Description: Lot: 1 x Key Issue Comic Book Graded at 9.6 (White Pages) BATMAN (1940 DC Comics)#497 Newsstand (1993 Modern) โข Knightfall Part 11โข Bane breaks Batman's back Synopsis:In this issue is part of the โKnightfallโ storyline and is one of the most iconic issues in Batmanโs history. Titled โThe Broken Bat,โ it depicts Bane defeating Batman by breaking his back, marking a crucial moment in DC Comics. Bane, a new villain at the time, carefully orchestrates the weakening of Batman by releasing Gothamโs criminals and, at his lowest point, confronts him in Wayne Manor. The battle ends with Bane crippling Bruce Wayne, leading to a major shift in the Batman legacy. Created by writer Doug Moench and artist Jim Aparo, this issue showed Batman at his most vulnerable, altering the heroโs arc and ushering in a temporary replacement, Jean-Paul Valley (Azrael), as Batman. The story resonated culturally, influencing later adaptations in film, especially The Dark Knight Rises (2012). Contributors:Writer: Doug MoenchInterior Artist: Jim AparoInker: Dick GiordanoColorist: Adrienne RoyCover Artist: Kelley Jones, Bob LeRoseLetterer: Richard Starkings Case Condition:Case has no physical damage and may contain slight imperfections common with CGC graded books. No Newton Rings visible. Graded Certification #4106060007 Photos are of the actual books being shipped. Please review photo details before bidding. Shipping:Up to two graded comic slabs will be packed in a legal size graded comic bag, sandwiched with cardboard, wrapped in bubble wrap and shipped in a recycled box. They will be delivered via USPS Graound Advantage for $15. Customer satisfaction is the priority. Please reach out for any questions, clarification or suggestions on how we could improve. All items shipped insured so please give us a chance to resolve any issues if they arise. Feedback is hugely important to improve a growing business. 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Price: 110 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2024-11-27T14:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Variant Type: Newsstand Variant
Tradition: US Comics
Certification Number: 4106060007
Vintage: Yes
Format: Single Issue
Unit Type: Unit
Style: Color
Features: First Printing, Key Issue
Unit Quantity: 1
Artist/Writer: Doug Moench, Jim Aparo
Character: Alfred Pennyworth, Bane, Batman
Series Title: Batman
Universe: DC Universe
Grade: 9.6 Near Mint+
Publisher: DC Comics
Intended Audience: General Audience
Story Title: The Broken Bat
Publication Year: 1993
Type: Comic Book
Issue Number: 497
Era: Modern Age (1992-Now)
Professional Grader: Certified Guaranty Company (CGC)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Superheroes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States