Batman: The Long Halloween / The Last Halloween

by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale

A noir-infused Gotham mystery and its modern continuation, centered on holiday murders, mob war, and Batman's early crusade.

Geek’s cut

Comic-book storytelling with the density of a good tech spec: every panel doing double duty, every line of dialogue carrying lore, emotion, or both.

Deeper dive

A stylish, detective-driven Batman saga blending classic noir atmosphere with psychological tension. The story follows Batman, Gordon, and Dent through a city under siege as holiday killings reshape Gotham's underworld and legacy.