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Batman #498 p 12 ('Knightfall Part 15' CATWOMAN'S 1ST ENTRY INTO THE STORLINE AS BRUCE GETS KISSED IN BED BY SHONDRA!) 1993

Media Type: Pencil and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
Artists: Jim  Aparo penciller
Rick Burchett inker
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After DC's enormous success of The Death of Superman in late 1992 and early 1993 with the follow up Funeral for a Friend, just months later a new story arc was written by Acclaimed writers Denny O'Neill and Doug Moench, this time it was for Batman and it was called "Knightfall". The story arc featured a new genius villain named Bane and similarly to Death of Superman, it was a tremendous success. One could argue with the arrival of Bane as an all new villain, he's remained greater and more popular than Doomsday, making this arc more memorable over the years. Either way, DC did something we haven't seen from either of the "Big 2" publishers in creating back to back classic story arcs merely months apart that have become iconic 30+ years later. This particular page came from Batman #498 written by Doug Moench. Now let's get to the art...... This Half Splash page (with inset panels) is Catwoman's first introduction into Knightfall when summoned by Bane by his goons not only set up Catwoman's run with Jim Balent by establishing the look and the plot for Catwoman #1 and beyond, but it's existence in the Knightfall storyline as influenced in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Rises helps to propel this page into the history books! As seen on the cover, not by choice, Catwoman reluctantly agrees to team up with Bane. You can see a broken Bruce Wayne in a body cast in the last few panels, attended by Shondra Kinsolving, his Doctor who has an ongoing crush on him. The last 2 panels you can see Bruce not only surprised, but the final panel reveals her feelings for Bruce as she kisses him! Shondra will be Bruce's love interest during this arc and will go on to cure Bruce later in the story, where he becomes Batman once again. An incredibly important page to the Knightfall story arc introducing Catwoman for the first time and the romance begins for Bruce and Shondra. Rick Burchett Inks over legendary Batman artist Jim Aparo pencils on Bristol board. Signed by Aparo in lower area. Just a great opportunity here to own a great page from this HISTORIC STORY FROM THIS ICONIC GREAT title! Compare this great page to the published comic book page in the red link above. ALL art on our website (including this one) are able to be purchased with VERY fair time payments, and trades are always considered towards "ANY" art on our website! Just send us an email to mikeburkey@aol.com and we can try to work something out.

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