Batman (1940-2011) #498

Batman (1940-2011) #498

by Doug Moench, Kelley Jones (Cover Art), Adrienne Roy (Colorist)

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Genres: Comics, Batman, Dc Comics, Comic Book

23 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 31, 1993

About the author

Doug Moench, is an American comic book writer notable for his Batman work and as the creator of Black Mask, Moon Knight and Deathlok. Moench has worked for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics and many other smaller companies; he has written hundreds of issues of many different comics, and created dozens of characters, such as Moon Knight. In 1973, Moench became the de facto lead writer for the Marvel black-and-white magazine imprint Curtis Magazines. He contributed to the entire runs of Planet of the Apes, Rampaging Hulk (continuing on the title when it changed its name to The Hulk!) and Doc Savage, while also serving as a regular scribe for virtually every other Curtis title during the course of the imprint's existence. Moench is perhaps best known for his work on Batman, whose title he wrote from 1983–1986 and then again from 1992–1998. (He also wrote the companion title Detective Comics from 1983–1986.)

Moench is a frequent and longtime collaborator with comics artist Paul Gulacy. The pair are probably best known for their work on Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu, which they worked on together from 1974–1977. They also co-created Six from Sirius, Slash Maraud, and S.C.I. Spy, and have worked together on comics projects featuring Batman, Conan the Barbarian and James Bond.

Moench has frequently been paired with the artist and inker team of Kelley Jones and John Beatty on several Elseworlds Graphic Novels and a long run of the monthly Batman comic.

Reviews

[mike andrews]

With Gotham in chaos, Bruce passes the mantle of the Bat to Azrael. Bane enlists Catwoman and takes over the rest of the mobs.

[Emiliano]

Welp we got a new Batman!

Bruce is fucked from the beating and he’s trying to gain his confidence and motivation back. Bane is literally running Gotham and controlling everything and I wonder how long that will even last. Also, Azrael is the new Batman and um ok sure I legit don’t know who the dude is at all. He’s barely been featured in this run so I don’t really have any thoughts about the moment.

[Steven Shinder]

Interesting seeing how Batman deals with his injuries.

[John]

Knights in darkness

[Lillian Francis]

Cover: 2* Bane looks ridiculous on these covers.
Title: Knights in darkness
Art: 3.5*
Story: 3.5* Bruce in recovery. Bane taking over the city. And JP standing in as Batman.

Knightfall 15

[harvey]

3.5 Bruce’s depression in this is off the scales omg 😭 girl get help