Bane
Art by Brian Bolland.
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1 (January 1993)
Created by	Chuck Dixon Doug Moench Graham Nolan
In story information
Alter ego	Unknown
Team affiliations	Suicide Squad Secret Society of Super Villains
Abilities	Peak human physical condition When using Venom: Superhuman strength High intelligence Escapologist Hand to hand combat Expert strategist

Bane is a fictional character, a DC Comics' Batman villain created by Chuck Dixon, Doug Moench, and Graham Nolan. He possesses superhuman strength caused by his use of the drug Venom. The character first appears in Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1 (January 1993). Image File history File links Bane4s. ... Bollands cover to Hellstorm: Prince Of Lies #16. ... DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to first comic book to feature a character. ... Chuck Dixon is an American comic book writer, perhaps best-known for long runs on Batman titles in the 1990s. ... Doug Moench (born February 23, 1948) is an American comic book writer. ... Graham Nolan is a comic book artist, best-known for work for DC Comics on Batman-related titles in the 1990s. ... Suicide Squad is a name for a number of fictional organizations created for and owned by DC Comics. ... The Secret Society of Super Villains (SSoSV) is a group of comic book villains that exist in the DC Universe. ... This is a list of fictional performance enhancers, serums, trigger chemicals, booster drugs, and mutagenic foods in the various comic book universes, that were used to give a specific hero or villain their powers. ... Comic book fiction traditionally features characters with superhuman, supernatural, or paranormal abilities, often referred to as superpowers (also spelled super-powers). ... Harry Houdini, a famous escapologist and magician. ... For other uses of the word bane, see bane (disambiguation). ... A fictional character is any person, persona, identity, or entity that is created from ones imagination or from an adaption of an existing entity. ... DC Comics is an American comic book and related media company. ... Batman (originally referred to as the Bat-Man and still referred to at times as the Batman) is a DC Comics fictional superhero who first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. ... Chuck Dixon is an American comic book writer, perhaps best-known for long runs on Batman titles in the 1990s. ... Doug Moench (born February 23, 1948) is an American comic book writer. ... Graham Nolan is a comic book artist, best-known for work for DC Comics on Batman-related titles in the 1990s. ... This is a list of fictional performance enhancers, serums, trigger chemicals, booster drugs, and mutagenic foods in the various comic book universes, that were used to give a specific hero or villain their powers. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to first comic book to feature a character. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ...

Outside the comic book world, the character has appeared in the television animated series, Batman: The Animated Series and The New Batman/Superman Adventures, in which he is voiced by actor Henry Silva. Though, in the 2004 series, The Batman, he is voiced by actors Joaquim de Almeida and Ron Perlman. In the 1997 film, Batman & Robin, he was portrayed by late wrestler, Jeep Swenson. The animated Batman shoots his grappling gun from a rooftop in a scene from the episode, On Leather Wings. ... The New Batman/Superman Adventures was the title given to an anthology series that combined Superman: The Animated Series and the reimagined Batman: The Animated Series. ... Henry Silva (born September 23, 1926) is an American actor who has played a wide variety of movie roles. ... The Batman is an Emmy Award-winning American animated television series produced by Warner Bros. ... Image:Salazar24. ... For the business executive, see Ronald Perelman. ... The correct title of this article is Batman & Robin (1997 film). ... Robert Alexander Swenson Jr. ...

Overview

Originally intended as a "dark mirror" of the highly disciplined and multi-skilled pulp hero Doc Savage,^[1] Bane spends his childhood in a hellish prison on the corrupt island nation of Santa Prisca.^[2] He develops superhuman strength through a forced experiment involving the drug Venom.^[3] Although his dependency on Venom is an immense weakness, Bane has been one of Batman's most intelligent and physically powerful foes. He is best known for breaking Batman's back in the "Knightfall" story arc.^[3] This article is about inexpensive fiction magazines. ... Doc Savage is a fictional character, one of the pulp heroes of the 1930s and 1940s. ... Island countries in the world An island country is a country that is wholly confined to an island or island group, and has no territory on the mainland of a continent. ... Santa Prisca is a fictional country appearing in DC Comics, and is best known as the birthplace of the Batman villain Bane . ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This is a list of fictional performance enhancers, serums, trigger chemicals, booster drugs, and mutagenic foods in the various comic book universes, that were used to give a specific hero or villain their powers. ...

Although primarily a villain, Bane is a complex character and has worked to take down drug lords. Despite their history, he has sometimes had Batman's financial backing and direct assistance.^[3] Doctor Doom, one of the most archetypal supervillains and his arch-enemies The Fantastic Four (in background). ...

