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Batman: The Long Halloween #2 — CGC Graded 9.6 Near Mint+| Custom CGC Label Publisher: DC Comics | Cover Date: December 1996 | On Sale: November 1996 Writer: Jeph Loeb | Artist & Cover: Tim Sale Series: 13-Issue Limited Series This is a stunning CGC-graded 9.6 (Near Mint+) copy of Batman: The Long Halloween #2, Chapter Two: "Thanksgiving" — part of the landmark noir mystery limited series by the legendary creative team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. This slab features a custom CGC label, making it an especially striking display piece for any Batman or DC collector. In this issue, Batman races to uncover who planted a nail-laced bomb in Harvey Dent's home on Thanksgiving night, as the Holiday killer's murderous calendar continues. The issue also features a memorable appearance by Solomon Grundy, one of Batman's most fearsome adversaries, adding an extra layer of gothic menace to the unfolding mystery. 🔑 KEY ISSUE — YES, SERIES KEY Key chapter in one of the most celebrated Batman stories ever written, widely considered essential reading alongside Year One and The Dark Knight Returns Part of the series that directly inspired Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight (2008), Matt Reeves' The Batman (2022), and the TV series Gotham (2014–2019) Features Solomon Grundy, a fan-favorite villain with growing media presence Adapted into a critically acclaimed two-part DC animated film in 2021 9.6 CGC grade is exceptionally high for this 1996 prestige format book Custom CGC label adds unique collector appeal to an already premium slab A high-grade, custom-labeled slab of one of DC's most beloved limited series — a centerpiece for any Batman collection or a premium gift for the serious comics fan. Ships bagged, boarded, and protected in a Gemini mailer.