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    Published Aug 1993 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 497D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant 1st Printing

    Paper: White

    Minor side edge crack and scuffing to front of slab.

    Label #0261941015

    Ended Jun 16 2020
    Winning Bid $28

    This is the direct edition with the overlay cover. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25. Grade: CGC 9.4 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)