Batman #687 2009

Batman #687, published in 2009, serves as a pivotal epilogue to the "Battle for the Cowl" storyline. This issue chronicles Dick Grayson's emotional journey as he grapples with Bruce Wayne's apparent death and ultimately accepts the mantle of Batman. It features flashbacks to Bruce and Dick's past, contrasting with Dick's new role mentoring Damian Wayne. Collectors find this issue notable as it marks Dick Grayson's official debut as Batman, showcasing his first public appearance in the cowl against Scarecrow, and the poignant passing of the torch.