'I am Gotham's reckoning'

In the early 90's, fangirl favorite Harley Quinn was introduced (with a strong Brooklyn accent) in animator Bruce Timm's 'Batman the Animated Series' (Mark Hamill voiced The Joker, Melissa Gilbert voiced Batgirl). A year later she appeared in the comics based on the TV series, and later in the regular DC continuity.

'The Death of Superman' was a newsworthy event, and there was also some major news for Batman. The 19-part 'Knightfall' storyline led up to the 500th issue of the Batman title. In a Doug Moench story, with art by Jim Aparo and Giordano art, the menace Bane breaks The Bat. This storyline was the basis for the film 'The Dark Knight Rises'. Here's the full cover for 1993's Batman #497, by Kelley Jones:

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