Brutal mercenary leader who physically and psychologically breaks Batman.
Their physical and ideological conflict drives the central storyline.
Bane attacks Gotham, defeats Bruce in direct combat, and intends to complete the destruction of the city. Bruce later returns as Batman to fight Bane'...
Their relationship shifts from criminal cooperation to lethal opposition.
Selina initially helps lead Batman into Bane's trap, but later turns against Bane and kills him during the battle for Gotham.
Their alliance is instrumental but ultimately controlled by Bane.
Bane conspires with Daggett to take over Wayne Enterprises, but later kills Daggett when he is no longer useful to Bane's larger plan.
Bane serves Miranda's hidden agenda while presenting himself as the primary threat.
Miranda is secretly allied with Bane, while Bane acts as her decoy and guardian during the takeover of Gotham.
Bane destroys the city's existing political leadership.
Bane's takeover of Gotham includes the killing of the mayor and the imposition of his authority over the city.
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