Batman #497 2019

Batman #497, titled "The Broken Bat," is a landmark issue from DC Comics, published in July 1993. This pivotal chapter of the "Knightfall" saga sees an exhausted Batman finally confronted by Bane in the Batcave. After a brutal battle, Bane delivers a devastating blow, famously breaking Batman's back over his knee. This iconic and shocking moment left Bruce Wayne incapacitated, leading to Jean-Paul Valley temporarily assuming the mantle of Batman. It remains a key moment for collectors due to its lasting impact on the Batman mythos.