Knightfall
Batman: Knightfall is the title of a major maximum-series in the history of Batman. It was published by cd. Comics in 1993. Under the title Knightfall is in fact gathered a trilogy consisting of " Knightfall ", " Knightquest ", and " KnightsEnd " (correctly spelled with the CamelCase) which was spread out of 1993 to 1994.
History
Be a prelude to
The prelude to Knightfall starts in fact with the introduction of two new characters:-
Azrael, which made its appearance in the pages of Batman: The Sword off Azrael (October 1992 in January 1993) by Refusals O' Neil and Joe Quesada.
- Hamper which made its appearance in the pages of Batman: Revenge off Hamper (January 1993) by Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan.
These two characters became recurring, Azrael making even team with Batman. Hamper as for him, became a frightening enemy of Batman. In Batman #491, it releases all the prisoners of the Asile of Arkham and gets even various weapons to them. However, this number does not make integral part of the Knightfall history.
Knightfall
The principal intrigue of Knightfall starts however with the escape from all the criminals. The plan of Hamper consisted in as much as possible weakening Batman by obliging it to face its worst enemies at the same time.This event also created a conflict between Tim Drake and Batman, this last wanting to face alone with this problem.
After being tested physically and mentally by the joint attacks of the Joker and the scarecrow, Batman is found in an extreme state of weakening. At the same time, Bane had succeeded in guessing the secret identity of Batman. Thus, Bane benefits from this period to attack. Batman #497 mark a turning in the history of Batman, this last being made break the Spinal column by Hamper. Batman thus put at the variation, Bane takes the control of the underworld of Gotham City.
Bruce Wayne is seen obliged to ask for the assistance of Jean-Paul Valley. This last threads the costume of Batman in order to protect Gotham. Tim Drake however sees of an evil eye this decision and fact knowledge in Bruce Wayne which he would have preferred that Dick Grayson threads the costume of Batman. However, this decision is justified by the fact that Bruce did not want that Dick has to face Bane.
Shortly after these incidents, the Dr. Shondra Kinsolving and Jack Drake, the father of Tim, are made kidnap. Bruce Wayne and Alfred leave the country in order to find their trace. These events are recalled in Knightquest: The Search, whereas Knightquest: The Crusade, reports what it occurs to Gotham during the same time.
Jean-Paul, taking his role of Batman more and more to serious, makes modifications to the costume, becomes increasingly paranoiac and is wary even of Robin. In Batman #500, Jean-Paul manages however to overcome Bane.
Reading order
Knightfall is a saga which was reflected on many comics. The reading order is thus rather complex.
External bonds
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detailed Histoire of the saga
- Extracts from an audio adaptation of Knightfall