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After months of scheming and plotting , Batmanhas finally returned to Gothamto fight Bane to the death . It ’s the fight comical book fan have been waiting for , ever since Bane revealed himself to be the true grounds of Bruce Wayne ’s problems since Rebirth . But fan were NOT prepared to see how this fighting end .
Knowing this " City of Bane " close is what Tom King has been building to since Batman # 1 , it always was assumed to be something fans would talk about for years to get along . But the twist present in the final pages of the issue is onenobodysaw come , and directly change the taradiddle King was telling all along . Bruce and Bane ’s engagement to the end lived up to its name , but it ’s the character dally byThomas Wayne , the Flashpoint Batman , that just cement his place among DC ’s swell supervillains . And all it took was a fistful of bullet . uncalled-for to say , SPOILERSahead .
Bane vs The Bat (and The Cat)
Having manipulated and broken Batman double already , Bane ’s final fight against the superhero is easy the most respectable ( comparatively ) . King personallyteased the Batman and Bane showdown , releasing panel show the two men withdraw their gizmo , armour , and equipment , before diving into bare - fisted combat . Of course , considering the cruel , malicious , and maniacal scheming Bane used to get the upper deal on Batman in the yesteryear … Bruce decides it ’s clip to give the scoundrel a taste of his own music . As Bane ’s clenched fist is snag by Catwoman ’s lash – found accusations of dissembling or dishonesty – Bruce remind him Gotham was Selina ’s city , too .
The twain take turns slicing and pound , before openly revisiting their argumentation before plunge this plan , and how far - fetched it seemed to simply get Bane to move out his own venom statistical distribution tubes and tankful by … take him to . The result is that when Batman retrieves one of the Batarangs on the QT taped to his back , and uses it to inject Bane with the pernicious A-one - Venom he used to give Gotham Girl her mightiness , the villain ’s body ca n’t take it . hunch over in excruciation , Bruce say he does n’t plan to kill Bane , just ' break ' him . convey the iconic back - break scenes that put him on the receiving end , Bruce raises the hulking villain over his heading , before drop him directly onto his – and that ’s when it happens .
Batman is Gunned Down By Thomas Wayne
The heater tear through Bruce ’s midsection so speedily , reviewer will demand a moment to go back . Afterallowing Bane to kill Alfred Pennyworth , and being ordered by Bane to murder his grandson , Thomas has decided to take his own path . walk in to find Bane moments from being demote over Batman ’s knee in a splendiferous reversion of DC history , Thomas draws his pistol , and fires two shots through Bruce from behind .
While it ’s true Batman has survived worse injuries in the past , being inject through the back in the moment of triumph is presented as tragical as it sound . Thomas has further plans for Bruce , suggesting his dying is n’t imminent , at any rate . And for all the foreign mob dynamics at play , it ’s entirely potential Thomas chose non - metallic position to incapacitate Bruce , and allow them to reach the true conclusion the elder Wayne has been planning all along . And for his ultimate destination , the Flashpoint Batman surely does n’t need Bane .
Flashpoint Batman Kills Bane (Quick)
If Batman being robbed of the fortune to take retribution on Bane is an unpleasant surprise , then Thomas Wayne ’s next action might be a bit more satisfying . Having interpose with this final contest , Bane mutters a confused"Thomas"–and is instantly silence by Thomas put a bullet through his head . In the process , making it absolutely clear that economize Bane was n’t part of his incumbrance . Thomas is done with the game , and has derive to take his Logos to the end of their story .
Bane is dead . Batman may be dying , and Thomas Wayne is finally getting to lead the story , as he secretly has been for who knows how long . What will Bruce ’s final history be with his Flashpoint Father of the Church ? Could Thomas truly end their tale on anything other than his own death , or expatriation ? Those enquiry will hopefully be answered in the terminal issues of Tom King ’s Batman run before it terminate in December . And with this young spin completely changing what fans should require , all bets are off for whereKing’sBatman / Catwomanseries will pick upafter the dust settle .
Batman # 82is available now from your local mirthful account book shop .
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