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THE ISSUE THAT BROKE THE BAT! Witness one of the darkest and most pivotal moments in the life of Bruce Wayne as a nonstop three-day gauntlet of super-villain battles across Gotham City culminates in the Dark Knight's most crushing defeat yet--in the very halls of Wayne Manor! A must-have for any Batman fan featuring an iconic cover by Kelley Jones. This is it, the triumph of Bane--the breaking of the Bat! BATMAN #497 (FACSIMILE EDITION CVR A KELLEY JONES). Physical comic book, printed on paper. Collectible and in near mint condition (9.2+). New and unread, bagged and boarded. Published by DC Comics. Written by Doug Moench. Interior art by Jim Aparo. Cover art by Kelley Jones.