Batman: The Long Halloween

The title was appropriate. This was the longest Batman book I've ever read. Not in length per se, but it how long in felt. I didn't care for the story, didn't care for the art (which is odd since I have enjoyed Tim Sale's art before) and I really didn't care for this Batman. Mostly, the Mother's Day period. I mean, I understand that would be a difficult holiday for Bruce/Batman, but he lost his freaking marbles there and it didn't portray vulnerability (which I think Loeb was going for), but I was just embarrassed for Batman.

I will say this, loved the twist....thought that was worth reading the whole book just for that twist. So yes, I'd recommend it, but I will say that I didn't think we had to have an entire year of a killer to make it an interesting story.