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How often do you do this?

It's a little weird.

You're... You're pregnant?

We're pregnant?

We are! We're pregnant.

Mostly you, but I helped.

Okay, okay.

The preschools are better here,

but I really want him or her to go to high school in Smallville.

And what about college?

Do we want our child to study abroad?

A broadened worldview is important,

but people will notice if I'm constantly patrolling Oxford.

We have our entire lives

to make all of those wonderful decisions.

But today we work, like always.

I have to go get ready.

It's Batman!

Shoot him!

Uh!

Huh?

Ahh!

I had him.

Nice to see you, too.

And to what do I owe the pleasure?

The Joker is in Metropolis.

I'm here to find out why.

Joker. Right.

I have news, Bruce.

- Lois is pregnant. - How...

Your hands didn't tremble when you faced Doomsday.

They are now.

And you're grinning like an idiot.

Well, I'll be. I'm terrified.

Congratulations, Clark.

I'll be out of your city as soon as I find the Joker.

You mind cleaning this up?

Every single time.

Say "cheese."

Something's wrong. Let's go.

Just one more...

Jimmy!

Well, well, well.

Imagine meeting you here, Lois.

Vacation is so fun, puddin'.

Only the very best for you, Harley.

Ew... I got some Jimmy on my shoe.

Lois.

You were experimenting with Kryptonite.

Why?

Well, no... not to hurt Superman.

We wanted to know if it could be used to cure disease

or as a power source.

We're scientists, not monsters.

It's in the hands of monsters now.

I want a list of every...

I can't find Lois.

I can't see her, I can't hear her.

Superman, we're not alone.

He has her?

Help me. Please!

This is a priority call to all Justice League members.

I need as many of you as we can spare in Metropolis.

A woman is missing.

You want the whole Justice League on a missing person case?

Yes. We believe she was taken by the Joker.

I'll be there as soon as I can.

Who is this woman, Batman?

She's one of ours.

Her name is Lois Lane.

Lois.

Diana, Miss Lane was last seen at the Metropolis docks.

Find out if anyone saw her or the Joker.

I'll meet you there.

I'm on my way.

Flash, we're searching for Lois Lane in Metropolis.

Superman is in the air.

I need you to search everything underground.

On it.

Batman, I found Scarecrow.

He's dead. Joker toxin.

His lab has been ransacked.

Something's wrong.

Ugh. Can't move...

Rest in pieces.

Argh!

Huh!

Flash, come in.

Flash!

The Joker is no longer in Metropolis.

He's stolen a submarine with Harley Quinn.

They took Lois with them.

I see it.

Batman, one of the warheads is missing.

Where is she?

Doomsday.

No!

I will not let you hurt anyone!

Time to go, honey.

Good guys are coming and they tend to get punchy.

Huh?

You're not going anywhere.

Scarecrow's fear toxin, mixed with Kryptonite particles.

What did you do?

I'm pulling the best joke ever.

It'll be my masterpiece!

Superman, stop. Whatever you're seeing,

it's not real.

Ta-da!

Brace yourselves!

You took his wife.

You took his unborn child and his city.

Why?

After all these years, Batsy, you really need reasons from me?

This has always been about us.

Why do this to him?

Because every time you and I play, I lose.

So I thought I'd try our game on easy mode for once.

And it was as easy as beating a puppy to death

with a kitten!

Kal-El... Clark.

Diana. I killed them.

No! That madman orchestrated this.

He's responsible. Only him.,

- Will you keep her safe? - Of course.

Superman, are you okay?

Where is he?

Where is the Joker?

Batman took him to Arkham Asylum.

But I don't think you should be anywhere near him.

You've had an unfathomable loss.

You need time to process it.

Huh?

Please don't do something you'll regret for the rest of your life.

I already have.

Someone took everything from you, didn't they?

And look at what you became.

The punching, kicking embodiment of wrath.

What do you think he'll become, hmm?

A god who deluded himself into believing he was just a man?

What will Superman turn into?

There are some things even you can't corrupt, Joker.

Oh, Batsy.

You honestly think he'll still be fun to play with?

He'll grieve,

but he will continue to be the best man I know.

Oh, no.

This time, the joke's on you.

And the world will burn.

Now that's a punchline.

And we're getting reports

that Superman has broken into Arkham Asylum

and killed the Joker.

