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The Joker enters the scene in the third chapter of DC High Volume ’s audio adaptation of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale ’s Batman : The Long Halloween .
DC High Volumeis back with the third chapter of its audio drama adaptation of writerJeph Loeband artistTim Sale’sBatman : The Long Halloween . Originally published by DC Comics between 1996 and 1997 , the 13 - issue limited series was another groundbreaking ceremony and influential take on the Dark Knight . The critically clap work lead to three sequels from Loeb and Sale : Batman : Dark Victory , Catwoman : When in Rome , andThe Last Halloween . As Christmas nears , the rabble and a maniac calling himself Calendar Man take midway stage , with the Holiday killer ready to strike at any sentence . So , how does The Joker factor into all of this ? Is there a close connection between Holiday and the Clown Prince of Crime than Batman realises ? Or is the Joker looking for the same answers that the Dark Knight seeks – but for dissimilar reasons ?
Based onBatman : The Long Halloween#2 ( Nov. 1996 ) , you’re able to heed to the in style episode above ( and catch up by checking out the first two chapters below :
Catwoman , The Joker , Poison Ivy , The Riddler — any one of these Super - baddie may prove to be the mystifying serial killer known as Holiday , a murderer who kill consort to the calendar . Still too soon in his offense - fighting career , Batman must hone his police detective skills to uncover the culprit ’s identity before they kill again ! This installment is ground on Batman : The retentive Halloween # 1 ( Oct. 1996 ) , written by Jeph Loeb with artwork by Tim Sale .
“Batman: Year One” From Frank Miller & David Mazzucchelli
Originally publish in 1987 by DC Comics , the groundbreaking take on Batman ’s origin story first appear inBatman # 404–407and would go on to influence creators ' takes on the Dark Knight decades later . After traveling the world for over a 10 , Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham City to get hold crime and corruption running rearing in the place he once anticipate home . Knowing Gotham necessitate a hero , Bruce assume the cape and cowl for the first clock time , becoming the Batman . If Batman and his newfangled ally , Lieutenant Jim Gordon & District Attorney Harvey Dent , come after in removing the deplorable head of Gotham , who will replace them ? A new face of villainy may appear , head to a Long Halloween of costumed crook …
Dive into the shadow of Gotham City as Bruce Wayne ’s transformation into the Dark Knight begins . take back home for the first time in eld , Bruce combats his own devil while struggling to tip the corrupt political system overrun his city . Meanwhile , young police force police lieutenant Jim Gordon arrives in Gotham with a similar commission in mind . This episode is based on Batman # 404 ( Jan. 1987 ) spell by Frank Miller with artwork by David Mazzucchelli .
Bruce Wayne decides on a haunting guise perfect for instill fear in the criminals he plan on take down as the Batman . But it looks like his campaign against crime may be too good , as Gotham City ’s corrupt officials order Lieutenant Jim Gordon and the constabulary to take the Dark Knight down . This episode is establish on Batman # 405 ( Feb. 1987 ) written by Frank Miller with artwork by David Mazzucchelli .
Batman ’s pin down by the Gotham City police in a crumbling building with nowhere to run ! It ’ll take his armory of skills to get out of this one while proving he ’s on the side of justice — but how can he , when they ’re gun so heavily for him ? Meanwhile , the guff in Gotham is infect Lieutenant Jim Gordon ’s personal life . Plus , Catwoman jump off onto the scene to make a name for herself . This episode is based on Batman # 406 ( Apr. 1987 ) compose by Frank Miller with graphics by David Mazzucchelli .
Lieutenant Jim Gordon has been learning his way on the streets of Gotham City , almost in step with Batman . But just as the two at last depart to see eye to eye , Gotham ’s criminal Hell has other plans for Gordon and Batman . Can they work together for the greater good of the city ? This episode is based on Batman # 407 ( May 1987 ) , written by Frank Miller with artwork by David Mazzucchelli .
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