Shortly after Neron makes a dangerously compelling offer, Batman and Robin are challenged by the armored Azrael version of the Dark Knight! Special cameos by Lady Shiva and Vic Sage.

Batman visited Dr. Bryan and Sister Lilhy. He told them Azrael had been in his care the last three days in a semi-catatonic state (not eating, sleeping, talking, etc.). Alfred got Jean Paul back to his friends. Dr. Shondra Kinsolving was kidnapped.