Finally, some good news.

Screw you!

Hey!

My puddin' can light up a room

With a happy giggle and grin

My puddin' can light up a room

Burnin' the people within

Harley Quinn!

What? How'd you find me?

You're not exactly keeping a low profile.

Oh! Think so?

Get ready for a permanent low profile.

Aww!

I wanted the smashy mallet,

not the squeaky one.

Luckily, these ain't squeaky bullets.

No freaking way!

Do it again.

Oh. Are you taking me to get pulverized by Superman?

No.

So where are we goin'?

To a secret location.

Oh, won't be secret for long.

Hey, how come your little beard looks both ridiculous

and cute, huh? Huh? Huh?

Oh! What's this one do?

You suck...

...a criminally insane clown in Gotham City

had some connection to the disaster.

How all of these so-called heroes...

How can we feel protected

with the threat of instant nuclear death

hanging over every single one of us?

Clark, how are you?

Angry.

That is your right.

No. You're better than that.

You have to be, or the consequences could be fatal.

Those are the consequences.

Eleven million dead.

Lois, my child.

We're not executioners.

How dare you moralize to this man?

How many times did you catch this Joker?

How many times did he escape to kill again?

- Do you even care? - I care.

But the law must be followed.

Your laws are weak and ineffective,

twisted by evil people to escape just punishment.

Or they simply don't apply at all.

...that cost thousands of lives continued last night,

despite a strongly-worded UN resolution.

Diana's right.

This can't go on.

Don't.

You'll throw away everything the Justice League stands for.

Everything you stand for.

I won't be held back by ideals

that don't protect the innocent.

You're grieving.

No more, Bruce.

No more.

We were wrong.

Mr. President, I'd like a word.

You! You can't do this!

Yes, I can.

I've realized that now.

You have no right. I'm their leader!

Not anymore.

...and after destroying Biyala's military forces,

Superman and Wonder Woman deposited President Hussein

at The Hague for trial.

Well, that happened.

Hey, where am I?

You're in the Arrowcave.

It's underground and lead-lined.

You should be safe for now.

Ah! It's nice to be drugged

and wake up handcuffed in a lair.

Puddin' and I used to do this every Thursday.

Ugh! File that under "things I didn't wanna know."

Arrowcave is a stupid name, though.

How about we play the quiet game?

Batman has the Batcave, that makes sense.

Bats live in caves.

Arrows don't.

They're, whatchamacallit, inanimate.

Okay. Quiet game. Lightning round.

Oh! Why not call it the Quiver?

That's... That...

That's actually much better.

How did I not...

Argh! This is so annoying.

Eh, I've always been good at naming things.

Joker Fish was all me.

Stay put, Harley.

Superman will turn you into paste if he finds you.

Got nowhere to go now that Mr. J is gone.

What will I do?

Could you maybe chain me by the computer

so I can update my resume?

Ugh. Asshole...

You all know me as Superman or Kal-El.

But my Earth name is Clark Kent.

I am... was...

a reporter for the Daily Planet.

I spent my time there writing about the evils of this world.

I spent my time as a hero,

reacting to many of those same evils.

I failed you on both counts.

What happened to Metropolis

can never be allowed to occur again.

He wouldn't.

He is.

I don't care about your lands,

beliefs or petty squabbles.

I don't care if you're a freedom fighter

or a terrorist, dictator or president.

Monsters will not be allowed to roam free.

- Finally. - Quiet!

Sorry.

I am calling an immediate worldwide ceasefire.

All hostilities will stop...

or I will stop them.

No one has the right to take innocent lives.

No one.

It's over.

Superman stopped a genocidal war

the government of M'Gota have been waging against its people.

In disputed Kashmir,

Superman and Wonder Woman destroyed every piece of military equipment,

declaring it an arms-free zone.

You will agree to these terms

or they will be agreed to for you.

- Can everyone just sit down? - It's a bad precedent.

What about the law?

Have you even considered this?

Diana.

The Justice League cannot be the world's police force.

The week's events have proven otherwise, Batman.

Even now, Superman is saving lives

while we talk.

If we continue on this path,

we go from policing to occupying to jailing,

then becoming tyrants.

Or justice is finally done.

Some won't like it,

especially those that oppress the weak.

But isn't that why we formed the Justice League?

