Batman: The Long Halloween - The Last Halloween #5
In "Halt," the final chapter of *Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween*, Batman confronts the Joker at Arkham Asylum on New Year’s, where every other inmate has vanished—leaving him stunned by a shocking revelation. As the clock ticks toward Valentine’s Day, the Joker’s unpredictable alliance with Batman brings a new threat in Scarecrow, while Commissioner Gordon grapples with personal turmoil. Written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated with haunting intensity by Bill Sienkiewicz, with colors by Dave Stewart and letters by Richard Starkings, the issue’s cover by Tim Sale captures the chilling tone of a holiday season turned sinister.
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On New Year's, Batman faces the Joker at Arkham Asylum, where all of the other inmates have escaped. Batman is stunned when the Joker reveals who is responsible for the inmates' escape. Then on Valentine's Day, the Joker helps Batman battle Scarecrow. Meanwhile, Gordon faces trouble at home.
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