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Creation & Design

Bane was created by writer Chuck Dixon and artist Graham Nolan, first appearing in 1993. He was designed as a formidable foe for Batman, combining brute strength with intelligence.

Early Years

Bane was born and raised in the Caribbean prison of Peña Duro, where he was subjected to harsh conditions. He later escaped and sought to prove himself as a worthy adversary to Batman.

Character Development

Over the years, Bane has evolved from a simple brute to a complex character with a rich backstory, often portrayed as both a villain and an anti-hero. His intelligence and strategic mind have made him a formidable opponent for Batman, and he has been involved in various storylines that explore themes of power, control, and redemption.

Cultural Reception

Bane has been received positively by fans and critics alike, particularly for his role in the 'Knightfall' storyline, which is considered one of the defining moments in Batman's history.

Character Details

Real Name:
Eduardo Dorrance
Aliases:
The Man Who Broke the Bat, The Beast, The Venom User
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
League of Assassins, The Secret Society of Super Villains, The Suicide Squad
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Tactical genius
Equipment:
Venom (steroid), Combat gear
Weight:
300lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #16

DC ⋅ 1991

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Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #16
 
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Introduction of Venom, the drug used by Bane to achieve superhuman strength

Prelude to Knightfall begins with the Venom four-issue story arc

📖Knightfall Reading Order: Legends of the Dark Knight #16 - #20, then Sword of Azrael #1

Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1

DC ⋅ 1993

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Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1
 
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1st appearance, cover and origin of Bane

📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Batman #484

[September 2024 - James Gunn’s DCU is developing a Bane and Deathstroke super-villain team-up film based on a script by Matthew Orton]

Batman #489

DC ⋅ 1993

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Batman #489
 
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2nd appearance of Bane

Azrael assumes the Batman mantle

📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Batman #490

Batman #497

DC ⋅ 1993

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Batman #497
 
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Bane breaks Batman's back

Knightfall Part Eleven

📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Detective Comics #664

Batman #497

Variant ⋅ DC ⋅ 1993

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Variant cover with card stock overlay

Batman #500

DC ⋅ 1993

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Batman #500
 
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Azrael stands in for Batman after Bane breaks Bruce Wayne's back in Batman #497

Azrael defeats Bane

Knightfall Part Nineteen

📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Catwoman #1

Batman: Vengeance of Bane #2

DC ⋅ 1995

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Batman: Vengeance of Bane #2
 
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Follow-up to Vengeance of Bane #1

Conclusion of Knightfall

Detective Comics #1000
Non-Key

Store Exclusive ⋅ DC ⋅ 2019

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Variant cover art by Jim Lee

Infinite Frontier #0

DC ⋅ 2021

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1st appearance of Simon Saint, creator of the Magistrate force

1st appearance of Sean Mahoney, the identity of Peacekeeper-01 from Future State

Death of Bane

Nubia becomes the new Wonder Woman

3rd cameo team appearance of Titans Academy students

Joker, The #2

DC ⋅ 2021

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1st appearance of Vengeance, daughter of Bane

1st team appearance of the Sampson family, inspired by the family from Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Joker, The #15
Non-Key

1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2022

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Variant cover art by Guillem March featuring Bane and Vengeance

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