The Birth: Born to serve the life sentence of his father, Bane's childhood and early adult life was spent behind the walls of Pena Duro, the infamous prison/fortress of Santa Prisca. At the age of approximately eight, he killed the first of many men confined with him.
After more than three decades, Bane was made the subject of experiments with Venom, a highly addictive, gene-altering drug capable of giving its user tremendous strength in exchange for sanity.
Bane first became known to readers in Batman: Vengeance Of Bane #1 in January, 1993.

The Alter Ego: Bane's real name is unknown even today. By nature he is a rowdy thug, a master strategist and student of every military leader and conqueror throughout history. He is second only to Batman as a perfect physical specimen.

The Legend: After being subjected to experimentation with Venom, he gained tremendous strength and power. His enormous physical strength and capacity for rage amplified by the poison in his veins, Bane effected an escape from Pena Duro for himself and three comrades; Zombie, Byrd and . Free for the first time in his life, Bane made for Gotham City, where he soon crippled the Batman (see Batman)a deed by which he is still remembered for. He then ruled Gotham's underworld, taking over all other racketeers and crime lords until he was brought down by Jean Paul Valley, (See Azreal)pretender to the mantle of the Bat.
Back in prison, Bane overcame his addiction to Venom and emerged sharper, more focused, and more dangerous than ever. He has since escaped to threaten Gotham and the world, working alone and at the side of Ra's al Ghul. He is currently at large and expected at any time to renew his campaign to destroy Batman and rule Gotham.