Bruce Wayne continues his war on crime as a series of threats gradually challenges everything he believes he knows about Batman. Between psychological manipulation, secret societies, and enemies capable of exploiting his deepest weaknesses, he discovers that certain forces have been working against him for years. His journey brings him into conflict with the Black Glove, the mysterious Doctor Hurt, and several figures connected to his past, while also revealing the existence of Damian Wayne, the son he shares with Talia al Ghul. From Gotham to the edges of time and eventually to the creation of Batman Incorporated, Bruce seeks to transform Batman from a solitary symbol into an idea capable of surviving the man behind the mask.