Bane has appeared in some other media adaptations of Batman, including Batman: The Animated Series and its sequels and spin-offs and its successor, The Batman.^[4][5][6] Pro-wrestler Jeep Swenson played him in the 1997 film Batman & Robin.^[7] In most of these adaptations, he is more simplistic and thug-like than his comic book counterpart.^[8] The animated Batman shoots his grappling gun from a rooftop in a scene from the episode, On Leather Wings. ... The Batman is an Emmy Award-winning American animated television series produced by Warner Bros. ... For the NES video game, see Pro Wrestling (video game). ... Robert Alexander Swenson Jr. ... For the 1949 serial Batman and Robin, see Batman and Robin (serial). ... A comic book is a magazine or book containing the art form of comics. ...

Publication history

Chuck Dixon, Doug Moench, and Graham Nolan created the character for the Knightfall storyline, although it is unclear what elements were introduced by each of the two writers (Dixon and Moench). Dixon wrote the character's first appearance (Vengeance of Bane),^[2] with art by Graham Nolan. It is also unclear how much input was provided by Denny O'Neil (veteran writer of the Batman books, then Group Editor for the Batman family of books, and author of the novel adaptation of Knightfall).^[1][2] O'Neil had previously created Bane's hellish birthplace of Santa Prisca in The Question and the drug Venom in the storyline of the same name (published in the pages of Legends of the Dark Knight #16-20, and later reprinted as a graphic novel).^[1][2] In the pages of Azrael, O'Neil introduced Bane's perception of Venom as both an addiction and the weakness responsible for his earlier defeats. The link between Bane and King Snake was introduced by writer Scott Beatty.^[3] Chuck Dixon is an American comic book writer, perhaps best-known for long runs on Batman titles in the 1990s. ... Doug Moench (born February 23, 1948) is an American comic book writer. ... Graham Nolan is a comic book artist, best-known for work for DC Comics on Batman-related titles in the 1990s. ... Dennis Denny ONeil is a comic book writer and editor, principally for Marvel Comics and DC Comics in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, and Group Editor for the Batman family of books until his retirement. ... The Question is an American comic book superhero. ... This is a list of fictional performance enhancers, serums, trigger chemicals, booster drugs, and mutagenic foods in the various comic book universes, that were used to give a specific hero or villain their powers. ... Azrael (Jean-Paul Valley) is a fictional character from DC Comics. ... This article is about the concept of addiction. ...

Fictional character biography

Background

The origin of Bane has similarities with another fictional character, Alexandre Dumas' Edmond Dantès. Born to serve the life sentence of his father, Bane's childhood and early adult life are spent behind the walls of Peña Duro, an infamous prison located in Santa Prisca.^[3][2] Though imprisoned, his natural abilities allow him to develop extraordinary skills within the prison's walls. He reads as many books as he can get his hands on, builds up his body in the prison's gym, and learns to fight in the merciless school of prison life. Despite his circumstances, he appears to have found teachers of various sorts during his incarceration, ranging from hardened convicts to an elderly Jesuit priest, under whose tutelage he apparently receives a classical education. Bane murders this priest upon his return to Santa Prisca years later. However, he commits his first murder at the age of eight, stabbing a criminal who wanted to use him to gain information about the prison.^[3] Alexandre Dumas redirects here. ... This article is about the fictional character. ... Life imprisonment or life incarceration is a sentence of imprisonment for a serious crime, often for most or even all of the criminals remaining life, but in fact for a period which varies between jurisdictions: many countries have a maximum possible period of time (usually 7 to 50 years... Santa Prisca is a fictional country appearing in DC Comics, and is best known as the birthplace of the Batman villain Bane . ... Modern indoor gymnasium with pull-down basketball hoops. ... Seal of the Society of Jesus. ...

During his years in prison, Bane carries a teddy bear he calls Osito (Spanish for "little bear"), whom he considers his only friend. It is revealed that Osito has a hole in his back to hold a knife that Bane uses against anyone who bullies him.^[3][2] A very common image in many schools around the world. ...

Bane ultimately establishes himself as the "king" of Peña Duro prison. The prison's controllers take note and, eventually, force him to become a test subject for a mysterious drug known as Venom, which had killed all other subjects. It nearly kills him at first, but he survives and finds its effects enhance his physical strength, although he needs to take it every 12 hours (via a system of cables pumped directly into his brain) or he would suffer debilitating side-effects.^[3][2] An adverse drug reaction (abbreviated ADR) or adverse drug event (abbreviated ADE) is an expression that describes the unwanted, negative consequences associated with the use of given medications. ...

The Man who broke the Bat

Bane breaks Batman's back in a splash page from Batman #497 (July 1993). Art by Jim Aparo.

