Gotham Girl, also known as Claire Clover, aligned herself with Bane primarily because he exploited her profound grief and promised to bring her brother, Hank Clover (Gotham), back to life.
Bane strategically recruited Claire during a vulnerable period, capitalizing on her immense sorrow over her brother's death. His deceptive offer involved the resurrection of Hank by injecting his body with an experimental version of the drug Venom. This promise of restoring her beloved brother was the crucial factor that led Gotham Girl to join forces with Bane. Her involvement became a significant part of Bane's broader scheme, allowing him to subtly influence her actions and utilize her powers for his own agenda.
- Exploitation of Grief: Bane specifically targeted Claire when she was at her most vulnerable, leveraging her emotional pain after losing Hank.
- False Promise of Resurrection: The core incentive was Bane's claim that he could resurrect Hank.
- Venom as the Means: Bane asserted he would achieve this resurrection by administering an experimental form of the powerful drug Venom to Hank's body.
This arrangement placed Gotham Girl under Bane's influence, making her an unwilling participant in his plans, driven by the desperate hope of reuniting with her brother.