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Post by HUSH on Oct 3, 2004 1:26:12 GMT -5
Hey all, with my current streak of graphic novel/tpb reading, I realized that I might be interested in investing in Batman: The Long Halloween. I haven't heard much about this title, nor do I know much about it, other than it takes place sometime around the events of Year One. My point: could any one who's read this comic tell me how it is? Nothing about the story is needed, just how good you thought it was. It would be much appreciated!
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Post by NAMTAB on Oct 3, 2004 5:32:42 GMT -5
ABSOLUTELY ONE OF THE BEST BATMAN STORIES EVER!
THIS IS ACTUALLY THE STORY THAT MADE JEPH LOEB AND TIM SALE COMIC SUPERSTARS, AND THERE IS NO QUESTION "WHY?".
IT CHRONICLES GOTHAM'S TRANSITION FROM "REGULAR MOBSTERS" TO "INSANE CRIMINAL FREAKS", AS WELL AS DEVELOP THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BATMAN, GORDON AND DENT, AS THEY FORM A PARTNERSHIP TO FACE THIS EVIL FORCES AND SOLVE THE MURDER MISTERY THAT FUELS THE STORY.
PICK IT UP, AND I HOPE TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS ON "WHO'S HOLIDAY?" SOON.
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Post by Warlord on Oct 3, 2004 7:05:27 GMT -5
I'd agree with the story is one of the all time greats - but I hate the artwork. Again Dark Victory "A Halloween Special" is also a worthwhile read but I really don't like the Sale artwork.
Still I used to think that about Kelley Jones' work but I really like it now.
W
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Post by re on Oct 3, 2004 15:04:55 GMT -5
Definatly Bane you MUST get this book and it's sequeal Batman: Dark Victory, The Long Halloween is AWESOME, with great writing and spectacular art. So, you NEED these books to your collection. They are my favorite Bat-books I own.  |
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Post by JotaEse on Oct 4, 2004 10:29:21 GMT -5
I notice you are doing a little Jeph Loeb reading...Hush and now maybe LH & DV!
Great choices. Me, my wife, and 4 of my friends adore Jeph's writing....he is my wife and I's favorite writer. Why? Hush, Long Halloween, and Dark Victory are AMAZING!!! They are must reads if you claim to be a Batfan. You may want to pick up Batman: Haunted Knight for fun. I am getting Superman: Man for all Seasons (or whatever it is) this week.
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Post by HUSH on Oct 4, 2004 13:56:12 GMT -5
Cool. I think I will read it. I didn't realize it was a sequel to Dark Victory, so I'll have to get that, too.  And I love Hush! |
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Post by PunkRockGirl on Oct 10, 2004 19:45:06 GMT -5
Loeb & Sale are a phenomenal pair when it comes to Batman, and I liked the Superman For All Seasons a lot too. Long Halloween is
excellent. If you can track down their three Halloween one-shots (which have been collected in a softcover collection), that's definitely worth getting too.
- PunkRockGirl
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Post by gotham95 on Oct 11, 2004 3:41:30 GMT -5
[shadow=blue,left,300]YOU MUST GET THIS BOOK! It is a wonderful read. You will not regret it![/shadow]
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Post by CConn on Oct 11, 2004 3:43:46 GMT -5
yeah, I'd definitely suggest getting it...TLH is one of the best...
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Post by JotaEse on Oct 11, 2004 10:57:01 GMT -5
Yeah, The Halloween stories are great too (Collected as Haunted Knight) and the new Catwoman: When in Rome that happens during Dark Vistory is also good so far.
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Post by Batleaf93 on Oct 13, 2004 22:15:35 GMT -5
Quite simply 2 of my favorite batman stories of all time. (LH and DV)
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Post by Severen on Oct 16, 2004 9:38:48 GMT -5
I have to agree with Warlord, I wasn't a fan of Sale's artwork at all in Long Halloween and Dark Bictory, and I outright hated his artwork in Superman For All Seasons (so much so it actually detracted from the story for me, something art good or bad almost never does for me), but the books are well worth reading for any self respecting Bat-fan, definitely.
I must say though, and I know that I'm in the extreme minority on this, that I did find The Long Halloween to be slightly over rated, it was good, very good even, but I never found it quite great, despite some fantastic character moments. The story and mystery just wasn't quite up to the characterizations at times for me. Still a damn good book all the same.
Dark Victory though, and again I'm in the minority here, I thought was even better than TLH, although the ending felt like a bit of a cheap (and predictable) cop out for my tastes. Still despite any minor quibbles I might personally have both are still very good books at the very least, and definitely must reads for Batfans.
Severen.