Years later, Bane escapes Peña Duro, along with several accomplices (his friends Trogg, Zombie, and Bird, all of whom are named after 1960s rock bands: The Troggs, The Zombies, and The Byrds, and were designed to mimic three of Doc Savage's assistants Monk, Ham, and Renny).^[3][2] His ambition turns to destroying Batman, whom he had heard tales of while serving his sentence. He is fascinated with Gotham City as, like the prison, it is a place where fear ruled: in this case, fear of Batman. Bane is convinced that the demonic bat that haunted his dreams since childhood is a representation of the Batman.^[3][2] Image File history File links Bane-breaks-Batman-497pg21. ... Image File history File links Bane-breaks-Batman-497pg21. ... Batman (originally referred to as the Bat-Man and still referred to at times as the Batman) is a DC Comics fictional superhero who first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. ... Comics vocabulary consists of many different techniques and images which a comic book artist employs in order to convey a narrative within the medium of comics. ... Jim Aparo James N. Jim Aparo (1932-July 19, 2005) was a comic book artist best known for his work on various Batman stories for DC Comics. ... The Troggs were a successful English rock band of the 1960s, who had a number of hits in Britain and America, including their most famous song, Wild Thing. The Troggs were from the town of Andover in southern England. ... The Zombies, formed in 1961 in St Albans, were an English rock band. ... Not to be confused with The Byrds. ... Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Blodgett Monk Mayfair is a member of the band of associates of the heroic pulp fiction character Doc Savage. ... Theodore Marley Ham Brooks is a fictional associate of the 1930s and 1940s pulp hero Doc Savage. ... Col. ... This article is about the fictional place. ...

Aware that a direct assault on Batman would be foolish, Bane destroys the walls of Arkham Asylum, allowing its deranged inmates (including the Joker, the Scarecrow, the Mad Hatter, The Ventriloquist, Firefly, Cavalier, and Zsasz) to escape into Gotham City, where Batman spends three months rounding them up. Running himself to exhaustion, Batman returns to Wayne Manor, where Bane awaits him. He fights Batman in the Batcave, defeats him, and delivers the coup de grâce: he breaks Batman's back and leaves him paraplegic, thereby having been the only man to have "Broken the Bat".^[3][2] Arkham Asylum as it appeared on Batman: The Animated Series. ... The Joker is a fictional character that appears in the comic books published by DC Comics. ... This article deals with the Scarecrow of DC Comics. ... The Mad Hatter is a fictional character in the Batman comics, published by DC Comics. ... The Ventriloquist is a DC Comics villain, an enemy of Batman. ... Firefly (Garfield Lynns) is a fictional character in DC Comics created by France Herron and Dick Sprang. ...  The Cavalier is a minor enemy of Batman and a fictional supervillain in the DC Comics universe. ... Victor Zsasz (referred to as Zsasz or Mr. ... Wayne Manor in 1989s Batman. ... The Batcave. ... Look up coup de grâce in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Downfall

While Bane establishes himself as ruler of Gotham's criminal underworld, Bruce Wayne passes the mantle of Batman to Jean-Paul Valley, also known as Azrael. As Batman, Jean-Paul grows increasingly violent, allowing the villain Abattoir to fall to his death. Jean-Paul also refuses to recognize Robin as his partner. Utilizing a sophisticated combat suit in place of the traditional Batman uniform, he fights and defeats Bane at the end of the "Knightfall" arc, severing the tubes that pump the Venom into Bane's bloodstream, causing severe withdrawal. Valley then gives the weakened Bane a vicious beating, leaving him alive but broken.^[3][2] Azrael (Jean-Paul Valley) is a fictional character from DC Comics. ... Abattoir is the alias of Arnold Etchison, a fictional character from DC Comics. ... Timothy Tim Drake is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe. ...

Legacy

Following the events of "Knightfall", Bane recovers from his Venom addiction while serving time in prison, as seen in Vengeance of Bane II: The Redemption (1995). He eventually escapes from prison and returns to Gotham, where he fights alongside Batman to take out a criminal ring that is distributing a Venom derivative to street-level thugs. Following a victory over the criminals, Bane proclaims that he is "innocent" of his past crimes and urges Batman to stop hunting him. He then leaves Gotham (without fighting Batman) to begin a search for his father.^[9]

Bane's search brings him back to Santa Prisca (shown in the Bane of the Demon miniseries published in 1998).^[10] In search of leads, Bane questions the Jesuit priest who had taught him while he was in Peña Duro. The priest explains that there were four men who could possibly have been his father: a Santa Priscan revolutionary, an American doctor, an English mercenary, and a Swiss banker. While searching for the Swiss in Rome, Bane encounters Ra's al Ghul's daughter Talia. Talia introduces Bane to her father, and eventually Bane impresses Ra's so much that he chooses Bane as his heir (an "honor" he had previously imparted on Batman).^[10] Revolutionary, when used as a noun, is a person who either advocates or actively engages in some kind of revolution. ... This article is about the English as an ethnic group and nation. ... For other uses, see Mercenary (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Rome (disambiguation). ... Ras al Ghul, sometimes written Rās al GhÅ«l (Arabic: رأس الغول), is a DC Comics supervillain and an enemy of Batman. ... Talia al Ghul is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe, the now-estranged daughter of the supervillain Ras al Ghul, and a love interest of Batman. ...

