14/02, oferecem a Bruce uma rosa; alguém que tem lábios verdes, que também agirá no dia de São Patrício...
Vamos à parte 2!
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