Summary
Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman and Robin #11!Bane’sdaughter Vengeance is back and she’s following in her father’s footsteps by challenging Batman. The Dark Knight and the Boy Wonder have finally tracked down Bane and are determined to bring him to justice. But before Bruce even gets a chance, he’s going to have to face Bane’s powerful offspring.
InBatman and Robin #11by Joshua Williamson and Juan Ferreyra, the Dynamic Duo arrives onDinosaur Island to find Baneand bring him back to Gotham. However, they discover that Bane isn’t the only one on the island. Batman and Robin’s contact, Maya Ducard reveals that the Kobra Cult is around, kidnapping and experimenting on the dinosaurs.
Bane arrives and takes out the Kobra members, but seeing the villain stirs up bad memories for Robin, who charges after Bane, determined to get revenge. Maya and Bruce run after Damian,but Batman is suddenly throttled by Bane’s daughter, Vengeance.
Vengeance is Back to Aid Bane’s Work on Dinosaur Island
Vengeance is a half-clone of Banewho was raised in the same prison her father was. Experimented on from birth, Vengeance, like Bane, utilizes Venom, giving her enhanced strength. However, she’s also brilliant like Bane and quite the tactical thinker. Vengeance spent much of her life manipulated and used by a cabal of elite and wealthy criminals. However, Vengeance was able to break away from their control and reunited with her father, who welcomed her into his life with open arms.Bane encouraged Vengeance to come with him so that they can take revengeon those who truly wronged them.
The unexpected twist of Vengeance being on Dinosaur Island is a bit ironic. The entire time, Batman was worried that his son was going to be too consumed with getting revenge. Bruce probably never expected he’d have to worry about Bane’s offspring aiding her father. Vengeance may not have Bane’s experience with the Dark Knight, but she’s nearly as strong and just as smart as her dad. While Batman’s come a long way since his first bout with Bane, there’s always the threat another Venom-enhanced villain could shatter his back,just like Bane did all those years ago.
Is Vengeance Going to Break Batman Just Like Bane Did?
Thankfully, Bruce isn’t alone here. He’s also got Maya and Robin, even if the latter is obsessed at the moment with taking on Bane. Batman’s nowhere near as worn down as he was when he fought Bane years ago and he’s undoubtedly taught himself ways of countering any move Vengeance could use to try and break his back. Still, this is the first time Vengeance and Batman have fought. It’ll be interesting to see just how much she takes afterBaneand what that will mean for Batman.
Batman and Robin #11is available now from DC Comics.
Batman and Robin #11 (2024)
