One of the best Batman graphic novels I
have read in a long time brought to us by the dynamic duo of Jeff
Loeb and Tim Sale, Batman: The Long Halloween concerns a new killer
in Gotham City named 'Holiday' who is killing off The Roman's family.
The story is a great one with a whole bunch of twists and turns that
will lead you wanting to read on. I started reading the graphic novel
almost as soon as I bought it and I couldn't put it down! The artwork
is fantastic as well and almost gives a breath of fresh air in the
art department for the dark knight himself. Loeb and Sale have
themselves a great team going on and you'd be mad not to read this.
There are some pretty cool scenes in the graphic novel as well as a nice new telling of the origin of Two Face, some characters who you'd not expect to be in this appear in it as well such as Joker, Riddler, Calender Man (and no, before you think you've sussed the villain it is NOT him) and Catwoman. The good thing is they're not just thrown in there for a villain brawl, they all have significance to the storyline which adds as a nice little extra.
The plot is detailed which really draws you in and feels like an actual detective novel (almost a hint at Batman's origins in DC Comics), you actually feel your heart quicken and your hands grip as you turn the page to find out that there's more mystery to come. The graphic novel is split into chapters (thirteen in total) which gives the book a good layout to it and makes it feel like an actual novel and not just one long story. It gives the book a unique feel to it and makes it seem more...sophisticated if you like. When you finish it you get the same feeling from eating your favourite meal, a satisfied warm feeling that makes you feel accomplished of sorts. That is the feeling I get from reading The Long Halloween.
There are some pretty cool scenes in the graphic novel as well as a nice new telling of the origin of Two Face, some characters who you'd not expect to be in this appear in it as well such as Joker, Riddler, Calender Man (and no, before you think you've sussed the villain it is NOT him) and Catwoman. The good thing is they're not just thrown in there for a villain brawl, they all have significance to the storyline which adds as a nice little extra.
The plot is detailed which really draws you in and feels like an actual detective novel (almost a hint at Batman's origins in DC Comics), you actually feel your heart quicken and your hands grip as you turn the page to find out that there's more mystery to come. The graphic novel is split into chapters (thirteen in total) which gives the book a good layout to it and makes it feel like an actual novel and not just one long story. It gives the book a unique feel to it and makes it seem more...sophisticated if you like. When you finish it you get the same feeling from eating your favourite meal, a satisfied warm feeling that makes you feel accomplished of sorts. That is the feeling I get from reading The Long Halloween.
The Long Halloween is one of the most
original Batman storylines I have read in a while and it is certainly
in my top three of best Batman stories of all time, I'd recommend
that you read the graphic novel at least twice to really get a grip
on some of the plot points as the twist at the end can be a bit
overwhelming at first but it truly is an amazing graphic novel. I
give this a smooth 10/10 for its creativity in the storyline and the
beautiful artwork that accompanies it. Take my advice and read The
Long Halloween as soon as possible, believe me you will not regret
it!
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