The series is highly recommended, and we can only hope that this is just the beginning for Dixon working at DC again. While he can write anything, the members of the Bat-family are in desperate need of his guidance. Read Full Review

I thought this issue was really great, and the perfect new chapter in the constantly expanding mythology of Bane. His name is enough to get fans every where drooling at the thought of him gracing the pages. This time is even better than him being a side villain or having a quick arc and being dealt with, because we get another series with him as the main character. That's not even the best part either, it's also done by the two guys who created the character way back in 1993. Who knows the character better than these two, and that's why I think this series will be as shocking as the original that lead into Knightfall. Read Full Review

Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan are back and they are working together on a Bane comic book. Exciting, right? Bane: Conquest #1 is packed with action, and its straightforward, easy-to-digest plot makes this book easy to enjoy. Read Full Review

Dixon and Nolan have begun a year-long journey with Bane, starting out with several literal bangs, from Banes fists to satisfying vehicular explosions. Read Full Review

Overall, I think this was a great start to this new maxiseries. It reintroduced us to some great characters and gave us a version of Bane we haven't seen in a long time, all thanks to the power team that brought us this character, Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan. So, no matter if you're a long time Bane fan, or just getting into him now, this is definitely a series to check out. Read Full Review

Make no mistake, this is top quality stuff and even if you're an old-school Batman fan who's not picked up a comic in years, you need Bane: Conquest in your life. Read Full Review

Bane: Conquest #1 won't blow you out of the water, but it's a solid setup issue for a character who has deserved his own series for some time now. If you're here to see Bane stomp heads, spout badass one-liners and get some shine in the spotlight away from Batman, you won't be disappointed. Just don't expect the invincible force of nature you saw in "I Am Bane." Read Full Review

I recommend picking this issue up if you've readKnightfalland are a fan of it. Otherwise, many of the supporting characters might be lost on you. Read Full Review

Overall, this is an issue that any Bane fan is going to love"especially since the classic creative duo is back in action. It's worth a read, but I'm hoping that things get a bit clearer as to Bane's end goal and motivation in the next 11 issues. In the meantime, head to your local comic book shop and read up on some Bane stories to get a feel for the character! Read Full Review

Bane's back to his old ways, with an entertaining solo debut that needs to work through a few issues. Read Full Review

Watching Bane go out on the open sea, crush some skulls, and meet up with Damocles was fun, but I don't know if it's enough to carry a mini series. There was inklings of a Batman cameo in this book, so that might help down the line. The artwork was pretty good and Dixon is giving Bane a little more depth as a character along the way. Read Full Review

I really looked forward to this series, but this first issue just didn't sell me enough. I'll read the next to see if there's improvement, but the comic feels like a throwback and not in a good way. Read Full Review

I'm really worried that this first issue will turn a lot of people off because I found it to be a hard thing to get into, but hopefully the readers stick around because as long as Chuck and Graham haven't lost a step from their earlier days at DC Comics, this should be something totally worth getting invested in.  Too bad that doesn't show right now.  I loved the art and the nostalgic feels that this book gave me, but the story isn't quite there yet. Read Full Review

Perhaps it was too much to hope for more than one great Bane story out of DC this year. Bane: Conquest comes right on the heels of Tom King and David Finch's "I Am Bane" storyline, but it does little to build on that momentum. Read Full Review

This wasn't horrible by any means, but it did not live up to this creative teams past work. The retro art style was fantastic, the Bane action scenes were fun, and he makes for an interesting main character. There just wasn't much in this issue to excite me. As a reader, I wasn't given any reason to care about any of this. There was no drama. With that said, I have no doubt this creative team will deliver in future issues, they're too good not to. Read Full Review

After a second read the plot and characterization became clearer, but I dont enjoy a comic hurting my head upon first read trying to figure out whats going on. Read Full Review

I love Chuck Dixon, so it genuinely pains me to have to give something he wrote such meager reception, but his many successes from the past will not excuse a misstep in the present. The biggest problem with this story is that we aren't given a reason to care about Bane, root for him, or become invested in his journey. The plot is also very basic without a hint of suspense. On top of that, Bane's motivation is somewhat unclear. Being that this is the first of 12 issues, there is plenty of time to improve. At the same time, we're off to a real rocky start, and I shudder to think that all we have to look forward to is 11 more issues of the same. Read Full Review

An interesting start, but a little slow. The set-up for what's next gives me hope.

Bane Conquest #1 is an interesting idea to say the least. Giving Bane (my favorite Batman villain, by the way) his own series headed by his original creators Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan, seems like a really awesome idea. Bane is such a great, menacing villain, and could easily carry his own story, right? Well, I think what the writers forgot to factor in is that Bane has no charisma whatsoever. Is he badass? Yes. Is he a compelling character? No. But at least, this issue sets forth the idea that this series isn't as much about the story, as it is about the action. And the art and action are pretty good. So while this issue may be somewhat lackluster, i'm giving it a bit of leeway because it's #1.

Medicore 1st issue. Was expecting more. Hopefully it picks up in issue #2

I was expecting more after King's "Im Bane" hopefully the story picks up in The next issue.

It's been 3 years, and I was looking through this issue recently. I'm not much of a Bane fan (My Batman #497 review makes that very clear), but I was excited to see one of my favorite '90s Batman Writer/Artist teams, Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan reunited, But that wasn't enough to save make it worth what I had to pay. This book sadly left much to be desired. Especially after Tom King's "I am Bane" story (His best during his Batman run). That and giving Bane that stupid visible nose and mouth mask look from the old cartoon, which I hated (The look, not the show) didn't help either.
Sadly this issue was the best in the whole series, because each issue got gradually less and less interesting.
I want to state I haven't lost my faith in the Dixon-Nolan team though. Everyone has their poorer works. I'd be the first to welcome them back on a Batman book, any time, any place. more

SCORE: 4.8

This was a huge let down after reading the recent I Am Bane story arch in Batman. This while thing felt like Bane could be replaced with anyone and the story would have been just as mediocre. I'd give it a pass for now in hopes that the next issues are better but it's not looking good.