Batman #77 (Raw VF/NM) - DC Comics (Tony S. Daniel Cover, "City of Bane" Key Issue)

Add a major modern DC key issue to your collection with Batman #77, published by DC Comics in August 2019! Written by Tom King with art by Mikel Janín and Tony S. Daniel, colors by Jordie Bellaire and Tomeu Morey, this issue presents Chapter 3 of the legendary "City of Bane" event arc.

The top header features the black-and-red "CITY OF BANE" event banner with the Bane mask logo. The upper-left corner displays the circular DC emblem above the prominent BATMAN series logo set against a red bat silhouette. The upper-right corner indicates issue marker 77 alongside pricing ($3.99 / Rated T Teen). The bottom-left corner houses the direct edition barcode box. Prominent red-and-white text along the bottom exclaims "MEET THE NEW DYNAMIC DUO!". The bottom-right corner credits the creative team (KING / JANÍN / DANIEL / BELLAIRE / MOREY).

The striking cover illustration—drawn by artist Tony S. Daniel (signed TONY DANIEL 2019 in the boxed insignia)—features the alternate Flashpoint Batman (Thomas Wayne) looming with glowing red eyes and batarangs beside Gotham Girl (Claire Clover) in her hero suit.

This pivotal issue is best known for its shocking story development—the fateful confrontation involving Bane, Flashpoint Batman, Damian Wayne, and the tragic death of Alfred Pennyworth.

This unslabbed raw issue is in top-tier collectible condition (estimated VF/NM 9.0 or better), with sharp corners, clean spine, and bold color saturation—making it a vital addition for Batman, City of Bane, Flashpoint Batman, and modern DC key issue collectors.

Publisher: DC Comics

Series: Batman (Issue #77 / Vol. 3 Series 2016–Present)

Release Date: August 2019 (Modern Age)

Grade: Raw (Estimated VF/NM 9.0+)

Printing/Format: Direct Edition Main Cover ($3.99 Cover Price with Barcode)

Key Significance: Major Modern Key Issue; Shocking Death of Alfred Pennyworth; Part 3 of "City of Bane" Arc

Key Characters: Flashpoint Batman (Thomas Wayne), Gotham Girl (Claire Clover), Damian Wayne (Robin), Bane, Alfred Pennyworth

Creative Team: Tom King (Writer), Mikel Janín & Tony S. Daniel (Artists/Cover), Jordie Bellaire & Tomeu Morey (Colors)