"Knightfall" is a 1993–1994 Batman story arc published by DC Comics. It consists of a trilogy of storylines that ran from 1993 to 1994, consisting of "Knightfall", "Knightquest", and "KnightsEnd".
Jean-Paul Valley as Batman, during The Crusade story arc. Cover to Detective Comics #667, art by Kelley Jones.
Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham City and battles to reclaim his mantle from Jean-Paul Valley. Artwork for the cover of Batman: Shadow of the Bat, vol. 1, #30 (August 1994, DC Comics), art by Brian Stelfreeze.
Dick Grayson assuming the role of Batman during the "Prodigal" storyline from Batman #513 (Dec. 1994), a homage to Dick's first appearance as Robin in Detective Comics #38 (1940). Art by Mike Gustovich.
Batman's black costume's debut during "Troika".
Batman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in the 27th issue of the comic book Detective Comics on March 30, 1939. In the DC Universe continuity, Batman is the alias of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American playboy, philanthropist, and industrialist who resides in Gotham City. Batman's origin story features him swearing vengeance against criminals after witnessing the murder of his parents Thomas and Martha as a child, a vendetta tempered with the ideal of justice. He trains himself physically and intellectually, crafts a bat-inspired persona, and monitors the Gotham streets at night. Kane, Finger, and other creators accompanied Batman with supporting characters, including his sidekicks Robin and Batgirl; allies Alfred Pennyworth, James Gordon, and Catwoman; and foes such as the Penguin, the Riddler, Two-Face, and his archenemy, the Joker.
Cover of the DC Comics Absolute Edition of Batman: Hush (2011) Art by Jim Lee
First published image of Batman, in Action Comics #12, announcing the character's debut in the forthcoming Detective Comics #27
Cover of Batman#227 (November 1970) returning Batman to the darker roots of the original publications. Art by Neal Adams.
Batman and Robin, art by Jack Burnley