Description:
The magnificent creative team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale reach their apex in Batman: The Long Halloween. This edition includes original 13-issue series as well as four additional story pages cut from the original series, which are presented fully colored and restored to their place in the story. Also featured are sketches and an introduction by the director and writer of The Dark Knight Rises, Christopher Nolan and David Goyer.
Review
“Featuring Sale’s breathtaking art, which perfectly echoes the moodiness of the subject matter, The Long Halloween was an instant classic..." —Metro Toronto
"The Long Halloween stretches beyond the normal boundaries of comics to create a legendary story of onem man's crusade against an insane world." —IGN
"The Long Halloween is more than a comic book. It's an epic tragedy." —Christopher Nolan (Director The Dark Knight Rises)
About the Author
Tim Sale is not only the artist for the numerous collaborations with Jeph Loeb listed above, but has also worked on Deathblow, Batman: Legends of The Dark Knight, Grendel, Wolverine/Gambit: Victims, Billi 99, Amazon, and various other projects. He had the distinct honor of being the first creator chosen for the artist spotlight series Solo.
Reviews:
An Unforgettable Gift for a Batman Fan.
The media could not be loaded. Batman: The Long Halloween is an outstanding book that completely exceeded expectations. The story is dark, suspenseful, and brilliantly written, keeping readers hooked from beginning to end. The mystery unfolds in a smart and engaging way, offering a deeper look into Batman’s character while introducing memorable moments and strong storytelling. The artwork is detailed and atmospheric, perfectly matching the tone of the narrative and making the reading experience even more immersive. Most importantly, my daughter absolutely loved it. It was truly the best gift I could have given her. She was excited from the first pages and couldn’t stop talking about the story and characters. Seeing how much she enjoyed reading it made the gift even more special. This book is a fantastic choice for young readers and longtime Batman fans alike, and it makes a meaningful, memorable gift that really leaves an impact.
A Halloween to remember
Batman: The Long Halloween is a 13 issue series set in the Year One continuity following Batman. He is tracking down a serial killer targeting the mob crime boss Carmine "The Roman" Falcone's empire as the killer strikes on holidays. It's up to Batman, James Gordan, and Harvey Dent to stop the killer and bring down the Falcone empire.Batman stories usually fall into two camps they can either be grounded in the criminal aspect the underworld of Gotham City or end up into these supernatural mysteries, and Batman, The Long Halloween, is the former not the latter. Where it's Batman trying to take down the mob and his Rogue's gallery while being present take a back seat to let the criminal syndicates play the primary antagonists. It's a nice change of pace. Batman is my favorite superhero part of the reason why he as many great villains and the arcs from taking down immoral assassins to giant walking zombies born on Monday there is no shortage of material. That's the beauty of The Long Halloween; even though the villains are mobsters, it still is one of the better stories up there. Certainly better than most modern-day graphic novels. The serial killer mystery element behind the plot is also well written. It keeps you guessing although by a certain point it does become obvious so there are no curb balls but its suspenseful and like an old noir movie.The art is another highlight of the comic the panels and transitions flow in a way that it's almost cinematic. At the same time, I didn't like some of the aesthetic choices such as Catwoman's costume and Bruce Wayne's design. I can still recognize their merit, unlike the Dark Knight Returns, where I hated the art and preferred the animated movie due to the ugliness of the graphic novel's art. I especially have to praise the flow of the comic as while reading it had me hooked, there where no panels that took me out of that flow. It was truly cinematic. My favorite scene had to be Falcone's Birthday August 2, that was the best chapter of the novel.In the end, I loved Batman The Long Halloween. It truly deserves its classic status. The mystery is a thrill from start to finish; it highlights the underground world of Gotham City. The only real complaint I had with the graphic novel is the story did end with loose ends, and while that doesn't ruin the story, it would have been better with an airtight ending. Regardless, I would say Batman: The Long Halloween is one of the best, if not the best Batman stories in the market. A must-read, whether you like Batman comics, movies, games, or animations.
One Of My Favorite Batman Stories.
