Batman #701 2010

Batman #701 (DC, 2010) presents "R.I.P.: The Missing Chapter, Part 1." This pivotal issue, by Grant Morrison, bridges the narrative gap between Batman R.I.P. and Final Crisis. It details Bruce Wayne's survival after the helicopter crash and his internal struggle with Dr. Hurt's curse. Bruce's decision to don the cowl again, prompted by Superman's call regarding the New Gods, makes this a key moment for collectors tracking his journey and the overarching Morrison saga.