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Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale: Batman (Paperback, 1999, DC Comics) 4 stars

Review of 'Batman' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Edition Read: Individual Issues on Comixlogy.

The Team Up of Loeb & Sale in The Long Halloween and Dark Victory is something I've seen referred to as a classic, and amazing reboot of the Batman story. And it is every bit as good as I had heard.

The Long Halloween manages to merge Gotham's Mob life and it's Rogue gallery together into a compelling mystery surrounding the killer Holiday. Everyone from Rogues to Mobsters get their moment in gorgeous artwork and compelling dialogue.

In particular, I can see why this is many people's favorite imagining of The Scarecrow & The Mad Hatter (their team up in the July chapter being the reason I eventually caved and picked up the book).

It's got a little something for everyone from Bruce & Selina's troubled romance, to family drama with the five mob families of Gotham. And of course, Commissioner Gordon & Harvey Dent take their spot alongside Batman and the Gotham PD.

It's a great story, with a great twist & completely worth reading. Loved it. Go read it.