Hi There comic book fans,This is one of the single most iconic Batman stories of all time. The origin story of Two-Face rendered supurbly by Jeph Loeb and Time Sale! First, let me tell you. This was one of the first Batman books I read. I started out reading close to six months ago. Given the weight of this story, and others among the firsts to be picked of the web's shelf, I elected to hold off on reviewing this one for a while. I've now read The Black Mirror, Dark Knight Returns, Dark Victory, Long Halloween, The Killing Joke, Knightfall Vol. 1-3, No Man's Land Vol. 1-2, Year One, and Joker. I also have past experience with Batman from growing up on the animated series, watching the films, and the direct to DVD animated features. So now that I have a more complete knowledge of the character in the books, I plan on slowly reviewing my way through the list above, along with some of the other series' I've read. This was a great beginner read, assuming you know the origin story already, and some of the characters that go along with it. It features a ton of villains, but it hardly ever focus' on the one's it doesn't give a bit of backstory on. For a real Batman origin story, read Year One, but assuming you haven't been living in a cave (Haha, funny right?) you'll be able to pick this up and understand just fine. This story focus' on the emotional journey both Batman and Bruce Wayne take as they watch events unfold, leading to the metamorphosis of Friend and Ally Harvey Dent into the schizophrenic enemy Two-Face.This is kind of an odd paperback collection of the famous holiday event. It has a strange material which composes the cover. It's a waxy, or rubbery cover. DC's print quality is good. There is no random ink bleed, and the stock is glossy. The paper has a decent weight to it, so you won't feel like you're going to rip it turning the pages. I used to be a trade paper kind of guy, so I have a lot of cheap paperbacks in my collection, but I've recently gotten more into hardcover collections. This is the only Batman book I'd like to trade up for the Absolute Edition.Writing and art style are very good. Art by Sale always catches my eye. I love the writing for Batman by Loeb. You can see how this is the Batman who inspired Christopher Nolan's character for the films. He has a lot of one-liners jumping out of the shadows, and you can see the relationships with some of his friends and enemies are... interesting.I'm in love with this book. It is a must read for anyone. For longtime Batman fans, and fairly fresh readers as well. Buy this, and you won't regret it.
Abso Batman with an excellent story and beautiful artwork
One of the finest story lines for Absolute Batman fans. Great story and excellent artwork.
One of the best Batman comics
Love love love it
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AED16982
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Order today to get by 7-14 business days
Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.
Imported From: United States
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Description:
The magnificent creative team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale reach their apex in Batman: The Long Halloween. This edition includes original 13-issue series as well as four additional story pages cut from the original series, which are presented fully colored and restored to their place in the story. Also featured are sketches and an introduction by the director and writer of The Dark Knight Rises, Christopher Nolan and David Goyer.
Review
“Featuring Sale’s breathtaking art, which perfectly echoes the moodiness of the subject matter, The Long Halloween was an instant classic..." —Metro Toronto
"The Long Halloween stretches beyond the normal boundaries of comics to create a legendary story of onem man's crusade against an insane world." —IGN
"The Long Halloween is more than a comic book. It's an epic tragedy." —Christopher Nolan (Director The Dark Knight Rises)
About the Author
Tim Sale is not only the artist for the numerous collaborations with Jeph Loeb listed above, but has also worked on Deathblow, Batman: Legends of The Dark Knight, Grendel, Wolverine/Gambit: Victims, Billi 99, Amazon, and various other projects. He had the distinct honor of being the first creator chosen for the artist spotlight series Solo.
Reviews:
An Unforgettable Gift for a Batman Fan.
The media could not be loaded. Batman: The Long Halloween is an outstanding book that completely exceeded expectations. The story is dark, suspenseful, and brilliantly written, keeping readers hooked from beginning to end. The mystery unfolds in a smart and engaging way, offering a deeper look into Batman’s character while introducing memorable moments and strong storytelling. The artwork is detailed and atmospheric, perfectly matching the tone of the narrative and making the reading experience even more immersive. Most importantly, my daughter absolutely loved it. It was truly the best gift I could have given her. She was excited from the first pages and couldn’t stop talking about the story and characters. Seeing how much she enjoyed reading it made the gift even more special. This book is a fantastic choice for young readers and longtime Batman fans alike, and it makes a meaningful, memorable gift that really leaves an impact.
