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    Published Aug 1993 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 497N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant 1st Printing

    Paper: White

    Label #1620491022

    Ended Jul 14 2021
    Winning Bid $73

    This is the Newsstand Edition without 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 9.6 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)