Batman: The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween #8

Batman: The Long Halloween The Last Halloween #8 is a visually striking, narratively rich return that rewards the wait. With gruesome villains, deepening conspiracies, and Cloonan's unforgettable visuals, this issue pushes the story into exciting new territory while staying true to the classic Long Halloween tone. Read Full Review

This issue doesn't reveal too much new information about the main mystery, but the Falcone family's saga takes a big turn in the final pages with I believe two issues to go. Read Full Review

Ultimately, Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #8 is poised to be a gripping installment. It leverages the rich history of the series, combining a classic detective narrative with the emotional weight of a returning adversary. Fans eager for answers and a deeper dive into Gotham's criminal underbelly will find Read Full Review

The Last Halloween #8 has great artwork by the talented Becky Cloonan. But her great artwork can't save the bland and overstuffed story by Jeph Loeb. There are some story elements that I still find intriguing but with only two issues left, I'm asking myself if this sequel series was necessarily. And that hurts me to state because I love the original Long Halloween. Hopefully Loeb can end it in a satisfying way, and I'm excited for Chris Samnee doing the art in issue #9. Read Full Review

George

Aug 17, 2025

This is an artist showcase series. Nothing more. After 8 issues if you asked me to explain the story to you I would not be able to.