Batman #497
Knightfall; Bane breaks Batman's back
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Bane Breaks Batman #497 DC Chapter 1 Hybrid Trading Card Random Mint Physical
A poster, empty slab, or other merchandise — not the book itself.
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Batman #497 Facsimile Edition (PRESALE 11/4/26) Cover Select
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
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DOLLAR COMICS BATMAN #497 NM NEW UNREAD DC REPRINT KNIGHTFALL BANE BREAKS BACK
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
- ViewWrong printing$9.99
Batman #497 DC 1993 NM 9.4 Bane Breaks Batman Variant cover w/card stock overlay
A later printing of this issue. Printings are separate markets: a 1st print can be worth many times a 2nd print of the same book.
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Batman 497 2nd Print Overlay Variant NM Bane
A later printing of this issue. Printings are separate markets: a 1st print can be worth many times a 2nd print of the same book.
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Batman #497 Second Printing (DC Comics Late July 1993)
A later printing of this issue. Printings are separate markets: a 1st print can be worth many times a 2nd print of the same book.
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Batman 497 (1993) 2nd Print !! EXCELLENT COPIES!!!
A later printing of this issue. Printings are separate markets: a 1st print can be worth many times a 2nd print of the same book.
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Batman 497 1993 Second Print Bane Breaks Batmans Back Knightfall 11 DC Comic
A later printing of this issue. Printings are separate markets: a 1st print can be worth many times a 2nd print of the same book.
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| Updated | Grade | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | CGC 9.8 | $96.00 |
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