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jetblack927 ([personal profile] jetblack927) wrote in [community profile] scans_daily2010-09-27 02:11 pm

Memorial Case Smashing: “Knightfall”

Well, in answer to the earlier request by Benicio127, I present a nine-page spread of Batman #497, part of the Knightfall storyline…
To summarize, Bane has broken out all the inmates from arkham, and is systematically setting up batman for the ultimate defeat. Batman has rounded up most threats, but is TOTALLY exhausted. He’s beaten 3 of Bane’s lead henchmen and returned to Wayne Manor where he finally finds…






The two exchange formalities, the fear and fatigue on Bruce’s face is haunting…





Despite the odds, Batman doesn’t back down, he cowls-up and engages Bane head on…the fight tears through the house and eventually into the batcave…





Which leads to the climatic case smashing…





Batman regains his footing, but it’s too much, too little, too late…The lack of sleep, chasing those villains down, the henchmen, Bane easily has his way…








Fans of the Animated Series will remember the same line used in the episode Bane was in…





And just like Buster Douglas knocking out Tyson…it’s done, the impossible happens, and Bane prepares for the finale…





The crack heard around the world…



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[personal profile] crinos 2010-09-27 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
I had a comic of Azareals stint as Bats where he fought Mr. Freeze sans his armor. I thought it was set in the future or something.

Course, this was back before I knew comics didn't work on the same timeframe as the real world. I also read the thor annual with the future Thor teaming up with the guardians of the galaxy and thought that was what all Thor stories would be like from then on.

That comic also introduced me to both Ego and Beta Ray Bill, so kudos on that.
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[personal profile] jcbaggee 2010-09-27 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, same here. I was at an age where I didn't get the notion of seperate brands, and just assumed it was Batman 2099.
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[personal profile] starwolf_oakley 2010-09-28 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
I vaguely remember that. Freeze sees the Armored-Up Batman and says "What year did I wake up in?"