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Knightfall: the comics worth collecting

Bane's arrival, the broken Bat, and Azrael's armor.

Editorial notes are unverified development content and prices are demo data.

Essential (2)

Starting from scratch: ~$502 for the cheapest copies, ~$502 graded (through this level).

  1. Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1 Importance 10/10

    Bane's first appearance — the key of the era. Unverified

    Best value: CGC 9.6 — 9.8 more than doubles the price
    Trophy: CGC SS 9.8 signed Dixon + Nolan
    CGC 9.8 $644CGC 9.6 $337Demo data

  2. Batman #497 Importance 9/10

    Bane breaks Batman's back. Unverified

    Best value: Direct CGC 9.8
    Trophy: Newsstand CGC 9.8
    CGC 9.8 $165Demo data

Collector (2)

Starting from scratch: ~$641 for the cheapest copies, ~$641 graded (through this level).

  1. Batman #491 Importance 5/10

    Knightfall begins. Unverified

    Best value: Direct CGC 9.8
    Trophy: —
    CGC 9.8 $74Demo data

  2. Batman #500 Importance 6/10

    Azrael's armored Batman. Unverified

    Best value: Direct CGC 9.8
    Trophy: —
    CGC 9.8 $65Demo data

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