<Tr> <Th> Vol. 2: Knightquest </Th> <Td> ISBN 978 - 1401235369 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Vol. 3: KnightsEnd </Th> <Td> ISBN 978 - 1401237219 </Td> </Tr> <P> "Knightfall" is the title given to a major Batman story arc published by DC Comics that dominated Batman - related serial comic books in the spring and summer of 1993 . "Knightfall" is also an umbrella title for the trilogy of storylines that ran from 1993 to 1994, consisting of "Knightfall", "Knightquest", and "KnightsEnd". The story takes place over approximately six months . Bruce Wayne (Batman) suffers burnout and is systematically assaulted and crippled by a "super steroid" - enhanced genius named Bane . Wayne is replaced as Batman by an apprentice named Jean - Paul Valley (a.k.a. Azrael), who becomes increasingly violent and unstable, tarnishing Batman's reputation . Eventually, Wayne is healed through paranormal means, and reclaims his role as Batman . </P> <P> "Knightfall" resulted in long - term ramifications for the Batman continuity, as Batman's trust from the police, the public, and fellow superheroes had to be rebuilt, due to Azrael's violence . Additionally, Wayne realizes the peril and burden of attempting to work in solitude, leading to the eventual creation of the modern incarnation of the Batman family . The events of Knightfall also led to the resignation of Wayne's loyal butler, Alfred Pennyworth . </P>

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