Batman #509 1994

Batman #509 initiates the 'KnightsEnd' storyline, a pivotal chapter in the Knightfall saga. Bruce Wayne, still recovering from Bane breaking his back, seeks out the formidable Lady Shiva for intense retraining to regain his peak physical and mental prowess. His ultimate goal is to reclaim the Batman mantle from Jean-Paul Valley, who is increasingly unstable in the role. This issue is notable for collectors as it marks the beginning of Bruce Wayne's arduous journey back to becoming the Dark Knight, setting the stage for his confrontation with Valley.