Batman #571 1999

Batman #571, published in November 1999, is a pivotal issue within the expansive 'No Man's Land' storyline, initiating the 'Goin' Downtown' arc. This comic marks the significant return of Bane, who, operating without Venom, embarks on a calculated mission for an unknown employer, ultimately aiming to destroy Gotham's Hall of Records. As Two-Face engages in gang warfare, Batman and Robin investigate the escalating chaos, with Bane strategically framing Two-Face for his destructive acts. This issue is notable for Bane's reintroduction as a cunning and formidable antagonist.