Bane is a child of the 90s EXTREME-MAX era of comics. Famous for breaking Batmans back in the Knightfall story arc, Bane is the epitome of a 90s super villain: super strong and super violent. Hooked on a super steroid called Venom, Banes super strength allowed him to cripple Batman: a task no other villain had achieved at that point in the history of Batman. Because Bane was so well received by the 90s EXTREME culture, he has managed to weasel his way from the comics to not one but TWO different Batman movies. Of course, theres his most recent appearance in the third instalment of the Nolan Trilogy; however, how can anyone forget his cinematic debut in the much loved, critically adored Batman and Robin (please note the sarcasm). There is an argument to be made that Bane is a bit of a one-trick-pony, a one-hit-wonder super villain: since his first appearance in Knightfall, the defining thing about this character is that he really likes breaking backs like a lot. Nevertheless, Bane is a solid Bat-villain. While super strong, Bane is also a master tactician. Every time this roided-out foe faces off against the Caped Crusader, he pushes our hero to a breaking point (pun intended).