32 Years After Bane Broke the Bat, Absolute Batman Succeeds Where Our Batman Failed

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Fans are buzzing about a recent win for Batman’s alternate universe version, a feat the main Batman could only imagine. Most comic readers know the story of Bane breaking Batman in “Knightfall” – a truly low point for the hero. However, this universe’s version of Bane is even more dangerous and has pushed the Absolute Batman to his limits in ways that would shock the original.

For almost six months, Batman in the Absolute Universe has been relentlessly targeted by Bane, Joker’s most dangerous weapon. This version of Bane has inflicted terrible suffering on Batman, locking him away in Ark M, performing extreme surgeries, and even harming people from Batman’s past. Despite everything, Batman stayed resilient and challenged Bane to a public showdown. Against all expectations, he won – and in a surprising twist, he defeated Bane by breaking his back, mirroring a tactic used by the original Bane.

Absolute Batman Breaks Bane Back and Body

The conflict between Batman and Bane has been escalating since their initial meeting, leading to numerous confrontations within Arkham. In Absolute Batman #14, by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta, they face off in a football stadium where Batman and his allies are prepared. Bruce immediately attempts to defeat Bane by collapsing a skyscraper on him, but Bane survives even that devastating attack. Alfred then tries to take down Bane with the Batmobile, but Bane shrugs it off. It appears Batman’s only chance now is the Venom transfusion he received earlier in Arkham.

Things looked bad, but Batman had a surprising assist from Killer Croc, who attacked Bane. Alfred urged Bruce to use the Venom already in his system to gain an edge, but Bruce instead fought back with his axe, slashing at Bane’s back to limit his movement. He continued to attack, hoping to cripple Bane’s arms. However, even with this unexpected turn of events, it wasn’t enough. Bane injected more Venom, quickly healing and regaining his strength.

Okay, so things got intense with Bane. He just kept getting bigger and stronger, and Bruce was forced to use the Venom to try and fight back. But get this – they didn’t just give him a transfusion, they collected it and turned it into darts! Catwoman then fired those darts right into Bane’s delivery system. It was too much for him, honestly. His body literally couldn’t handle it and… well, it was pretty gruesome. He just collapsed, broken and twisted. Thankfully, Arkham’s forces cleaned up the mess, and Gotham got a little peace and quiet, all thanks to Batman’s brilliant plan. It was insane!

Absolute Batman’s Victory is a Defining Moment for Him

What’s really interesting about this story is how it echoes two past defeats Batman experienced at the hands of Bane. It directly references Absolute Batman #9, recreating their first fight – even using the same insults. It also draws parallels to the original battle between Batman and Bane in the main DC Universe. Just like Bane broke Batman’s back then, this version of Batman cripples Bane. While it’s a relatively small part of Bruce’s overall strategy, the outcome is a surprisingly decisive victory for Absolute Batman.

Batman’s initial encounter with Bane was a stark reminder that even the best heroes can be challenged by equally powerful foes. While this version of Batman never experienced a broken back like his original self, Bane still relentlessly tried to break his spirit. Despite lacking the same advantages and resources as the original Batman, this Bruce Wayne’s unwavering determination and inner strength allowed him to overcome Bane in a truly rewarding victory.

This isn’t just a reversal of a famous, difficult moment from Batman’s past. It reveals the core of who Absolute Batman is. He’s facing challenges far greater than those the original Batman encountered at the beginning of his journey. Absolute Batman is fighting the entire structure of evil within his world, and through his ingenuity and determination, he’s achieving what seems impossible. Just as Batman’s defeat by Bane was a defining moment in his history, this victory for Absolute Batman will be remembered for years to come.

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2025-12-02 00:42