While we got a great shot of Bane’s back a few months ago (you can see the original photo here), the January 2012 Empire magazine gives the world its first full look at Tom Hardy as Bane. This Empire exclusive photo graces the magazine’s cover and shows off The Dark Knight Rises’ villain’s new look. This movie version of “The Man who Broke the Bat” looks pretty crazy, doesn’t he? The Blot is itching to find out if this version of Bane still gets juiced up on Venom, and just what the deal is with this new mask of his. I wonder if there will be any real info this cover story of Empire’s on The Dark Knight Rises? My guess, probably not!
The Dark Knight Rises is scheduled for release on July 20, 2012.