{"product_id":"nm-10","title":"1993 DC Comics Batman #500 (Direct Edition \/ Die-Cut Oval Variant) - NM","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalog a milestone 1990s DC key issue for your archival inventory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e #500!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Written by Doug Moench with interior penciling by Jim Aparo and Terry Austin,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this double-sized 500th anniversary issue marks a historic turning point in the \"Knightfall\" storyline (\"Knightfall 19:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark Crusade\") as Jean-Paul Valley (Azrael) officially takes up the mantle of Batman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The front cover artwork by Kevin Nowlan (signed \"NOWLAN '93\" in the lower right) features an outer die-cut gatefold cover with a central oval window revealing a dynamic illustration of classic Batman swinging through architectural ruins against a green-and-purple \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"629\"\u003eBATMAN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e logo header and \"KNIGHTFALL 19\" imprint stamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePublished by DC Comics,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the back cover features a full-page promotional advertisement for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eThe Death and Life of Superman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hardcover novel by Roger Stern (\"ON SALE IN HARDCOVER AUGUST 25,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1993\").\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The ad showcases the novel's cover featuring the iconic bleeding \"S\" shield logo alongside a promo inset for Louise Simonson's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"321\"\u003eSuperman: Doomsday \u0026amp; Beyond\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e paperback adaptation for younger readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A vital centerpiece entry for 90s DC key issue collectors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Batman completionists,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Knightfall\" archivists,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and die-cut variant cover enthusiasts!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eStructural \u0026amp; Visual Inspection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCover \u0026amp; Spine Condition - NEAR MINT (NM):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original heavy cardstock die-cut cover preserves rich blue,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gray,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and gold color tones,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sharp edge alignment around the oval window cutout,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and crisp line detail across Kevin Nowlan's illustration with zero surface scuffs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creases,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or flaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spine is flat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e square,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and tight with clean staple placement and minimal stress lines; corners remain sharp and intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInterior \u0026amp; Back Cover Integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Interior high-grade newsprint pages remain clean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e supple,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and un-marred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The back cover featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003eThe Death and Life of Superman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e novel promo retains a clean white border field,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e deep black background contrast,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sharp typography,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and square edge margins with no creasing or foxing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eItem Specific Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Title\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0\"\u003e1993 DC Comics Batman #500 (Direct Edition)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher \/ Imprint\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,1,0\"\u003eDC Comics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0\"\u003eOctober 1993 (Cover Date: 500 OCT '93 • © 1993 DC Comics Inc.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,0\"\u003eDouble-Sided Anniversary Issue with Die-Cut Oval Gatefold Cover ($3.95 US \/ $4.95 CAN)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStory \/ Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,0\"\u003e\"Knightfall 19: Dark Crusade\" • Double-Sized 500th Anniversary Issue \u0026amp; Azrael Becomes Batman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCreators\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,1,0\"\u003eDoug Moench (Writer), Jim Aparo, Terry Austin (Pencil\/Ink Interior Artists), Kevin Nowlan (Cover Artist)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBack Cover Ad\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,1,0\"\u003eDC Comics House Ad: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eThe Death and Life of Superman\u003c\/i\u003e Novel by Roger Stern \u0026amp; \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003eSuperman: Doomsday \u0026amp; 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