DC’s Best Batman Book Reveals the Hero’s Real Impact on Gotham

The story begins with Batman reflecting on the numerous fires Gotham had experienced lately, questioning if he was perceiving connections that didn’t exist. However, a new fire broke out at an ancient laundromat within the Rookery, revealing a deceased woman inside a washing machine. This murder echoed the old Red Hood Gang, who caused chaos in Gotham more than seven decades ago and served as the foundation for the Joker’s character. The victim’s face had been disfigured with bleach. Despite trying to gather information from the Rookery residents, no one was willing to provide answers. Instead, Batman spent several days monitoring the area until an elderly man ambushed him while he slept. Upon waking up, he found himself restrained with his hands and arms bound behind him. The old man sat in a wheelchair, accompanied by two boys wearing red hoodies.







