Batman: The Long Halloween #1: Crime
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- Series
- Batman: The Long Halloween
- Issue number
- 1
- Cover date
- 1996-12-01
- Story arc
- The Long Halloween
- ComicVine ID
- 48827
Quick answer
Batman: The Long Halloween #1: Crime is cataloged as part of the The Long Halloween reading path, giving readers a specific checkpoint in that storyline rather than a generic issue listing. Gotham Vault connects it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon), Two-Face (Harvey Dent), Batman: The Long Halloween, and the broader 1996-12-01 Batman publication timeline.
Issue summary
The issue begins with Bruce Wayne in the study of mafioso Carmine "The Roman" Falcone. Falcone is attempting to get Wayne to agree to use his banks to aid in money laundering. Wayne refuses. It is revealed that the occasion is the wedding of Falcone's nephew Johnny Viti. Wayne plans to leave the party immediately but is distracted by Selina Kyle and finds himself on the dance floor instead. The action next cuts to District Attorney Harvey Dent in the parking garage taking down license plate numbers. Dent is seen on camera and is assaulted by several thugs. The beating is interrupted by Wayne and Kyle entering the parking structure. While he was in Falcone's study Wayne noticed a safe. He decides to investigate as Batman later that night. When he arrives on the scene Catwoman is already there and has opened the safe. They briefly exchange words before some of Falcone's thugs arrive on the scene and start shooting, forcing the heroes to flee. Falcone is outraged by the disrespect and offers a one million dollar bounty on both Batman and Catwoman. James Gordon and Harvey Dent have decided to include Batman in their attempt to bring down the organized crime in Gotham. They activate the bat-signal and discuss the situation with him, deciding that since Falcone is so far above the law, only Batman stands a chance of bringing him down. When Batman departs he leaves behind a ledger…
Citation summary
Batman: The Long Halloween #1: Crime is a Batman: The Long Halloween issue with cover date 1996-12-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon), Two-Face (Harvey Dent) and the The Long Halloween story arc.
Characters listed for this issue
Story arc / special series
The Long Halloween — A year-long murder mystery tracks the fall of Gotham's mob era and the rise of the costumed villains who will define Batman's world.
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FAQ
What comic is Batman: The Long Halloween #1: Crime?
Batman: The Long Halloween #1: Crime is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman: The Long Halloween series as issue #1 with a cover date of 1996-12-01.
Who appears in Batman: The Long Halloween #1: Crime?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon), Two-Face (Harvey Dent).
Is Batman: The Long Halloween #1: Crime part of a story arc?
This issue is tagged as part of The Long Halloween. A year-long murder mystery tracks the fall of Gotham's mob era and the rise of the costumed villains who will define Batman's world.
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