Batman: Knightfall #Volume One
DC Comics • Batman: Knightfall Trade Paperback (2012 Edition)
Writer
Chuck Dixon, Doug Moench, Alan Grant
Interior Artist
Jim Aparo, Norm Breyfogle, Graham Nolan
Cover Artist
Kelley Jones
Publication Date
April 2012 (Estimated)
Cover Variant
Trade Paperback (Regular)
Printing
First Printing (2012 25th Anniversary Edition style)
Comic Description
The landmark saga where the villain Bane releases the inmates of Arkham Asylum to exhaust Batman, culminating in the iconic moment where Bane breaks Batman's back. This volume collects Batman #491-500, Detective Comics #659-666, and Showcase '93 #7-8.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4/9.6)
Condition Details
Flat cover with sharp corners; negligible spine stress; high gloss; appearance suggests recent purchase or careful storage.
Estimated Market Value
$25 - $35 (Raw); $70 - $100 (Graded)
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for this specific 2012 edition range from $18 to $30 depending on wear.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. Trade paperbacks are rarely graded unless they are extremely scarce or autographed, as the cost of grading often exceeds the book's market value.
Notable Features
Features the iconic Kelley Jones 'Broken Bat' artwork originally from Batman #497; Includes the first full appearance of Bane in the main Batman titles.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC Comics trade paperback. Modern high-quality binding and semi-gloss paper stock typical of post-2010 DC collections.