Batman #484 1992

Batman #484, published by DC in 1992, features the return of the Black Mask. Roman Sionis targets Bruce Wayne's companies with arson attacks, seeking to reclaim his criminal empire and exact revenge. Batman infiltrates Black Mask's gang, only to face the kidnapping of Lucius Fox. This issue is notable as it marks the beginning of the prelude to the iconic "Knightfall" saga, showing the first signs of Batman losing his edge, a key moment for collectors interested in that pivotal storyline.