- "In my day, Venom turned Bane into a hulking terror. Guy could rip the tooth out of your smile while shrugging off a pipe wrench, you know?"
- —Black Mask[src]
Bane is an enemy of Batman.
Biography
At some point in time, Bane used Venom, which enhanced him into a "hulking terror". He eventually became an enemy of Batman, where his Venom was stored in the Batcave.
Bane's Venom was later taken by "Circe Sionis" and given to Black Mask, where he recalled Bane's use of the drug while giving it to Russell Tavaroff.[1]
Powers and abilities
Powers
- Venom-enhanced physiology: Bane used the steroid drug Venom to turn himself "into a hulking terror." According to Black Mask, he exhibited extreme strength and bulletproof durability.
Abilities
- Intimidation: Bane was known to be quite terrifying when using Venom, being formidable to even the likes of prolific crime lords such as Black Mask.
Weaknesses
- Rage: Despite Venom's capabilities, Bane was also susceptible to "roid rage" and prolonged tantrums.
Equipment
Former equipment
- Venom: Bane used the steroid Venom to become a hulking terror. The drug was later taken by Batman before being stolen by Black Mask and used on Russell Tavaroff.
Appearances
Batwoman
Season 2
- "Power" (mentioned)
Season 3
- "Meet Your Maker" (name seen)
Behind the scenes
Bane's mask at Arkham Asylum.
- In the DC comics, Bane is an enemy of Batman who augments his strength with the use of Venom. He debuted in Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1 (January, 1993).
- Bane's mask from The Dark Knight Rises can be seen inside John Deegan's lab at Arkham Asylum in "Elseworlds, Part 2".