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Milestones Feb. 7, 1994

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RECOVERING. Bruce (“Batman”) Wayne, 54, millionaire and caped crusader; from injuries received opposing evil; in Gotham City. A muscle-bound villain named Bane broke Wayne’s back in a desperate fight last year, resulting in severe spinal trauma that put Wayne in a wheelchair. An alternate Batman has been filling in during Wayne’s convalescence. Now walking with the assistance of two canes, Wayne is expected to suffer no permanent disability.

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