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| Title = Batman
 
| Title = Batman
| Image = Batman 500.jpg
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| Image = Batman 500B.jpg
| Image2 = Batman 500B.jpg
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| Image2 = Batman 500.jpg
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| Image2Text = Variant
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| Image3 = Batman 500 Wraparound Variant.jpg
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| Image3Text = Wraparound Variant
 
| Volume = 1
 
| Volume = 1
 
| Issue = 500
 
| Issue = 500
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| Day = 30 <!-- readdcentertainment -->
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| Pubmonth = 9
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| Pubyear = 1993
 
| Month = October
 
| Month = October
 
| Year = 1993
 
| Year = 1993
|Event = Knightfall
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| Event = [[Batman: Knightfall]]
   
 
| Executive Editor = Jenette Kahn
 
| Executive Editor = Jenette Kahn
| CoverArtist1 = Joe Quesada
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| CoverArtist1 = Kelley Jones
| CoverArtist2 = Kelley Jones
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| CoverArtist2 = Bob Le Rose
| CoverArtist3 = Kevin Nowlan
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| Cover2Artist1 = Kevin Nowlan
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| Cover2Artist2 = Lovern Kindzierski
   
 
| Editor1_1 = Jordan B. Gorfinkel
 
| Editor1_1 = Jordan B. Gorfinkel
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'''Supporting Characters:'''
 
'''Supporting Characters:'''
 
* {{a|[[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Robin]]}} {{Flashalso}}
 
* {{a|[[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Robin]]}} {{Flashalso}}
* {{apn|[[Bruce Wayne (New Earth)|Bruce Wayne]]|Justice League Task Force #5|Justice League Task Force #6}} {{Flashalso}}
 
* {{a|[[Alfred Pennyworth (New Earth)|Alfred Pennyworth]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Harvey Bullock (New Earth)|Harvey Bullock]]}}
 
* {{a|[[James Gordon (New Earth)|James Gordon]]}}
 
 
* {{a|[[Richard Grayson (New Earth)|Nightwing]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Richard Grayson (New Earth)|Nightwing]]}}
* {{a|[[Stanley Kitch (New Earth)|Stan Kitch]]}}
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* {{a|[[Gotham City Police Department]]}}
 
** {{a|[[Harvey Bullock (New Earth)|Harvey Bullock]]}}
'''Villains:'''
 
 
** {{a|[[James Gordon (New Earth)|James Gordon]]}}
 
** {{a|[[Stanley Kitch (New Earth)|Stan Kitch]]}}
  +
** {{a|[[Sarah Essen (New Earth)|Sarah Essen-Gordon]]}}
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'''Antagonists:'''
 
* {{apn|[[Bane (New Earth)|Bane]]|Detective Comics #666|Catwoman Vol 2 #3}}
 
* {{apn|[[Bane (New Earth)|Bane]]|Detective Comics #666|Catwoman Vol 2 #3}}
* {{a|[[Bird (New Earth)|Bird]]}}
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** {{a|[[Birdy Colossimo (New Earth)|Bird]]}}
* {{a|[[Metalhead (New Earth)|Metalhead]]}} {{Flashback}}
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*** {{a|[[Talon the Falcon (New Earth)|Talon]]}}
* {{a|[[Talon the Falcon (New Earth)|Talon]]}}
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** {{a|[[Trogg (New Earth)|Trogg]]}}
* {{a|[[Trogg (New Earth)|Trogg]]}}
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** {{a|[[Zombie (New Earth)|Zombie]]}}
* {{a|[[Zombie (New Earth)|Zombie]]}}
 
 
'''Other Characters:'''
 
'''Other Characters:'''
 
* {{apn|[[Bruce Wayne (New Earth)|Bruce Wayne]]|Justice League Task Force #5|Justice League Task Force #6}} {{Flashalso}}
 
* {{a|[[Alfred Pennyworth (New Earth)|Alfred Pennyworth]]}}
  +
* {{a|[[Shondra Kinsolving (New Earth)|Shondra Kinsolving]]}} {{Flashback}}
 
* {{a|[[Ace the Bat-Hound (New Earth)|Ace the Bat-Hound]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Ace the Bat-Hound (New Earth)|Ace the Bat-Hound]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Ariana Dzerchenko (New Earth)|Ariana Dzerchenko]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Ariana Dzerchenko (New Earth)|Ariana Dzerchenko]]}}
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* {{a|[[Harold Allnut (New Earth)|Harold Allnut]]}} {{Flashalso}}
 
* {{a|[[Harold Allnut (New Earth)|Harold Allnut]]}} {{Flashalso}}
 
* {{a|[[Nomoz (New Earth)|Nomoz]]}} {{Flashback}}
 
* {{a|[[Nomoz (New Earth)|Nomoz]]}} {{Flashback}}
* {{a|[[Sarah Essen (New Earth)|Sarah Essen-Gordon]]}}
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* {{a|[[Metalhead (New Earth)|Metalhead]]}} {{Flashback}}
 
'''Locations:'''
 
'''Locations:'''
 
* {{a|[[Gotham City]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Gotham City]]}}
:* {{a|[[GCPD Headquarters|Gotham City Police Headquarters]]}}
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** {{a|[[GCPD Headquarters|Gotham City Police Headquarters]]}}
:* {{a|[[Wayne Manor]]}}
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** {{a|[[Wayne Manor]]}}
::* {{a|[[Batcave]]}}
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*** {{a|[[Batcave]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Santa Prisca]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Santa Prisca]]}}
 
'''Items:'''
 
'''Items:'''
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| StoryTitle1 = "Dark Angel I: The Fall"
 
| StoryTitle1 = "Dark Angel I: The Fall"
| Synopsis1 = [[Jean-Paul Valley (New Earth)|Batman]] dangles precariously from a window-washing trolley, with [[Bane (New Earth)|Bane]] using his own [[Batarang|bat-shuriken]] to fray the rope keeping him from falling to his death. Unfortunately, the rope snaps, and his [[Batrope|grapple]] finds no purchase. Desperately trying to slow his fall, Jean-Paul kicks out from the wall, hoping to make it to the fountain in the middle of the atrium. The water in the fountain is shallow, and does little to break the fall. Batman is injured and weakened, giving Bane an opportunity to escape without being chased. <br/>
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| Synopsis1 = [[Jean-Paul Valley (New Earth)|Batman]] dangles precariously from a window-washing trolley, with [[Bane (New Earth)|Bane]] using his own [[Batarang|bat-shuriken]] to fray the rope keeping him from falling to his death. Unfortunately, the rope snaps, and his [[Batrope|grapple]] finds no purchase. Desperately trying to slow his fall, Jean-Paul kicks out from the wall, hoping to make it to the fountain in the middle of the atrium. The water in the fountain is shallow, and does little to break the fall. Batman is injured and weakened, giving Bane an opportunity to escape without being chased.
  +
Later, [[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Robin]] arrives in the [[Batcave]] to find Jean-Paul trying to stretch out his injuries. Robin makes another attempt to convince Jean-Paul that he is being too brutal. Jean-Paul claims that he fighting fire with fire by meeting with them on their level. Tim refuses to be a party to this new Batman's way of doing things, and Jean-Paul is unconcerned when his erstwhile partner leaves. He uses his time alone to let himself be taken by the mental programming of the [[Order of St. Dumas|Sacred Order of St. Dumas]] to design a new [[Batsuit]]. <br/>
+
Later, [[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Robin]] arrives in the [[Batcave]] to find Jean-Paul trying to stretch out his injuries. Robin makes another attempt to convince Jean-Paul that he is being too brutal. Jean-Paul claims that he fighting fire with fire by meeting with them on their level. Tim refuses to be a party to this new Batman's way of doing things, and Jean-Paul is unconcerned when his erstwhile partner leaves. He uses his time alone to let himself be taken by the mental programming of the [[Order of St. Dumas|Sacred Order of St. Dumas]] to design a new [[Batsuit]].
Elsewhere, a wounded Bane sneaks into the location where his henchmen have been detained, demanding to know where he can find [[Venom]] to help him heal and feel no pain. He refuses to break his men out, saying that this new Batman is his to destroy. <br/>
 
  +
Robin broods outside [[Wayne Manor]] when he is interrupted by [[Richard Grayson (New Earth)|Nightwing]]. Nightwing is annoyed to have heard from [[Barbara Gordon (New Earth)|Oracle]] that [[Batman (Bruce Wayne)|Bruce Wayne]] was injured rather than from Bruce himself. He is further annoyed to hear that Bruce chose Jean-Paul to replace him rather than himself (despite his lack of desire for the role). Robin blames himself for Jean-Paul's turn for violence, wondering if he somehow aggravated his susceptibility to The System. Nightwing states that because Bruce chose Jean-Paul, they must abide by his decision. Robin silently vows to make one more attempt to appeal to his former friend's good sense. <br/>
 
