Batman #433 1989

Batman #433, published in May 1989, kicks off "The Many Deaths of the Batman" storyline. This largely silent issue opens with the shocking discovery of Batman, beaten and strung up, leading to his apparent death at Gotham General Hospital. As news spreads, various allies and villains react. Commissioner Gordon investigates, unmasking the deceased hero only to find it is not Bruce Wayne, setting the stage for a compelling mystery for collectors.