Batman: Dark Victory (edition 2002)

by Jeph Loeb (Writer), Tim Sale

Series: Loeb/Sale Batman saga (3), Batman: Dark Victory (Collected Edition)

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"Collecting BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #0-13, this epic continues the story of THE LONG HALLOWEEN. It is early in Batman's crimefighting career, when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham's protectors. Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham City suddenly finds itself being run by lawless freaks, such as Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and the Joker. Witnessing his city's dark evolution, the Dark Knight completes his transformation into the city's greatest defender. He faces multiple threats, including the seeming return of a serial killer called Holiday. Batman's previous investigation of Holiday's killings revealed that more than one person was responsible for the murders. So the question remains: who is committing Holiday's crimes this time? And how many will die before Batman learns the truth?"--… (more)

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Member:	picnicgal
Title:	Batman: Dark Victory
Authors:	Jeph Loeb
Other authors:	Tim Sale
Info:	DC Comics (2002), Paperback, 392 pages
Collections:	Graphic Novel, Read but unowned
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freixas | Mar 31, 2023 |

it's not awful, but there's a reason this one is forgotten

rottweilersmile | Feb 28, 2022 |

A very good follow-up to The Long Halloween. Includes a large selection of Batman's rogue's gallery, plus a healthy dose of gangsters and police intrigue. (

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quinton.baran | Mar 29, 2021 |

I think I'd really love this story more as an animated feature. The visual style, much like in Long Halloween, is a bit jarring at times. It can be really effective, but I'm not a huge fan of the style itself and I think that detracted from my enjoyment a bit. Which is odd, I thought the style fit Long Halloween perfectly, I may just be getting Batman'd out. That being said, all the Noire greatness is here; femme fatales, backstabbing, the mafia, secrets, murders, etc. It's definitely a different type of Batman story, probably should have right this directly after Long Halloween. (

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hskey | Sep 3, 2020 |

Borrowed from the local public library.

See my short note on the book:

[http://gypsylibrarian.blogspot.com/2006/12/short-notes-on-graphic-novels-8.html] (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Loeb, Jeph	Writer	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Sale, Tim	Illustrator	main author	all editions	confirmed
Starkings, Richard	Letterer	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Wright, Gregory	Colorist	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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Eisner Award (Nominee – Best Graphic Album - Reprint – 2002)

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Wizard Magazine's 100 Greatest Graphic Novels

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"Collecting BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #0-13, this epic continues the story of THE LONG HALLOWEEN. It is early in Batman's crimefighting career, when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham's protectors. Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham City suddenly finds itself being run by lawless freaks, such as Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and the Joker. Witnessing his city's dark evolution, the Dark Knight completes his transformation into the city's greatest defender. He faces multiple threats, including the seeming return of a serial killer called Holiday. Batman's previous investigation of Holiday's killings revealed that more than one person was responsible for the murders. So the question remains: who is committing Holiday's crimes this time? And how many will die before Batman learns the truth?"--

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