Batman: Bane

DC's 1997 one-shot Batman: Bane zeroes in on the iconic villain's origins and psyche, penned by frequent Bat-scribe Chuck Dixon with art by Rick Burchett. This self-contained issue delves into Bane's brutal childhood in Peña Duro prison and the formative experiences that forged his cunning, physically imposing persona. It stands as a definitive character study for fans wanting to understand the man who famously broke the Bat.