Reviews with content warning for Gun violence - Batman: The Long Halloween

“Taking place during Batman’s early days of crime fighting, The Long Halloween tells the story of a mysterious killer named Holiday, who murders people on holidays, one each month. Working with District Attorney Harvey Dent and Captain James Gordon, Batman races against the calendar as he tries to discover who Holiday is before he claims his next victim each month, while attempting to stop the crime war between two of Gotham City’s most powerful families, Sal Maroni and Carmen Falcone.”

This is also the story of Two-Face, how he went from district attorney Harvey Dent to one of Batman’s rogues gallery. While this isn’t my favourite villain, I do appreciate a good origin story!

What I loved:

Tim Sale’s art is top tier!! The covers are so 90’s but the character designs too, favourites were Selina Kyle/Catwoman and Poison Ivy
The pact between Batman, Gordon and Harvey Dent (also Captain Gordon at this time). Without Jeph Loeb, I doubt we would have Batman Begins.
Specifically Harvey Dent’s turn to Two-Face, it makes sense

Honestly I have only one concern, and I wouldn’t even call it “What I hate” because it keeps you guessing but it kinda annoyed me…

Each person I suspected as Holiday
Gilda Dent, Alberto, and Harvey Dent
was correct… but tricked me. Again while this isn’t a negative and you should still read, I was confused and trying to figure out how they did it.
Honourable mention: Joker’s teeth. Iykyk

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proza's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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spooderman's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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xandra_lyn's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This is a classic, and it lives up to the hype. I really enjoyed the twists and turns, and wasn't expecting what happened at the end. I love when classics remained unspoiled (although I wish they'd kept the true story as part of the movie. The movie was incrediblely depressing at the end.)

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felofhe's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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woodenpersonality's review against another edition

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dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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twiceaselegant's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I believe in Batman.
A classic, riveting superbly compelling comic, even if the very end is a bit disappointing.

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ley_in_bookparadise's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

Magnífico. Al principio me costo engancharme, presenta muchos personajes. Y el primer capítulo sucedio muy lento oara mi gusto. Pero despues fue una carrera hasta el final por saber como iban a ir sucediendo las cosas. Me mantuvo expectante hasta la ultima viñeta.

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