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Batman #499, published by DC in 1993, is a pivotal chapter in the "Knightfall" saga, specifically "The Venom Connection" (Part 17). With Bruce Wayne sidelined, Jean-Paul Valley, as the new Batman, actively hunts Bane. This issue is notable for showing Valley's increasing extremism, as he begins making significant and aggressive modifications to the iconic Bat-costume. Oracle and Selina Kyle also appear, highlighting the broader impact of Bane's actions on Gotham's heroes.