Batman: The Long Halloween - The Last Halloween #[nn]

In "Nightmares," the final chapter of *Batman: The Long Halloween*, Batman confronts the Joker at Arkham Asylum on New Year’s, where every other inmate has vanished—only for the Joker to deliver a shocking revelation. As the holiday calendar turns to Valentine’s Day, the Joker unexpectedly aids Batman in a harrowing clash with Scarecrow, while Commissioner Gordon grapples with personal turmoil at home. Written by Jeph Loeb and rendered in Bill Sienkiewicz’s signature, haunting style with Dave Stewart’s evocative colors and Richard Starkings’ sharp lettering, this issue closes the arc with a chilling blend of psychological tension and emotional weight. The cover, a stark and atmospheric piece by Tim Sale, captures the story’s oppressive mood.