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Creation & Design

Darth Bane was created by author Drew Karpyshyn for the Star Wars Expanded Universe, establishing him as a pivotal figure in Sith history.

Early Years

Bane was born on the planet Apatros and was initially a member of the Brotherhood of Darkness, a Sith faction that sought to dominate the galaxy.

Character Development

Darth Bane's character evolves from a power-hungry individual to a complex figure who understands the necessity of balance and secrecy within the Sith Order.

Cultural Reception

Darth Bane has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for his depth and the philosophical implications of his actions.

Character Details

Real Name:
Darth Bane
First Appearance:
Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith #1
Aliases:
Darth Bane, Bane
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Sith Order, Brotherhood of Darkness
Abilities:
Force Manipulation, Lightsaber Combat, Sith Alchemy
Equipment:
Lightsaber, Sith Holocron
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
yellow
Hair Color:
bald

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Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith #1
Dark Horse ⋅ 2001
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Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith #1
 
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1st appearance of Darth Bane, a Sith Lord who resurrected the ancient Sith practices that had nearly been disgraced and forgotten

1st appearance of Rain, later becomes Darth Zannah

Copies ordered by retailers: 28,680

Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith #1
Key Variant ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 2001
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Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith #1
 
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1st cover appearance of Darth Bane

Variant gold title text cover art by Ramon Bachs

Dynamic Forces edition

Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith #2
Dark Horse ⋅ 2001
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Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith #2
 
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2nd appearance of Darth Bane

Star Wars: Legacy #5
Dark Horse ⋅ 2006
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Star Wars: Legacy #5
 
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2nd appearance of Darth Nihilus

Darth Bane appears in Orbalisk armor that make him impervious to lightsaber attacks

Star Wars: Darth Vader #27
Key Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Star Wars: Darth Vader #27
 
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1st cover appearance of Darth Bane in Marvel Star Wars canon and new character design

Variant cover art by Chris Sprouse - Bane has not appeared in a Marvel story yet

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