Ra's al Ghul and Bane then launch a plague attack on Gotham in the "Legacy" storyline. Bruce Wayne, again costumed as Batman, gets his rematch with Bane in Detective Comics #701 (September 1996) and finally defeats him in single combat.^[11] Cover of Detective Comics #27 (May 1939). ...

Following the "Legacy" storyline, Bane appears in a one-shot publication called Batman: Bane (1997) and fights Azrael in the "Angel and the Bane" storyline in "Azrael" #36-40 (December 1997 - April 1998).^[12] He then surfaces in the story arc "No Man's Land", serving as an enforcer for Lex Luthor. Following a fallout with Ra's al Ghul, Bane later embarks on a campaign to destroy Lazarus Pits around the world, and in the process, encounters Black Canary in Birds of Prey #26 (February 2001).^[13] To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this comics-related article or section may require cleanup. ... Lex Luthor is a fictional DC Comics supervillain and the archenemy of the superhero Superman. ... A Lazarus Pit is a fictional natural phenomenon in the DC Comics universe. ... Black Canary is a fictional character, a DC Comics superheroine. ... Birds of Prey is a comic book published by DC Comics that features the adventures of a group of female superheroes who are based in Gotham City (and later Metropolis). ...

Veritas Liberat

According to the Jesuit priest that Bane speaks with in "Bane of the Demon" #1, there is a possibility that Bane's biological father is an American doctor.^[10] In researching this issue, Bane comes to the conclusion that he and Batman share Dr. Thomas Wayne as their biological father, with Dr. Wayne having apparently become close to Bane's mother during his time in Santa Prisca. Bane alerts Batman to this possibility, and during the time that the DNA tests are being performed, stays at Wayne Manor and fights alongside Batman on the streets of Gotham in the "Tabula Rasa" storyline (Gotham Knights #33-36, November 2002 - February 2003). Ultimately, it is revealed that Dr. Wayne is not Bane's father, and Bane leaves Gotham peacefully (and with Batman's blessing and financial backing) to pursue leads in the snowy mountains of Kangchenjunga.^{[14][15][16][17]} Thomas Wayne is a fictional character of the Batman series of comic books. ... The structure of part of a DNA double helix Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, is a nucleic acid molecule that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms. ... Wayne Manor in 1989s Batman. ... Gotham Knights RFC is New Yorks recent entry to the growing worldwide ranks of multiethnic and non-discriminatory rugby teams worldwide. ... For other uses, see Kangchenjunga (disambiguation). ...

Bane eventually finds his father, the unscrupulous King Snake, in the "Veritas Liberat" storyline (Gotham Knights #47-49, January - March 2004). Bane, with Batman looking on, helps foil King Snake's plans to unleash a powerful weapon upon the world. Bane saves Batman from being shot by King Snake, but is mortally wounded in the process. Batman then saves Bane by bathing him in a Lazarus Pit, and leaves him with a clean slate and a new opportunity at life.^[18][19][20] Species Lampropeltis alterna Lampropeltis calligaster Lampropeltis getula Lampropeltis mexicana Lampropeltis pyromelana Lampropeltis ruthveni Lampropeltis triangulum Lampropeltis zonata The genus Lampropeltis of colubrid snakes includes the King snakes and also the milk snake. ... A Lazarus Pit is a fictional natural phenomenon in the DC Comics universe. ...

Infinite Crisis & One Year Later

In Infinite Crisis #7, Bane is shown fighting alongside the villains during the Battle of Metropolis. During the battle, he breaks the back of the hero Judomaster, killing him. No reason was given for his actions in #7, though in Infinite Crisis's collected edition, one of the many changes made to the original series was Bane saying "I finally know who I am. I am Bane. I break people." while breaking Judomaster's back.^[21] Infinite Crisis was a seven-issue limited series of comic books published by DC Comics, beginning in October of 2005. ... A Charlton Comics super hero created in 1965 by writer Joe Gill & artist Frank McLaughlin in Special War Series #4 Cover. ...