To stop those people?

And you and Superman will decide

which laws to enforce?

One law... To do what's right.

This is a time for action.

With our help, Superman can make a perfect world.

So now he's God?

The laws of Superman will not be the laws of Atlantis.

And certainly the Pentagon

won't approve of a rogue Superman.

Um... Question.

How will you punish people

when they break whatever rules Superman comes up with?

I mean, I was a criminal.

I needed second, third and fourth chances

before turning my life around.

So, what's the deal there?

Obviously, the punishment would fit the crime.

And you and Superman decide these punishments?

I believe my time with the Justice League is over.

You can't be serious.

I also have to step back.

From what I've heard,

most of the magical heroes feel the same way.

That brings me to the Guardians.

They've called John, Guy and myself back to Oa.

We understand.

Everyone has to make their own choice about this.

At last, we agree on something.

And that's when the boy scout crashed our tea party.

Afterwards, he swept the sky clean

of every drone we had in the theater.

Estimated casualties if the strike were successful?

Minimal, between ten and 30.

Well, it seems he was protecting the innocent like he said he would.

What he was doing

is fighting against the US Military.

That's called treason.

Superman's bringing down governments.

Fine when it's in our interest,

a mighty big problem when it's not.

What do you propose, Bob?

On the floor, old man!

Huh?

Feisty, eh? Hold him.

Light it up.

Everyone get to me for evac, now.

Dad! Dad?

Pa?

He's not here.

If you've hurt him...

You'll what, put a fist through my chest?

Pretty dark for you.

Where is he?

Alive.

Some place not even you can find.

He stays that way

if you stop interfering with governments.

Sit in your fortress and do nothing.

If an alien comes, you can punch it.

Anything else,

and we send dear old dad back to you

in pieces.

Maybe I'm wrong.

Who am I to fight this fight?

Maybe I'm not seeing clearly because of...

You know.

You're a good man.

And even through this loss, you see what needs to be done.

But how can I make good decisions

when every single second I feel like smashing something?

If you believe in your path, you cannot compromise.

You'll have to be strong as only you can.

My father is the last link to my humanity.

If I lose him...

Let your friends help you,

as you've helped us time and again.

Now, who is responsible?

We're here for the Mirror Master.

McCulloch. Time to talk.

Personal space, Your Highness.

Now, why don't you walk out of here

and do it slow for me?

Give up.

There's no place to hide.

Prove it.

Huh?

I wonder what happens if I smash this mirror

with you halfway out.

You wouldn't. Would you?

Do not test me.

You have to understand, I had orders.

The kind you can't say no to.

Where's Jonathan Kent?

Bolivia! Bolivia! Salar de Uyuni.

Take off your clothes.

Uh, what now?

Mirror Master's belt.

You'll need it to enter.

He's guarded by a squad of ex-special forces

and a few powered villains.

Thank you, Diana.

Did he help?

It's the perfect hiding place.

Ten square kilometers of endless reflected sky.

But you'll find him.

You're Superman.

Sir, the plan has failed.

- I'm sorry. - Find me another card to play.

That was incredibly stupid.

You do not touch a man's parents.

They said it couldn't be tracked to me.

H-How did you know?

- Will you tell him? - No.

But if he does work it out, you're in danger.

Ridiculous.

He wouldn't touch me.

- The public perception... - Are you really that naive?

There'd be no evidence.

You'd just go missing.

And no one will think to look for your body on Saturn.

He wouldn't do that.

He's Superman, right?

Watch your feet.

Argh!

So, what'd you do wrong?

- Legs. - Legs.

And you're trying to hurt your opponents,

which I'm trying not to take personally.

Remember, some criminals are deserving of a second chance,

and second chances are harder to take advantage of with a brain injury.

I was taught by the League of Assassins and Ra's al Ghul.

Yeah? How's that working out for you?

Not very sporting, Damian.

He gets pissy when he loses.

I had him.

- How are you? - Is he here?

Yeah, and broodier than usual.

We'll give you some space.

Come on, Damian.

Superman, I'd like to say thanks.

The Joker deserved to die years ago.

They took my father and you couldn't be bothered to help?

I was.

And you have to stop what you're doing.

Stop what?

Saving lives?

Bringing dictators to justice?

You're scaring them.

Good. They should be scared.

Too scared to pull the trigger or press the button.