 
Elsewhere, a wounded Bane sneaks into the location where his henchmen have been detained, demanding to know where he can find [[Venom]] to help him heal and feel no pain. He refuses to break his men out, saying that this new Batman is his to destroy.
In [[Santa Prisca]], Bruce and [[Alfred Pennyworth (New Earth)|Alfred]] discuss the positive influence of Dr. [[Shondra Kinsolving (New Earth)|Shondra Kinsolving]] on Bruce as Batman, in the weeks leading up to his defeat by Bane. Alfred tries to reassure Bruce that his defeat was not a failure, but he will not hear of it. Regardless, they try to remain focused on their plan to rescue Shondra and [[Jack Drake (New Earth)|Jack Drake]] from their kidnappers. <br/>
 
  +
Back in [[Gotham City]], Bane breaks into the control room for the giant LED message board in Gotham Square, kills the controller, and prepares to make a statement. Meanwhile, Robin returns to the Batcave to find Jean-Paul gone. He happens to see one of Jean-Paul's drawings, and is taken aback by what he sees. <br/>
 
 
Robin broods outside [[Wayne Manor]] when he is interrupted by [[Richard Grayson (New Earth)|Nightwing]]. Nightwing is annoyed to have heard from [[Barbara Gordon (New Earth)|Oracle]] that [[Bruce Wayne (New Earth)|Bruce Wayne]] was injured rather than from Bruce himself. He is further annoyed to hear that Bruce chose Jean-Paul to replace him rather than himself (despite his lack of desire for the role). Robin blames himself for Jean-Paul's turn for violence, wondering if he somehow aggravated his susceptibility to The System. Nightwing states that because Bruce chose Jean-Paul, they must abide by his decision. Robin silently vows to make one more attempt to appeal to his former friend's good sense.
  +
 
In [[Santa Prisca]], Bruce and [[Alfred Pennyworth (New Earth)|Alfred]] discuss the positive influence of Dr. [[Shondra Kinsolving (New Earth)|Shondra Kinsolving]] on Bruce as Batman, in the weeks leading up to his defeat by Bane. Alfred tries to reassure Bruce that his defeat was not a failure, but he will not hear of it. Regardless, they try to remain focused on their plan to rescue Shondra and [[Jack Drake (New Earth)|Jack Drake]] from their kidnappers.
  +
 
Back in [[Gotham City]], Bane breaks into the control room for the giant LED message board in Gotham Square, kills the controller, and prepares to make a statement. Meanwhile, Robin returns to the Batcave to find Jean-Paul gone. He happens to see one of Jean-Paul's drawings, and is taken aback by what he sees.
   
 
| Appearing2 =
 
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* {{a|[[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Robin]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Robin]]}}
 
* {{a|[[James Gordon (New Earth)|James Gordon]]}}
 
* {{a|[[James Gordon (New Earth)|James Gordon]]}}
'''Villains:'''
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'''Antagonists:'''
 
* {{a|[[Bane (New Earth)|Bane]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Bane (New Earth)|Bane]]}}
 
'''Other Characters:'''
 
'''Other Characters:'''
 
* {{a|[[Gotham City Police Department]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Gotham City Police Department]]}}
:* {{a|[[Harvey Bullock (New Earth)|Harvey Bullock]]}}
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** {{a|[[Harvey Bullock (New Earth)|Harvey Bullock]]}}
:* {{a|[[Stanley Kitch (New Earth)|Stan Kitch]]}}
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** {{a|[[Stanley Kitch (New Earth)|Stan Kitch]]}}
 
'''Locations:'''
 
'''Locations:'''
 
* {{a|[[Gotham City]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Gotham City]]}}
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* {{a|[[Utility Belt]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Utility Belt]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Venom]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Venom]]}}
'''Vehicles:'''
 
* <br/>
 
   
 
| StoryTitle2 = "Dark Angel II: The Descent"
 
| StoryTitle2 = "Dark Angel II: The Descent"
  +
| Synopsis2 =
| Synopsis2 = As [[Jean-Paul Valley (New Earth)|Jean-Paul Valley]] tests out his new [[Batsuit]] over [[Gotham City]], [[Bane (New Earth)|Bane]] delivers a message to him via the giant LED message board in Gotham Square: ''"'Batman' Now."'' Down below, the [[Gotham City Police Department|GCPD]] searches for Bane. When Batman arrives, they assume that round two of their battle will soon commence. <br/>
 