Bane resurfaces in the One Year Later continuity in JSA Classified #17-18 searching for the Hourmen (Rex and Rick Tyler), asking them for help. To win their trust, he tells them how, prior to the Battle of Metropolis, he returned to his homeland to put an end to the drug lords' government, in the process discovering that a new, more addicting strain of Venom had been created. In his furious carelessness to wipe out the drug trade, he was captured, and reimplanted with the cranial tubes, hooked to the new Venom, but now unable to shake off his addiction without dying from the withdrawal. Bane was forced to work as an enforcer for the drug cartel, unable to escape. Believing that Bane sought Rex Tyler's expertise in chemistry, Rick lets him approach his father, only to discover that the story is a ruse. Bane, who had never truly been addicted to Venom, had in fact wiped out the drug lords, and destroyed every research note on Venom. He discovered in the process both strains of Venom derived from Rex Tyler's early research on Miraclo. He discovers from the Tylers that no written notes exist of Rex's work, captures Rex, and steals Rick's equipment, planning to kill Rex and force Rick to take the last of the new Venom, living forever as an addict. Rick and Rex eventually subdue Bane, burying the mercenary in the rubble of the very same Santa Priscan penitentiary where his story began.^[22] One Year Later event logo. ... Hourman (spelled Hour-Man in his earliest appearances) is the name of three different fictional DC Comics superheroes the first of whom was created by Ken Fitch and Bernard Bailey in Adventure Comics #48 (April 1940), during the Golden Age of Comic Books. ... For other uses, see Chemistry (disambiguation). ... This article is about the institution. ...

Eventually Bane resurfaces in Santa Prisca, leading the country to democratic elections. Upon discovering that the elections were rigged by Computron, he uses his influence to enforce martial law, plunging the country into a civil war. Computron offers information to Checkmate on who ordered him to rig the elections in exchange for their help in escaping the country. Fire and Judomaster's son, Thomas Jagger, are sent on the mission, with Jagger debating whether or not to seek revenge for his father's murder. He fights Bane in order to allow Fire to escape, defeating him easily, but chooses not to kill him.^[23] For other uses, see Democracy (disambiguation) and Democratic Party. ... The Rainbow Raiders are a group of characters in the Flash comicbook. ... Battlespace Weapons Tactics Strategy Organization Logistics Lists War Portal         For other uses, see Martial law (disambiguation). ... This article is about the definition of the specific type of war. ... Checkmate is a fictional covert operations agency within the DC Comics universe. ... Fire is a fictional character, a superheroine from Brazil in the DC Comics universe. ... Tommy Jagger is a fictional character in the DC Universe, an agent of Checkmate, he is the White Kings Knight. ...

As appearing in Outsiders #50, Bane has joined the Suicide Squad. He appears once more to be wearing the tubing system to apply Venom- whether he has returned to the drug is unknown.^[24] The Outsiders are fictional characters, a DC Comics superhero group. ... Suicide Squad is a name for a number of fictional organizations created for and owned by DC Comics. ...

In Salvation Run #2, Bane was tricked by his fellow squad members, and sent to the prison planet.^[25] In Salvation Run #3 Bane remains with Lex Luthor's faction after Joker's faction rebels against Luthor's leadership. He recently attacked Thunder and Lightning when they were attempting to feed Martian Manhunter.^[26] Salvation Run is a seven-part 2007-2008 DC Comics mini-series which will tie in to the companys major event series Final Crisis in 2008. ... Thunder and Lightning are a duo of superpowered brothers of DC Comics that had encounters with the Teen Titans. ... Martian Manhunter is the superhero alias of Jonn Jonzz, alternately known as the Manhunter from Mars, a fictional comic book superhero who was created by DC Comics. ...

Powers and abilities

Bane possesses Olympic-level strength that appears to be greater than Batman's. During the Knightfall storyline, when he uses the "Venom" drug, his strength level is artificially increased to superhuman levels. Even without Venom, his physiology appears superior to other normal human characters with strength such as Batman.^[3] The five Olympic rings were designed in 1913, adopted in 1914 and debuted at the Games at Antwerp, 1920. ... This is a list of fictional performance enhancers, serums, trigger chemicals, booster drugs, and mutagenic foods in the various comic book universes, that were used to give a specific hero or villain their powers. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Bane is also highly intelligent; in "Bane of the Demon", Ra's al Ghul says that Bane "has a mind equal to the greatest he has known".^[10] In prison, he teaches himself various scientific disciplines equal to the level of understanding of leading experts in those fields.^[3] He teaches himself six active languages and at least two additional arcane and dead ones, those mentioned are Spanish, English, Urdu, Persian, and Latin.^[10] The "Bane of the Demon" storyline reveals that he has a photographic memory. Within one year, he is able to deduce Batman's secret identity.^[10] He is also highly devious (he crafts the escape from Arkham Asylum of all of Batman's enemies), and a superb strategist and tactician. In prison, Bane also invents his own form of calisthenics, meditation, and a unique fighting style.^[10] An extinct language is a language which no longer has any native speakers, in contrast to a dead language, which is is a language which has stopped changing in grammar, vocabulary, and the complete meaning of a sentence. ... Urdu ( , , trans. ... Farsi redirects here. ... For other uses, see Latins and Latin (disambiguation). ... Eidetic memory, photographic memory, or total recall is the ability to recall images, sounds, or objects in memory with extreme accuracy and in abundant volume. ... For other uses of this term, please see Secret identity (disambiguation). ... Female internees practicing calisthenics in Manzanar. ... For other senses of this word, see Meditation (disambiguation). ...

