I remember how I anticipated this issue almost 3 decades ago. I wasn't a fan of the "New" Batman, but I'd have settled for anyone to end Bane's reign of Pompousness. I even wished he'd have went ahead and killed Bane just so he'd never darken the pages of another Batman issue again. Not really surprised he didn't.
This issue began an era many readers were skeptical of, and with good reason. At that time it seemed all publications were changing their heroes. Still, It was a fitting conclusion. I enjoyed every page as Bane got the ass-kicking the real Batman could've also given him if he wasn't worn beyond his mere mortal endurance when the big cowardly oaf finally decided to confront him.
It still delivered a good story and conclusion to a classic Batman adventure. more