Batman #500 1993

Batman #500 concludes the epic "Knightfall" saga, depicting Jean-Paul Valley's full transformation into the new, more ruthless Batman. Following Bruce Wayne's incapacitation by Bane, Valley battles Bane in a climactic showdown, solidifying his controversial tenure as Gotham's protector. This issue is highly notable to collectors as a pivotal turning point, marking the end of one major storyline and the beginning of "Knightquest," showcasing a darker iteration of the Dark Knight.