In other media

DC animated universe

Batman: The Animated Series

Main article: Batman: The Animated Series

Bane has appeared as a villain on Batman: The Animated Series and its spin-offs (voiced by Henry Silva in all appearances but the direct-to-video Mystery of the Batwoman, in which he was voiced by Héctor Elizondo).^[27][28] In these depictions, Bane never achieves what his comics counterpart does: the defeat of Batman. The producers were reluctant to utilize him (along with Doomsday in the Superman: The Animated Series) because they felt that their comics incarnations were both too gimmicky.^[27] The animated Batman shoots his grappling gun from a rooftop in a scene from the episode, On Leather Wings. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The New Batman Adventures was the successor to the highly acclaimed American animated television series Batman: The Animated Series. ... The animated Batman shoots his grappling gun from a rooftop in a scene from the episode, On Leather Wings. ... A spin-off (or spinoff) is a new organization or entity formed by a split from a larger one such as a new company formed from a university research group. ... Henry Silva (born September 23, 1926) is an American actor who has played a wide variety of movie roles. ... A film that is released direct-to-video (also straight-to-video) is one which has been released to the public on home video formats first rather than first being released in movie theaters. ... Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman is an animated movie based on the DC Comics character Batman and set in the same world as Batman: The Animated Series. ... Héctor Elizondo (born December 22, 1936) is a Golden Globe-nominated and Emmy Award-winning American actor. ... Doomsday is a fictional character from a comic book in the DC Comics Universe, best known for its mutual fight to the death with Superman in the Death of Superman storyline published in 1993. ... Superman: The Animated Series is the unofficial title given to Warner Bros. ... A gimmick is a unique or quirky special feature that makes something stand out from its contemporaries. ...

Bane first appears in Batman: The Animated Series as a muscular assassin hired by the mobster Rupert Thorne to eliminate Batman, and in turn by Thorne's moll to eliminate Thorne afterward. Bane fights Batman onboard the boat where Robin is kidnapped and bound, and nearly defeats him; before Bane can break Batman's back, however, Batman thrusts a crumpled batarang into the controls that inject Bane with venom. This causes a rapid and uncontrollable feed of venom into Bane's body. His muscles began to grow larger and larger at an amazing speed. Batman pulls out the venom injection tube, stopping a fatal overdose of the drug, but leaving Bane thoroughly beaten.^[4][29] Rupert Thorne is a fictional character in the Batman universe, created by Steve Englehart and Walter Simonson in Detective Comics #469. ... Robin (also referred to as The Boy Wonder) is the name of several fictional characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, originally created by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson, as a junior counterpart to DC Comics superhero Batman. ... Batman surrounded by batarangs. ... The term drug overdose (or simply overdose) describes the ingestion or application of a drug or other substance in quantities greater than are recommended or generally practiced. ...

The New Batman Adventures

Bane appears in two episodes of The New Batman/Superman Adventures. In the first one, "Knight Time", Bruce Wayne is brainwashed by Brainiac, and in order to find him, Robin teams up with Superman. To prevent anyone from determining Batman's secret identity by seeing the connection between the simultaneous disappearance of Bruce Wayne and Batman, Superman dresses in Batman's suit and impersonates his voice. During the episode, they ambush a meeting between Bane, Mad Hatter, and The Riddler. Bane attacks Superman (whom, of course, he believes is Batman), and, with some help from the Riddler firing a restraining device at Superman, manages to hurl a giant statue on top of him. Thinking it has crushed him, Bane is very surprised when Superman, forced to reveal his super strength, kicks the statue off of himself and sends it flying across the room. He then breaks free of the Riddler's restraints and beats Bain unconcious.^[5] The New Batman/Superman Adventures was the title given to an anthology series that combined Superman: The Animated Series and the reimagined Batman: The Animated Series. ... Brainwashing (also known as thought reform or as re-education) consists of any effort aimed at instilling certain attitudes and beliefs in a person — sometimes unwelcome beliefs in conflict with the persons prior beliefs and knowledge. ... Brainiac is a fictional character, a DC Comics supervillain created by Otto Binder. ... Superman is a fictional character and comic book superhero , originally created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian artist Joe Shuster and published by DC Comics. ... The Mad Hatter is a fictional character in the Batman comics, published by DC Comics. ... The Riddler, (Edward E. Nigma, also spelled Nygma by some writers), is a DC Comics supervillain and an enemy of Batman. ...

