First look at Tom Hardy as Bane in 'The Dark Knight Rises'

Staying true to the brilliant viral campaign that we saw with 2008’s "The Dark Knight," Batman fans were able to get a special glimpse of Tom Hardy as Bane from the highly anticipated "The Dark Knight Rises" by using the hashtag #thefirerises on Twitter.  Check out the still above.

Although Christopher Nolan’s "The Dark Knight Rises" won’t hit theaters until next year, his team is already busy generating buzz for the film. The film’s website is also up and running now, and you can try your luck at uncovering more hidden gems by visiting www.thedarkknightrises.com. Who's excited?