  +
{{Image|Batman Jean-Paul Valley 0011.jpg|Jean-Paul tests the new Batsuit|right}}
Bane bursts through the sign and faces Batman. Despite the fact that the GCPD's snipers could take Bane out right there, [[Stanley Kitch (New Earth)|Kitch]] makes them stand down on orders from the [[Armand Krol (New Earth)|mayor]] to follow procedure to the letter. Meanwhile, the [[James Gordon (New Earth)|Commissioner]] arrives on the scene, and is the only person to notice the scare-quotes around the word Batman in Bane's message. <br/>
 
 
As [[Jean-Paul Valley (New Earth)|Jean-Paul Valley]] tests out his new [[Batsuit]] over [[Gotham City]], [[Bane (New Earth)|Bane]] delivers a message to him via the giant LED message board in Gotham Square: ''"Batman" Now.'' Down below, the [[Gotham City Police Department|GCPD]] searches for Bane. When Batman arrives, they assume that round two of their battle will soon commence.
Jean-Paul and Bane come to blows in a brutal and violent brawl. Despite Batman's apparent advantage, Bane's [[Venom]] dependency gives him an edge. However, Jean-Paul recognizes that Bane's dependency is also a weakness. He severs the tubes which feed the Venom into his enemy's veins, and weakened, Bane runs. <br/>
 
  +
Bane escapes onto a passing train car, but does not get far enough to evade Batman, who bursts through the window and continues the fight. Meanwhile, [[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Robin]] rushes onto the top of the train car, hoping to separate their car from those filled with innocent passengers. He uses an explosive capsule to destroy the link between the cars and save the citizens. <br/>
 
 
Bane bursts through the sign and faces Batman. Despite the fact that the GCPD's snipers could take Bane out right there, [[Stanley Kitch (New Earth)|Kitch]] makes them stand down on orders from the [[Armand Krol (New Earth)|mayor]] to follow procedure to the letter. Meanwhile, the [[James Gordon (New Earth)|Commissioner]] arrives on the scene, and is the only person to notice the scare-quotes around the word Batman in Bane's message.
Unfortunately, without the weight of the other cars to hold it back, the main car in which Bane and Batman are fighting speeds down the tracks too fast and flies right off the track at a curve, crashing into a nearby building. Bane crawls out of the wreckage, hoping to find more venom to help him fight. In his weakened state, he is easily hunted down by Jean-Paul, who finally prepares a [[killing]] blow. <br/>
 
  +
 
Jean-Paul and Bane come to blows in a brutal and violent brawl. Despite Batman's apparent advantage, Bane's [[Venom]] dependency gives him an edge. However, Jean-Paul recognizes that Bane's dependency is also a weakness. He severs the tubes which feed the Venom into his enemy's veins, and weakened, Bane runs.
  +
 
Bane escapes onto a passing train car, but does not get far enough to evade Batman, who bursts through the window and continues the fight. Meanwhile, [[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Robin]] rushes onto the top of the train car, hoping to separate their car from those filled with innocent passengers. He uses an explosive capsule to destroy the link between the cars and save the citizens.
  +
 
Unfortunately, without the weight of the other cars to hold it back, the main car in which Bane and Batman are fighting speeds down the tracks too fast and flies right off the track at a curve, crashing into a nearby building. Bane crawls out of the wreckage, hoping to find more venom to help him fight. In his weakened state, he is easily hunted down by Jean-Paul, who finally prepares a killing blow.
  +
 
Watching from afar, both Robin and Commissioner Gordon hope that Batman will stop himself from murdering the man who broke him. Bane begs for death, but Jean-Paul relents to Robin's relief, stating that he has broken Bane, and that [[Blackgate Penitentiary]] can hold the pieces. Despite his reservations about Jean-Paul's methods, Robin confirms, finally, that Jean-Paul has earned the right to wear the mantle of The Batman.
 
Watching from afar, both Robin and Commissioner Gordon hope that Batman will stop himself from murdering the man who broke him. Bane begs for death, but Jean-Paul relents to Robin's relief, stating that he has broken Bane, and that [[Blackgate Penitentiary]] can hold the pieces. Despite his reservations about Jean-Paul's methods, Robin confirms, finally, that Jean-Paul has earned the right to wear the mantle of The Batman.
   
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* This issue is the final chapter in the "[[Knightfall]]" Saga. The story continues in the [[Knightquest]] crossover, which had two parts: 'The Crusade' and 'The Search.'
 
* This issue is the final chapter in the "[[Knightfall]]" Saga. The story continues in the [[Knightquest]] crossover, which had two parts: 'The Crusade' and 'The Search.'
 