The second episode, "Over the Edge", chronicles a dream story in which Batgirl is killed by the Scarecrow. Barbara's father, Commissioner James Gordon, lashes out at Batman in grief, starting a war between the vigilante and the police. Gordon even goes to the lengths of contracting Bane to capture Batman. Bane restructures the deal once he is freed, preferring to kill Batman rather than capture him. After a long, brutal fight, Bane dies when Batman electrocutes him by tying his Venom tube to a broken Bat-Signal - but with his last ounce of strength, he rolls it at both Batman and Gordon, knocking them both off the building before Batgirl wakes up.^[30][31] Barbara Babs Gordon is a fictional character appearing in DC Comics and related media, created by Gardner Fox and Carmine Infantino. ... This article deals with the Scarecrow of DC Comics. ... James Jim Worthington Gordon is a supporting character in DC Comics Batman series. ... For other uses, see Vigilante (disambiguation). ... The Bat-Signal in Jim Lees cover art from Batman #608. ...

Mystery of the Batwoman

Bane later appears in the animated movie Mystery of the Batwoman in which The Penguin hires him as an enforcer during an arms deal. Although Rupert Thorne appears as one of Penguin's partners in this movie, there is no reference to their previous meeting. At the end of the movie, Bane falls to his apparent death into a pit of fire after a fight with Batman, although his appearance in Batman Beyond makes it clear that he survived the fall.^[28][32] Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman is an animated movie based on the DC Comics character Batman and set in the same world as Batman: The Animated Series. ... The Penguin (Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot), is a DC Comics supervillain and is an enemy of Batman. ... For other uses, see Weapon (disambiguation). ... Batman Beyond (known as Batman of the Future in Europe, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand and India) is an American animated television series created by The WB Television Network in collaboration with DC Comics as a continuation of the Batman legacy. ...

Batman Beyond

Main article: Batman Beyond

Bane reappears in the Batman Beyond episode "The Winning Edge", which is set 40 years later. The effects of long-term Venom use appear to have taken their toll; his body and mind ravaged, he sits in a vegetative stupor with only constant injections of the drug keeping him alive. Bane's caretaker sells Venom as a performance enhancer/recreational drug used by teenagers in the form of patches known as "slappers." The caretaker later enters a catatonic state from an overdose of Venom during a fight with Terry McGinnis, Bruce Wayne's successor as Batman. McGinnis hits a box of the slappers, which fall on the caretaker and sticks to his body, pumping him with even greater amounts until he collapses.^[32] Batman Beyond (known as Batman of the Future in Europe, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand and India) is an American animated television series created by The WB Television Network in collaboration with DC Comics as a continuation of the Batman legacy. ... Batman Beyond (known as Batman of the Future in Europe, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand and India) is an American animated television series created by The WB Television Network in collaboration with DC Comics as a continuation of the Batman legacy. ... In sports, doping refers to the use of performance-enhancing drugs, particularly those that are forbidden by the organizations that regulate competitions. ... Recreational drug use is the use of psychoactive drugs for recreational purposes rather than for work, medical or spiritual purposes, although the distinction is not always clear. ... Terrence Terry McGinnis (Batman IV) is a fictional character and the protagonist of the television series Batman Beyond. ...

Batman and Robin (1997)

Main article: Batman & Robin (film)

Bane, as he appeared in Batman and Robin (played by Robert Swenson)

In the 1997 movie Batman and Robin, Bane was portrayed by the late wrestler Jeep Swenson. Unlike his comics counterpart, this incarnation has a real name, Antonio Diego. He is again a convict, but this time he is turned into Bane by Dr. Jason Woodrue, who pumps his body with a recipe of steroids and venom, by drilling three holes into Antonio's skull, and interconnecting them with hoses, feeding into a leather mask. At the climax of the scene, Antonio can be heard screaming loudly through the mask, as he begins to change and grows into his sagging costume, and becomes what Woodrue names as Bane. For the 1949 serial Batman and Robin, see Batman and Robin (serial). ... Image File history File links RobertSwenson-Bane. ... Image File history File links RobertSwenson-Bane. ... For the 1949 serial Batman and Robin, see Batman and Robin (serial). ... Robert Alexander Swenson Jr. ... For the 1949 serial Batman and Robin, see Batman and Robin (serial). ... Robert Alexander Swenson Jr. ... The Floronic Man is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe. ...

