DC Multiverse Batman Artist Series – The Dark Knight Rises Gold Label Collection Action Figure Collect to Build: Bane (2023 McFarlane Toys)

For Dark Knight Trilogy completists and McFarlane DC Multiverse collectors alike, this Gold Label Jokerized Batman is one of the more conceptually striking figures to come out of the 2023 Artist Series sub-line. The premise — reimagining Christopher Nolan's armored Batman through a Joker-inspired color palette — has no direct comics or film precedent, which is precisely what makes it compelling. Green hair, Joker face paint, a purple belt, and vivid green accents replace the traditional all-black Batsuit deco, creating a mashup that generated genuine collector discussion when the wave was announced.

This is a Gold Label Collection release, McFarlane's designation for specialty-channel and retailer-exclusive figures produced in more limited quantities than standard DC Multiverse mainline offerings. That limited production context matters: sealed mint-on-card examples of Gold Label figures tend to become harder to locate as collector demand outpaces available stock over time. This example is presented in its original collector-grade window-box packaging, featuring the black cardback with Joker 'HA HA HA' graffiti motif, Joker paint-splat graphics, and the McFarlane Gold Label Collection medallion prominently displayed on the front panel.

The figure itself features 22 moving parts — McFarlane's articulation callout is printed on the bottom panel — and sits within the blister alongside yellow Bat-symbol accessories and the Bane Collect to Build parts in purple and grey. This figure occupies position 1 of 4 in the wave, and the BAF parts diagram on the cardback clearly illustrates which components it contributes toward the Tom Hardy-likeness Bane build. Collectors pursuing the complete Bane figure will need all four wave figures; those who prefer to keep this one sealed preserve a carded collectible that doubles as a wave anchor piece.

A collectible trading card is included inside the packaging — a secondary layer of collectibility that adds value for sealed copies. The card front, back, bubble, and side panel are all in excellent shape consistent with a well-preserved vintage carded collectible; please refer to the product images for a full condition assessment before purchasing. If you have questions about the card or bubble condition, reach out prior to ordering — we're happy to provide additional detail. Returns are accepted; please contact us to initiate.

Whether you're building the Bane BAF wave, focusing on Gold Label exclusives, or collecting Dark Knight Trilogy figures specifically, this Jokerized Batman represents a genuinely uncommon intersection of all three collector interests in a single sealed package.