Batman #494 1993

Batman #494, published by DC Comics in June 1993, is part five of the iconic Knightfall saga, titled "Night Terrors." The story sees Robin narrowly escape Bane and Killer Croc in the sewers. Meanwhile, the Joker partners with Cornelius Stirk to kidnap Commissioner Gordon, but Stirk's erratic behavior leads the Scarecrow to intervene. Scarecrow then convinces Joker to target Mayor Krol, escalating the villainous chaos gripping Gotham. This issue is a key chapter in the monumental storyline that ultimately leads to Batman's temporary incapacitation.