The key characters are Batman, Superman, and Lex Luthor. Batman is the Dark Knight, a vigilante with no superpowers but great detective skills and combat abilities. Superman is the Man of Steel, an alien from Krypton with super strength, speed, and other amazing powers. Lex Luthor is a brilliant but devious billionaire who sees Superman as a threat to his own power and plans to destroy him by pitting him against Batman.
Lois Lane is often a popular character. In fanfiction, she might play a crucial role in mediating between Batman and Superman or getting involved in their adventures in a more hands - on way, using her investigative journalism skills.
Bane plays a crucial role. He's a powerful adversary who breaks Batman physically and mentally. His presence forces Batman to face his limits and find new ways to overcome challenges.
One great 'Batman and Bane Fanfiction' is 'The Redemption of Bane'. It shows a different side of Bane, exploring his possible path towards redemption. The author does a great job of delving into the complex relationship between Batman and Bane.
In the comics, Batman doesn't die at the hands of Bane. Bane is a powerful adversary, but Batman finds a way to overcome his challenges and live on to fight another day. Their confrontations are epic, but Batman's resilience prevails.
One main plot point is the ideological clash between Batman and Superman. Batman sees Superman as a potential threat to humanity due to his god - like powers. Superman, on the other hand, is just trying to do good but is often misunderstood. Another point is Lex Luthor's manipulation. He fuels Batman's distrust of Superman and sets them on a collision course. Also, the discovery of Kryptonite by Batman gives him a means to potentially defeat Superman in a fight.
One interesting plot could be Batman and Superman having to team up against a common enemy that is more powerful than either of them alone. This forces them to put aside their differences and combine their skills.
Well, Bane achieves this by outsmarting and overpowering Batman. He uses his raw strength and strategic planning to inflict a severe injury that incapacitates the Dark Knight.