* This issue shipped with two alternate covers. The direct market edition included a cardstock double-cover illustrated by [[Joe Quesada]]. The newsstand edition was polybagged with a mini-poster by [[Kelley Jones]] of Jean-Paul Valley as Batman. Newsstand edition was also made available without the polybag.
 
* This issue shipped with two alternate covers. The direct market edition included a cardstock double-cover illustrated by [[Joe Quesada]]. The newsstand edition was polybagged with a mini-poster by [[Kelley Jones]] of Jean-Paul Valley as Batman. Newsstand edition was also made available without the polybag.
* This issue is reprinted in ''[[Batman: Knightfall Vol 1 2|Batman: Knightfall Part Two: Who Rules the Night]]'' and in ''[[Batman: Knightfall Vol 2 1|Batman: Knightfall Volume One]]''.
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* This issue is reprinted in {{co|Batman: Knightfall Part Two - Who Rules the Night (Collected)}} and in {{co|Batman: Knightfall Volume One (Collected)}}.
   
 
* This issue is divided into two chapters:
 
* This issue is divided into two chapters:
 
:# The Fall
 
:# The Fall
 
:# The Descent
 
:# The Descent
* ''[[Knightquest: The Crusade]]'' starts in [[Detective Comics Vol 1 667|Detective Comics #667]].
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* ''[[Knightquest: The Crusade]]'' starts in {{c|Detective Comics #667}}.
* ''[[Knightquest: The Search]]'' starts in [[Justice League Task Force Vol 1 5|Justice League Task Force #5]].
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* ''[[Knightquest: The Search]]'' starts in {{c|Justice League Task Force #5}}.
   
 
| Trivia =
 
| Trivia =
 
* There are two references to [[Jordan B. Gorfinkel]], assistant editor at that time. One is in page 8 where a store in the background is named Jordan and the second is on page 23 where some whiskey boxes are branded as J. B. Gorfinkel.
 
* There are two references to [[Jordan B. Gorfinkel]], assistant editor at that time. One is in page 8 where a store in the background is named Jordan and the second is on page 23 where some whiskey boxes are branded as J. B. Gorfinkel.
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| Recommended =
 
| Recommended =
 
{{Batman RR}}
 
{{Batman RR}}
 
   
 
| Links =
 
| Links =
* [[Wikipedia:Batman|Batman article at Wikipedia]]
 
* [http://www.toonopedia.com/batman.htm Batman article at Toonopedia]
 
* [http://supermanica.info/wiki/index.php/Batman Batman article at Supermanica]
 
* [http://www.dcuguide.com/profile.php?name=batman Batman article at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe]
 
* [http://www.dccomics.com/features/batman/ Batman page at DC Comics]
 
* [http://www.batmanytb.com/news.php Batman: Yesterday, Today and Beyond]
 
* [http://www.darkknight.ca/dknight.html Batman: The Dark Knight]
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Knightfall Saga}}
 
{{Knightfall Saga}}

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""Dark Angel I: The Fall"": Batman dangles precariously from a window-washing trolley, with Bane using his own bat-shuriken to fray the rope keeping him from falling to his death. Unfortunately, the rope snaps, and his [[Batrope|

Quote1 I'm not him -- I'm a lot more -- and a lot worse. Quote2
Batman (Jean-Paul Valley)

Batman #500 is an issue of the series Batman (Volume 1) with a cover date of October, 1993. It was published on September 30, 1993.

Synopsis for "Dark Angel I: The Fall"

Batman dangles precariously from a window-washing trolley, with Bane using his own bat-shuriken to fray the rope keeping him from falling to his death. Unfortunately, the rope snaps, and his grapple finds no purchase. Desperately trying to slow his fall, Jean-Paul kicks out from the wall, hoping to make it to the fountain in the middle of the atrium. The water in the fountain is shallow, and does little to break the fall. Batman is injured and weakened, giving Bane an opportunity to escape without being chased.

Later, Robin arrives in the Batcave to find Jean-Paul trying to stretch out his injuries. Robin makes another attempt to convince Jean-Paul that he is being too brutal. Jean-Paul claims that he fighting fire with fire by meeting with them on their level. Tim refuses to be a party to this new Batman's way of doing things, and Jean-Paul is unconcerned when his erstwhile partner leaves. He uses his time alone to let himself be taken by the mental programming of the Sacred Order of St. Dumas to design a new Batsuit.

