Batman Favorites Episode 1: Haunted Knight

In this first episode of Batman Favorites, I review and recommend the underrated Batman graphic novel Batman: Haunted Knight by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. This classic collection features three Halloween-themed Batman stories—Fears, Madness, and Ghosts—originally published in Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight. While it’s often marketed today as a prequel to Batman: The Long Halloween, these stories stand on their own as gothic noir tales of an early-career Batman. In this video, I break down the storytelling, the breathtaking artwork from Tim Sale, and the noir influence that helped shape one of the most iconic Batman creative partnerships in comics. We also explore how these stories connect thematically to other major Batman works like Batman: Year One by Frank Miller and The Dark Knight Returns. If you’re a fan of Batman comics, gothic superhero storytelling, or classic DC graphic novels, Haunted Knight is absolutely worth reading. On this channel I talk about films, comics, manga, anime, and other geek culture, so if that sounds like your thing make sure to subscribe and check out my other videos. 👍 Like the video if you enjoy Batman comic discussions 💬 Comment below: What do you think of Haunted Knight? 📚 And remember… read more comics. If you enjoyed this video you might also like my discussion on the career of Frank Miller, whose influence can definitely be felt in these stories. #batman #dccomics #comicbookreview