Batman #497 (1993) Kelley Jones Cover - Knightfall (Bane Breaks Batman’s Back)

Batman #497 — Key Issue: Bane Breaks Batman's Back (DC Comics, July 1993)

One of the most iconic moments in Batman history, in your hands — Batman #497 from DC Comics, published July 1993, is the legendary key issue in which Bane breaks Batman's back — the climactic centerpiece of the Knightfall saga and one of the most shocking, consequential moments in modern comics history. Written by Doug Moench with interior art by Jim Aparo and a dramatic split cover by Kelley Jones — featuring the iconic "The Breaking of the Batman" logo alongside Jones' unforgettable image of Bane standing triumphant over a shattered Bruce Wayne — this issue is a cornerstone of any serious Batman or Copper Age collection.

• Publisher: DC Comics
• Series: Batman
• Issue: #497
• Cover Date: July 1993
• Cover Price: $1.25
• Cover Artist: Kelley Jones
• Writer: Doug Moench
• Artist: Jim Aparo
• Edition: Direct Edition
• Era: Copper Age
• Genre: Superhero, Dark, Action
• Key Issue: Bane breaks Batman's back — Knightfall Part 19

Condition: High-grade copy — bagged and boarded, as pictured.

An absolute must-have for Batman collectors, Knightfall saga completists, Bane fans, Kelley Jones art devotees, and serious Copper Age DC key issue hunters.