Batman: Knightfall Omnibus #3
In "KnightsEnd Part 1: Spirit of the Bat," Bane—incarcerated at Blackgate and undergoing therapy for his Venom withdrawal—begins a quiet, calculated transformation, spending six months in solitary to rebuild himself. As he forms alliances and plans his escape, he targets a Venom supplier, only to be confronted by Batman, who challenges his claim of redemption. Written by Chuck Dixon and illustrated by Graham Nolan, with inks by Eduardo Barreto, colors by Adrienne Roy, and letters by Bill Oakley, this pivotal chapter unfolds with tense introspection and rising stakes. Kelley Jones delivers the striking cover, capturing Bane’s intensity in stark, haunting detail.
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After being defeated by Batman, Bane is incarcerated at Blackgate prison and goes into therapy in order to deal with the withdrawal symptoms from the Venom steroids, and to start his rehabilitation process. Bane ends up in solitary confinement and spends 6 months training and making alliances to facilitate his escape. Bane tracks down a Venom supplier in order to shut down their operations, but the Batman intervenes. Bane claims that he is a changed man, an innocent man, and escapes.
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