In 1996, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale teamed up for Batman: The Long Halloween, an award-winning 13-chapter saga that spawned multiple sequels and stands as the most influential Batman story of its era. Now, Loeb returns to the world of The Long Halloween for its long-anticipated final act--Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween, an all-new 10-part mystery continuing the story from 2021's Batman: The Long Halloween Special. In each issue, Loeb will be joined by one of the top artists in comics, in a beautiful and lovingly crafted tribute to Sale's art and legacy. As the noose tightens around Gotham City, Robin seeks aid from anmore
Batman The Long Halloween, The Last Halloween #3 leans heavily into the Detective Noir genre as the stakes rise. We are left on a cliffhanger, moving the story into more mystery than action. I'm very much continuing to enjoy this run and it should be a priority to read each month! Read Full Review
Loeb built this universe with Sale over a very long process, and the current partnerships are doing a great job of paying tribute. But like every mystery, including the previous two, it'll ultimately only be as good as its final reveal. Read Full Review
Batman: The Long Halloween - The Last Halloween #3 is another solid entry in the series. At this point the the story feels par for the course and on the edge of feeling like a rehash of Batman: The Long Halloween and Batman: Dark Victory without anything significant to add. However, the series has acted as a wonderful opportunity to honor and pay tribute to Tim Sales legacy. Read Full Review
Overall, Batman: The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween #3 is a worthy addition to the series. It delivers on the promise of a dark and suspenseful story, with a focus on character development and intricate plot twists. Read Full Review
With its mix of mystery, dynamic visuals, and layered character interactions, this issue proves to be an engaging continuation of a beloved tale. Read Full Review
The artwork by Mark Chiarello was the clear standout ofThe Last Halloween #3. It elevated a kind of so-so story by Loeb, but I'm still happy to be in the Gotham of The Long Halloween and still want to see how the mystery plays out. But I do recognize that my interest is waning just a little bit. Onto issue four! Read Full Review
It's Jeph Loeb and more LH.
10. Obviously.
I await Gabe and his urinating the the proverbial cornflakes.