Bane

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Bane has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Sean Callagy (Feb 2026). A villain from the Batman universe, discussed in the context of his role in 'The Dark Knight Rises'.

Bane is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Chuck Dixon, Doug Moench, and Graham Nolan, the character first appeared in Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1. He is regarded as one of Batman's most enduring enemies, part of the collective of adversaries that make up Batman's rogues gallery. In his comic book appearances, Bane is an international criminal with a combination of brute strength and exceptional intelligence.