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Absolute Batman #12 Cover F 1:50 Paul Pope Virgin Variant artist-Lee Garbett the final battle between theBANE PRESSES THE ATTACK! Batman is at the mercy of the monstrous Bane. And though his body has seen better days, his mind and spirit are still strong. But how much longer can that withstand Bane's brutal onslaught?