Batman: The Long Halloween Special – Continues The Critically Acclaimed Story

BURBANK, CA - July 8, 2021- A quarter-century has passed since the release of the Eisner Award-winningBatman: The Long Halloweenfrom the creative team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale. On October 12, 2021, Loeb and Sale return to continue their story and show that some secrets never stay buried inBatman: The Long Halloween Special.

"Twenty-five years ago, Tim Sale and I set out to tell a mystery tale of how Gotham City went from crime to freaks,” said Jeph Loeb. “The result wasBatman: The Long Halloween. We're thrilled to be back at DC revisiting some of our favorite characters all the while revealing that you may not know the whole story..."

Join the team for the return of the Batman Halloween specials and a mystery that could destroy Batman, Commissioner Gordon, Two-Face, and…well, that would be telling, wouldn’t it?

BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
Story by JEPH LOEB
Pencils and inks by TIM SALE
Cover by TIM SALE
$7.99 US | 48 PAGES | PRESTIGE FORMAT
Variant cover by TIM SALE
1:25 Variant cover by TIM SALE
On Sale 10/12/21

“As it has always been, working together on Batman has brought out the best of Jeph and myself as Gotham City storytellers,” added Tim Sale. “We have been blessed to have the mighty talents of Comicraft's Richard Starkings with us every step of the way, and we are very fortunate to welcome colorist, Brennan Wagner, to help shape our latest venture."

DC UNIVERSE INFINITEmembers can read the originalBatman: The Long Halloweenseries as part of their paid subscription. The original animated film,Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Oneis now available to own on Digital and Blu-ray™.Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Twois coming July 27 to Digital and arriving August 10 on Blu-ray.

Written by Loeb with artwork by Sale, colors by Brennan Wagner (Grendel) and lettering by Richard Starkings (Elephantmen),Batman: The Long Halloween Specialwill be available at local comic book shops in a 48-page prestige format on October 12, 2021, for $7.99.

For the latest information onBatman: The Long Halloween Specialvisit the DC website atwww.dccomics.comand follow @DCComics and @thedcnation on social media. The DC UNIVERSE INFINITE digital subscription service is your one-stop spot for a host of classic and memorable stories featuring Batman; for more information and to subscribe, check out the website atwww.dcuniverseinfinite.com.