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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I had heard a lot of good things about The Long Halloween before I made the purchase but it still turned out to be even better than I expected. The murder mystery plot is thoroughly engaging but the best part about TLH is the character development - with Two-Face's origin being the driving force behind the entire story. It is also cool to see how much influence this book had on the latest two movies - with a couple of scenes having been transposed to film almost identically.
At first, I was a bit thrown by Tim Sale's artwork as it's quite abstract. However, it did not take long to grow on me. Sale perfectly captures the dank cesspool that is Gotham City. In some full and double page frames I often spent minutes exploring all the tiny little details. This is the second of two "Absolute" editions that I have bought (the first being All-Star Superman) and it is well worth it. The Long Halloween is an epic (around 400 pages long) and lends itself excellently to the large format of the Absolute edition. This is essential reading to anyone who claims to be a fan of Batman or anyone who wants to learn more about Gotham's Dark Knight.
At first, I was a bit thrown by Tim Sale's artwork as it's quite abstract. However, it did not take long to grow on me. Sale perfectly captures the dank cesspool that is Gotham City. In some full and double page frames I often spent minutes exploring all the tiny little details. This is the second of two "Absolute" editions that I have bought (the first being All-Star Superman) and it is well worth it. The Long Halloween is an epic (around 400 pages long) and lends itself excellently to the large format of the Absolute edition. This is essential reading to anyone who claims to be a fan of Batman or anyone who wants to learn more about Gotham's Dark Knight.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Classic Batman Story Gets the Absolute Treatment
9 April 2007
Format:Hardcover
Released in 1996 to 1997, Batman The Long Halloween was one of DC's most popular titles in the year the mini-series was released in monthly installments. I vividly recall Wizard Magazine's enthusiasm as they ran many articles speculating on who "Holiday" was.
Now ten years after it's initial run, DC has given the story the "Absolute" treatment. The result is what you can expect from the Absolute editions. A first rate production, the color is crisp, the pages thick, the extras include an interview with creators Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. Again, it would have been nice to see some of Loeb's scripts, but the inclusion of the series proposal and their discussion of the series striking covers makes up for the lack of scripts (for me it does anyway). If you are a fan of The Long Halloween, or Tim Sale's art, this is a must have. I wonder what the next Absolute Edition will be...Dark Victory perhaps?
Now ten years after it's initial run, DC has given the story the "Absolute" treatment. The result is what you can expect from the Absolute editions. A first rate production, the color is crisp, the pages thick, the extras include an interview with creators Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. Again, it would have been nice to see some of Loeb's scripts, but the inclusion of the series proposal and their discussion of the series striking covers makes up for the lack of scripts (for me it does anyway). If you are a fan of The Long Halloween, or Tim Sale's art, this is a must have. I wonder what the next Absolute Edition will be...Dark Victory perhaps?
28 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Woow, wooow, WOOOOOOOW!!!!!
13 Jun 2007
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
For any Batman fan - I needn't write this, but you should have it. It's amazing!
For those of you unfamiliar with the story, just a few words on that later on. But, to be honest, who is new to this?! It was one of the best Batman storylines ever, with the most awesome artwork. Tim Sale to me is the most "European" of the American artists, his images - each and every cell - can be framed and studied for ages for perfect composition, lighting, pencilling, inking and coloring. So much style and class, woooow!!!
I already read the series as it came out, then waited for the HC back in 98. So why bother? Man, am I happy that I got this. The printing is fabulous! Thick paper, not glossy but matt like the original, deep wonderful colors almost like serigraphies (a huge compliment to the folks at DC! You can see that to them it has also been a work of love to get this out to us)
Now to those unfamiliar with Batman (?!?!) or comics(?!?!?!) Buy this, please, just to get a feel for what is is that all these others are enjoying so much year after year after year.
Unlike many other Batman stories you don't need to know who is who. You can read it as the series' introduction. All the villains are present.
For those of you familiar with the usual suspects, don't worry, the storyline never gets boring. The introductions are perfectly woven into the tale without pausing it for a second.
It's a murder mystery to be read and watched over and over again.
Without spoiling anything, I'm just giving you the original DC introduction from 98:
A costumed hero learning he can trust no one.
A serial killer using the holidays to mark his handiwork.
A crime lord trying to hold onto a crumbling empire.
A city beset by gangsters becoming a haven for freaks.
An honest district attorney hiding a terrible secret.
A dark woman tempting the Dark Knight detective.
And a friendship that would be shattered forever.
P.E.R.F.E.C.T. !!!!! Buy this!!!!! And enjoy for ages.
For those of you unfamiliar with the story, just a few words on that later on. But, to be honest, who is new to this?! It was one of the best Batman storylines ever, with the most awesome artwork. Tim Sale to me is the most "European" of the American artists, his images - each and every cell - can be framed and studied for ages for perfect composition, lighting, pencilling, inking and coloring. So much style and class, woooow!!!
I already read the series as it came out, then waited for the HC back in 98. So why bother? Man, am I happy that I got this. The printing is fabulous! Thick paper, not glossy but matt like the original, deep wonderful colors almost like serigraphies (a huge compliment to the folks at DC! You can see that to them it has also been a work of love to get this out to us)
Now to those unfamiliar with Batman (?!?!) or comics(?!?!?!) Buy this, please, just to get a feel for what is is that all these others are enjoying so much year after year after year.
Unlike many other Batman stories you don't need to know who is who. You can read it as the series' introduction. All the villains are present.
For those of you familiar with the usual suspects, don't worry, the storyline never gets boring. The introductions are perfectly woven into the tale without pausing it for a second.
It's a murder mystery to be read and watched over and over again.
Without spoiling anything, I'm just giving you the original DC introduction from 98:
A costumed hero learning he can trust no one.
A serial killer using the holidays to mark his handiwork.
A crime lord trying to hold onto a crumbling empire.
A city beset by gangsters becoming a haven for freaks.
An honest district attorney hiding a terrible secret.
A dark woman tempting the Dark Knight detective.
And a friendship that would be shattered forever.
P.E.R.F.E.C.T. !!!!! Buy this!!!!! And enjoy for ages.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Awesome Batmal Tale
12 Jun 2007
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a terrific story with a solid mystery, great writing, beautiful artwork, clever dialogue, and rich characters. Highly recommended for both Batman/cominc book fans and anyone looking for a fun read! Entertaining and interesting--a classic. All the Batman villians in one story--what more could you ask for? And a spooky whodunit theme. Buy it for yourself or your friends. One of the best graphic novels of the last 20 years.
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