It has been almost two years since Bruce Wayne returned to Gotham. Crime rates have skyrocketed, and a corrupt police force does little to stem the violent tide. Our hero fights to maintain order and deliver justice when others will not. But he still has much to learn. Not yet the refined and focused Dark Knight, he has trouble controlling his temper and insists on doing everything himself…
Batman’s current target is a man named Roman Sionis (AKA Black Mask), a criminal mastermind who has taken control of much of the city’s underworld. After a long day of following leads, our hero has returned to Wayne Manor. It’s Christmas Eve, you see – and he intends to spend a nice quiet evening with Alfred. But all that is about to change. A massive storm front has moved in over Gotham, bringing with it more than just nasty weather…