Rather than being the devious, intelligent villain of the comics, this version is an inarticulate thug who serves as the lackey of Poison Ivy, one of the main villains of the film. Bane is barely even capable of speech and uses growls, roars, and snarls for most of his communication. He retains the comics version's inhuman strength, easily beating up several thugs and policemen and even holding his own against Batman and Robin in hand-to-hand combat. A lackey is a manservant, in its original meaning (attested 1529, according to the OED), which derived from Medieval French laquais foot soldier, footman, servant. ... For other uses of Poison ivy, see Poison ivy (disambiguation). ...

In the film's climax, Robin and Batgirl kick out Bane's venom tube as their monstrous assailant attempts to strangle them. As the Venom leaves his body, he shrinks back to his original size. Like the two other main villains in the film, he does not die. Although both Poison Ivy and Mr. Freeze are arrested in the end, Bane's ultimate fate is not shown at the end of the film. The climax (or turning point) of a narrative work is its point of highest tension or drama in which the solution is given. ... Batgirl is a DC Comics superhero. ... Mr. ...

This depiction of the character was one of many aspects of the film which received harsh criticism from fans and critics alike.^[8]

The Batman

Main article: The Batman (TV series)

Bane towering over The Batman

In The Batman, Bane appears as a hitman and professional thief voiced by Joaquim de Almeida, "Traction" and Ron Perlman "Team Penguin".^[6][33] In this rendition, he is even more monstrous in size and strength, and injures Batman in the first encounter. To defeat him, Batman uses the Bat-Bot, a prototype robot.^[6] The Batman is an Emmy Award-winning American animated television series produced by Warner Bros. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Batman is an Emmy Award-winning American animated television series produced by Warner Bros. ... The Batman is an Emmy Award-winning American animated television series produced by Warner Bros. ... A hitman is a hired assassin paid to assassinate a target via contract killing. ... Image:Salazar24. ... For the business executive, see Ronald Perelman. ... For other uses, see Prototype (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see robot (disambiguation). ...

Bane's steroid injection unit is a system of tubes which stretch around his body, activated by a dial on his hand. However, the steroid venom and his tubing system is perhaps a weakness, since on several occasions he is defeated when they are electrocuted. In the episode "Traction", Batman rams an exposed electrical wire into Bane's Venom applier. After the resulting electrocution, Bane collapses under the strain.^[6] In "Team Penguin", Batman's electrocution of his tubes causes a chain reaction which shocks him senseless. He later gets an invitation to join this version's Injustice Gang, but is taken down by Batman and Robin before considering the offer.^[33] This article is about the chemical family of steroids. ... The Injustice Gang (also known as the Injustice Gang of the World) is a group of fictional supervillains in the DC Comics universe. ...

He later made minor appearances in the fourth season of the show, in the episodes "Rumors" and "The Joining, Part 2".^[34][35]

He also appeared in the season five episode "The Batman/Superman Story, Part 1", as one of the supervillains hired by Lex Luthor to attack Superman.^[36]

Video games

Bane's first video game appearance is in the video game adaptation of Batman and Robin.^[37] Bane also appears in Batman: Chaos in Gotham and Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu.^[38] In the latter game, Bane appears in the Batcave and battles Batman.^[38] Rise of Sin Tzu also features Héctor Elizondo's first time voicing Bane, as it was released a month before Mystery of the Batwoman.^[28][38] Also in Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu, Bane may do a similar move to the hero that he did when he broke Batman's back.^[38]. He will make an appearance in Lego Batman. Computer and video games redirects here. ... Batman & Robin is a video game based on the 1997 film of the same name. ...

Toys

Kenner released different versions of Bane for each of its Batman: The Animated Series, Batman & Robin, and Legends of the Dark Knight action figure lines.^[39][40] Kenner Products was a toy company founded in 1947 by three brothers, Albert, Phillip, and Joseph L. Steiner, in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, and was named after the street where the original corporate offices were located. ...

D.C. Direct has released two Bane figures. One as the character appeared in the Batman "Knightfall" comic series as well as in the "Secret Files & Origins" series. Each came packaged with a figure stand specific to that particular series, with no other accessories.^[41]

Mattel has included two versions of Bane in their D.C. Superheroes line of action figures. Both versions share the same mold and only vary in paint applications. The first version is set apart by black pants while the second (2007) version has pants decorated with a camouflage pattern. Both versions of this figure came with a small "Osito" accessory, although many of the first version seem to have been shipped to stores without.^[41] Mattel headquarters in El Segundo Mattel Inc. ...

In 2007, LEGO released a Bane mini-figure in a Bat-Tank building set, alongside a Riddler mini-figure.^[42] For other uses, see Lego (disambiguation). ...

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External links

• DC Database Project: Bane
• Bane at the Grand Comic-Book Database
• Bane at the Comic Book DB