Elsewhere, a wounded Bane sneaks into the location where his henchmen have been detained, demanding to know where he can find Venom to help him heal and feel no pain. He refuses to break his men out, saying that this new Batman is his to destroy.

Robin broods outside Wayne Manor when he is interrupted by Nightwing. Nightwing is annoyed to have heard from Oracle that Bruce Wayne was injured rather than from Bruce himself. He is further annoyed to hear that Bruce chose Jean-Paul to replace him rather than himself (despite his lack of desire for the role). Robin blames himself for Jean-Paul's turn for violence, wondering if he somehow aggravated his susceptibility to The System. Nightwing states that because Bruce chose Jean-Paul, they must abide by his decision. Robin silently vows to make one more attempt to appeal to his former friend's good sense.

In Santa Prisca, Bruce and Alfred discuss the positive influence of Dr. Shondra Kinsolving on Bruce as Batman, in the weeks leading up to his defeat by Bane. Alfred tries to reassure Bruce that his defeat was not a failure, but he will not hear of it. Regardless, they try to remain focused on their plan to rescue Shondra and Jack Drake from their kidnappers.

Back in Gotham City, Bane breaks into the control room for the giant LED message board in Gotham Square, kills the controller, and prepares to make a statement. Meanwhile, Robin returns to the Batcave to find Jean-Paul gone. He happens to see one of Jean-Paul's drawings, and is taken aback by what he sees.

Appearing in "Dark Angel I: The Fall"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

Other Characters:

Locations:

Items:

Vehicles:


Synopsis for "Dark Angel II: The Descent"

Batman Jean-Paul Valley 0011

Jean-Paul tests the new Batsuit

As Jean-Paul Valley tests out his new Batsuit over Gotham City, Bane delivers a message to him via the giant LED message board in Gotham Square: "Batman" Now. Down below, the GCPD searches for Bane. When Batman arrives, they assume that round two of their battle will soon commence.

Bane bursts through the sign and faces Batman. Despite the fact that the GCPD's snipers could take Bane out right there, Kitch makes them stand down on orders from the mayor to follow procedure to the letter. Meanwhile, the Commissioner arrives on the scene, and is the only person to notice the scare-quotes around the word Batman in Bane's message.

Jean-Paul and Bane come to blows in a brutal and violent brawl. Despite Batman's apparent advantage, Bane's Venom dependency gives him an edge. However, Jean-Paul recognizes that Bane's dependency is also a weakness. He severs the tubes which feed the Venom into his enemy's veins, and weakened, Bane runs.

Bane escapes onto a passing train car, but does not get far enough to evade Batman, who bursts through the window and continues the fight. Meanwhile, Robin rushes onto the top of the train car, hoping to separate their car from those filled with innocent passengers. He uses an explosive capsule to destroy the link between the cars and save the citizens.

Unfortunately, without the weight of the other cars to hold it back, the main car in which Bane and Batman are fighting speeds down the tracks too fast and flies right off the track at a curve, crashing into a nearby building. Bane crawls out of the wreckage, hoping to find more venom to help him fight. In his weakened state, he is easily hunted down by Jean-Paul, who finally prepares a killing blow.

Watching from afar, both Robin and Commissioner Gordon hope that Batman will stop himself from murdering the man who broke him. Bane begs for death, but Jean-Paul relents to Robin's relief, stating that he has broken Bane, and that Blackgate Penitentiary can hold the pieces. Despite his reservations about Jean-Paul's methods, Robin confirms, finally, that Jean-Paul has earned the right to wear the mantle of The Batman.

Appearing in "Dark Angel II: The Descent"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

Other Characters:

Locations:

Items:

Notes

  • This issue is divided into two chapters:
  1. The Fall
  2. The Descent

Trivia

  • There are two references to Jordan B. Gorfinkel, assistant editor at that time. One is in page 8 where a store in the background is named Jordan and the second is on page 23 where some whiskey boxes are branded as J. B. Gorfinkel.


See Also

Recommended Reading

Links and References

[[Category:Batman: Knightfall|Batman Vol 1 {{#pad:500|4|0}}]]

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Knightfall Saga Crossover
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This comic issue is a part of the massive Knightfall crossover event. Knightfall consisted of three parts, Knightfall, Knightquest, and KnightsEnd. The trilogy involved Batman's back being broken by Bane, the debut and subsequent descent into madness of Bruce Wayne's successor Batman Jean-Paul Valley, and Bruce Wayne's recovery and reclamation of his former title, combatting Valley himself. This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Knightfall Crossover" category.