Batman #77 had one of the most surprising deaths in recent DC history. 1 / 8
Damian Wayne defied Bane's orders and entered Gotham City. 2 / 8
After he was caught by Thomas Wayne, he was forced to witness something horrific... 3 / 8
Damian watched as Bane snapped Alfred's neck, seemingly killing him. 4 / 8
It's possible that the whole thing could be a mind trick, courtesy of Psycho-Pirate. 5 / 8
Alternatively, it could be a nightmare induced by the Scarecrow's fear toxin. 6 / 8
Maybe Bane did kill him, and the fabled Lazarus Pit will revive him. 7 / 8
Alfred almost certainly won't remain dead for too long. 8 / 8