A Halloween to remember
Batman: The Long Halloween is a 13 issue series set in the Year One continuity following Batman. He is tracking down a serial killer targeting the mob crime boss Carmine "The Roman" Falcone's empire as the killer strikes on holidays. It's up to Batman, James Gordan, and Harvey Dent to stop the killer and bring down the Falcone empire.Batman stories usually fall into two camps they can either be grounded in the criminal aspect the underworld of Gotham City or end up into these supernatural mysteries, and Batman, The Long Halloween, is the former not the latter. Where it's Batman trying to take down the mob and his Rogue's gallery while being present take a back seat to let the criminal syndicates play the primary antagonists. It's a nice change of pace. Batman is my favorite superhero part of the reason why he as many great villains and the arcs from taking down immoral assassins to giant walking zombies born on Monday there is no shortage of material. That's the beauty of The Long Halloween; even though the villains are mobsters, it still is one of the better stories up there. Certainly better than most modern-day graphic novels. The serial killer mystery element behind the plot is also well written. It keeps you guessing although by a certain point it does become obvious so there are no curb balls but its suspenseful and like an old noir movie.The art is another highlight of the comic the panels and transitions flow in a way that it's almost cinematic. At the same time, I didn't like some of the aesthetic choices such as Catwoman's costume and Bruce Wayne's design. I can still recognize their merit, unlike the Dark Knight Returns, where I hated the art and preferred the animated movie due to the ugliness of the graphic novel's art. I especially have to praise the flow of the comic as while reading it had me hooked, there where no panels that took me out of that flow. It was truly cinematic. My favorite scene had to be Falcone's Birthday August 2, that was the best chapter of the novel.In the end, I loved Batman The Long Halloween. It truly deserves its classic status. The mystery is a thrill from start to finish; it highlights the underground world of Gotham City. The only real complaint I had with the graphic novel is the story did end with loose ends, and while that doesn't ruin the story, it would have been better with an airtight ending. Regardless, I would say Batman: The Long Halloween is one of the best, if not the best Batman stories in the market. A must-read, whether you like Batman comics, movies, games, or animations.
One Of My Favorite Batman Stories.
Hi There comic book fans,This is one of the single most iconic Batman stories of all time. The origin story of Two-Face rendered supurbly by Jeph Loeb and Time Sale! First, let me tell you. This was one of the first Batman books I read. I started out reading close to six months ago. Given the weight of this story, and others among the firsts to be picked of the web's shelf, I elected to hold off on reviewing this one for a while. I've now read The Black Mirror, Dark Knight Returns, Dark Victory, Long Halloween, The Killing Joke, Knightfall Vol. 1-3, No Man's Land Vol. 1-2, Year One, and Joker. I also have past experience with Batman from growing up on the animated series, watching the films, and the direct to DVD animated features. So now that I have a more complete knowledge of the character in the books, I plan on slowly reviewing my way through the list above, along with some of the other series' I've read. This was a great beginner read, assuming you know the origin story already, and some of the characters that go along with it. It features a ton of villains, but it hardly ever focus' on the one's it doesn't give a bit of backstory on. For a real Batman origin story, read Year One, but assuming you haven't been living in a cave (Haha, funny right?) you'll be able to pick this up and understand just fine. This story focus' on the emotional journey both Batman and Bruce Wayne take as they watch events unfold, leading to the metamorphosis of Friend and Ally Harvey Dent into the schizophrenic enemy Two-Face.This is kind of an odd paperback collection of the famous holiday event. It has a strange material which composes the cover. It's a waxy, or rubbery cover. DC's print quality is good. There is no random ink bleed, and the stock is glossy. The paper has a decent weight to it, so you won't feel like you're going to rip it turning the pages. I used to be a trade paper kind of guy, so I have a lot of cheap paperbacks in my collection, but I've recently gotten more into hardcover collections. This is the only Batman book I'd like to trade up for the Absolute Edition.Writing and art style are very good. Art by Sale always catches my eye. I love the writing for Batman by Loeb. You can see how this is the Batman who inspired Christopher Nolan's character for the films. He has a lot of one-liners jumping out of the shadows, and you can see the relationships with some of his friends and enemies are... interesting.I'm in love with this book. It is a must read for anyone. For longtime Batman fans, and fairly fresh readers as well. Buy this, and you won't regret it.
Abso Batman with an excellent story and beautiful artwork
One of the finest story lines for Absolute Batman fans. Great story and excellent artwork.
One of the best Batman comics
Love love love it
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