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Post by TheQuestion on Oct 17, 2004 11:35:24 GMT -5
this looks interestng, Ill pick it up
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Post by BlackBat on Oct 18, 2004 19:02:24 GMT -5
What else can I say that hasn't been said. LH & DV (along with Haunted Knight) are some of my fav. bat stories. They're a definite read.
~Tim
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Post by JokersGalPal on Oct 21, 2004 11:29:45 GMT -5
I love the story...hated Sale's art, but it was all worth reading
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Post by theheckler on Oct 21, 2004 14:33:44 GMT -5
would anybody buy the long halloween if it was redrawn by another artist. if so who would you prefer to do the art. it would be interesting if Jim Lee reimagined it now, or Alan Davis
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Post by Warlord on Oct 21, 2004 16:24:04 GMT -5
I love the story...hated Sale's art, but it was all worth reading Nice to know it's not just me. |
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Post by Warlord on Oct 21, 2004 16:28:00 GMT -5
would anybody buy the long halloween if it was redrawn by another artist. if so who would you prefer to do the art. it would be interesting if Jim Lee reimagined it now, or Alan Davis Jim Lee is a cool artist. His Batman looked great. I'd like to see Dwayne Turner do a stint at Batman. Currently doing some Superman stuff, but comes from Curse of the Spawn & Witchblade to name a few. |
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Post by Decaman on Oct 21, 2004 19:11:32 GMT -5
I thought that Tim Sale's art was not bad and a nice change from the hyper-realistic art form that a lot of books aim for. I really enjoy Loeb and Sale's Bat-stories and I am looking forward to each issue of When in Rome.
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Post by HUSH on Nov 9, 2004 18:48:47 GMT -5
I got it! I've read about half of it. I like! |
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Post by HUSH on Nov 9, 2004 22:12:36 GMT -5
Finished! Great story. Now, on to Superman/Batman. |
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Post by BDG on Nov 10, 2004 0:06:24 GMT -5
congrats Lex, glad to hear you enjoyed it. TLH is one of my favorites if not my fav of all time. im a big fan of batman's early years and i also enjoy mystery/suspense sotries...so you can imagine how much i liked this one lol. i thought the writing was great, and i like the art as well.
as its been mentioned, if you havent already done so, be sure to go get the sequel, dark victory. also another book by the loeb/sale team thats is very much worth checking out is haunted knight.
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Post by gotham95 on Nov 10, 2004 10:21:42 GMT -5
[shadow=blue,left,300]I thought Tim Sale's art is what helped make the story so cool and dark. [/shadow]
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Post by HUSH on Nov 10, 2004 21:56:03 GMT -5
as its been mentioned, if you havent already done so, be sure to go get the sequel, dark victory. also another book by the loeb/sale team thats is very much worth checking out is haunted knight. Will do! And is Haunted Knight a sequel to TLH, as well? Or a prequel? |
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Post by BDG on Nov 10, 2004 23:15:40 GMT -5
Will do! And is Haunted Knight a sequel to TLH, as well? Or a prequel? its actually neither. its the first works of the loeb/sale team. they did 3 halloween specials, and i guess the 4th year or so, DC decided to put them all in one book. from there they went and did the long halloween. after so many great reviews fo it, they decided to work on a sequel to LH with dark victory. i think it'd be kool if they now came up with something to follow up Dv with hehe. |
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Post by Messiah on Nov 16, 2004 15:54:39 GMT -5
Haunted Knight is great! And mark me as another who truly enjoyed The Long Halloween, save for its artwork. Dark Victory is good, but my least favorite of these three titles. I'm hoping it grows on me, but... either way, satisfying reading however you look at it.
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Post by anthonywayne on Nov 19, 2004 15:25:46 GMT -5
I remember collecting each issue, one month at a time, when it started, and not being able to wait for the next one to come out - which has been pretty much the case with every Bat-story done by Mr. Loeb.
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Post by CConn on Nov 19, 2004 16:24:29 GMT -5
TLH's art is meh at best, but the story is one of the best I've ever read. Which definitely makes up for the artistic flaws, in my mind at least.  |
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Post by TheBatBegins on Nov 19, 2004 16:47:41 GMT -5
I really liked the art in TLH. It fits the story and has a very unique style. Maybe it is an acquired taste. But it gives a very noirish feel and I think it suits Batman's universe the best. |
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Post by CConn on Nov 19, 2004 17:13:20 GMT -5
I really liked the art in TLH. It fits the story and has a very unique style. Maybe it is an acquired taste. But it gives a very noirish feel and I think it suits Batman's universe the best. That could be true...Sale could be looked at as an "abstract" Batman artist...Though I do think Lee did some very Noirish art in the flashback scenes in Hush... |
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And I love Hush! 