They should be too scared to hurt each other.

You taught me that.

You killed a man, Clark.

Not a man.

- A monster. - We can't decide who dies.

One death.

It always starts with one.

I came here to make peace, but you can't possibly understand

what the Joker took from me.

I understand you're in pain.

Look at you.

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How often do you do this?

It's a little weird.

You're... You're pregnant?

We're pregnant?

We are! We're pregnant.

Mostly you, but I helped.

Okay, okay.

The preschools are better here,

but I really want him or her to go to high school in Smallville.

And what about college?

Do we want our child to study abroad?

A broadened worldview is important,

but people will notice if I'm constantly patrolling Oxford.

We have our entire lives

to make all of those wonderful decisions.

But today we work, like always.

I have to go get ready.

It's Batman!

Shoot him!

Uh!

Huh?

Ahh!

I had him.

Nice to see you, too.

And to what do I owe the pleasure?

The Joker is in Metropolis.

I'm here to find out why.

Joker. Right.

I have news, Bruce.

- Lois is pregnant. - How...

Your hands didn't tremble when you faced Doomsday.

They are now.

And you're grinning like an idiot.

Well, I'll be. I'm terrified.

Congratulations, Clark.

I'll be out of your city as soon as I find the Joker.

You mind cleaning this up?

Every single time.

Say "cheese."

Something's wrong. Let's go.

Just one more...

Jimmy!

Well, well, well.

Imagine meeting you here, Lois.

Vacation is so fun, puddin'.

Only the very best for you, Harley.

Ew... I got some Jimmy on my shoe.

Lois.

You were experimenting with Kryptonite.

Why?

Well, no... not to hurt Superman.

We wanted to know if it could be used to cure disease

or as a power source.

We're scientists, not monsters.

It's in the hands of monsters now.

I want a list of every...

I can't find Lois.

I can't see her, I can't hear her.

Superman, we're not alone.

He has her?

Help me. Please!

This is a priority call to all Justice League members.

I need as many of you as we can spare in Metropolis.

A woman is missing.

You want the whole Justice League on a missing person case?

Yes. We believe she was taken by the Joker.

I'll be there as soon as I can.

Who is this woman, Batman?

She's one of ours.

Her name is Lois Lane.

Lois.

Diana, Miss Lane was last seen at the Metropolis docks.

Find out if anyone saw her or the Joker.

I'll meet you there.

I'm on my way.

Flash, we're searching for Lois Lane in Metropolis.

Superman is in the air.

I need you to search everything underground.

On it.

Batman, I found Scarecrow.

He's dead. Joker toxin.

His lab has been ransacked.

Something's wrong.

Ugh. Can't move...

Rest in pieces.

Argh!

Huh!

Flash, come in.

Flash!

The Joker is no longer in Metropolis.

He's stolen a submarine with Harley Quinn.

They took Lois with them.

I see it.

Batman, one of the warheads is missing.

Where is she?

Doomsday.

No!

I will not let you hurt anyone!

Time to go, honey.

Good guys are coming and they tend to get punchy.

Huh?

You're not going anywhere.

Scarecrow's fear toxin, mixed with Kryptonite particles.

What did you do?

I'm pulling the best joke ever.

It'll be my masterpiece!

Superman, stop. Whatever you're seeing,

it's not real.

Ta-da!

Brace yourselves!

You took his wife.

You took his unborn child and his city.

Why?

After all these years, Batsy, you really need reasons from me?

This has always been about us.

Why do this to him?

Because every time you and I play, I lose.

So I thought I'd try our game on easy mode for once.

And it was as easy as beating a puppy to death

with a kitten!

Kal-El... Clark.

Diana. I killed them.

No! That madman orchestrated this.

He's responsible. Only him.,

- Will you keep her safe? - Of course.

Superman, are you okay?

Where is he?

Where is the Joker?

Batman took him to Arkham Asylum.

But I don't think you should be anywhere near him.

You've had an unfathomable loss.

You need time to process it.

Huh?

Please don't do something you'll regret for the rest of your life.

I already have.

Someone took everything from you, didn't they?

And look at what you became.

The punching, kicking embodiment of wrath.

What do you think he'll become, hmm?

A god who deluded himself into believing he was just a man?

What will Superman turn into?

There are some things even you can't corrupt, