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  • Item #59030163
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    Published Aug 1993 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 497D FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant 1st Printing

    Signed by artist Kelley Jones. Certification not included. Staple rust.

    Ended Jul 5 2023
    Winning Bid $17

    This is the direct edition with the overlay cover. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25. Grade: FN/VF 7.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)