{"product_id":"batman-498-1993-nm-vintage-comic","title":"Batman #498 1993 NM Vintage Comic","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Doug Moench\u003cbr\u003eArt: Norm Breyfogle\u003cbr\u003eCover Art: Kelley Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the harrowing aftermath of Knightfall, Gotham City belongs to Bane. As the villain executes a bloody purge of rival crime lords, the true Batman lies crippled in the master bedroom of Wayne Manor. Faced with the reality of a broken back, Bruce Wayne descends into a deep depression, feeling his life's mission has been permanently extinguished. To protect his secret, Alfred and Tim orchestrate a fake car accident using one of Bruce's Porsches, providing a civilian explanation for his paralysis. Dr. Shondra Kinsolving is called in to lead Bruce's rehabilitation, though she quickly suspects the \"car crash\" story is a facade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding that Gotham cannot survive without a protector, Bruce makes the controversial decision to bypass Dick Grayson (Nightwing) and hand the mantle of the Bat to Jean-Paul Valley. Under strict orders to avoid Bane, Jean-Paul dons the cape and cowl, joining Robin to signal to Commissioner Gordon—and the city—that Batman is still in the fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eraw \u003c\/strong\u003evintage comic. Please examine photographs carefully. Contact Dreamworld Comics if you wish to see more photographs of this issue.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dreamworld Comics \u0026 Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53685962998070,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/7105\/0294\/files\/0_003ce881-d5c1-4ebf-9e06-374f1e987126.jpg?v=1771016352","url":"https:\/\/dreamworldcomicbooks.com\/products\/batman-498-1993-nm-vintage-comic","provider":"Dreamworld Comics \u0026 Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}