A city is searching for a murderer. Bruce Wayne has only recently taken on the role of Batman, watching over Gotham City. He believes in his city and in men like Police Captain Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent. However, another figure holds power in Gotham: Mafia boss Carmine Falcone, known as the Roman. While the Dark Knight and his allies embark on their crusade against the untouchable gangster boss, a serial killer is also on the loose, striking only on holidays. One by one, the Roman's allies fall victim to him. The consequences are far-reaching, as the Joker, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, the Riddler, and Scarecrow also join the hunt for the mysterious killer. All of Gotham is in a state of emergency! The stylish noir crime story and award-winning Batman classic, "The Long Halloween," from the dream team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale.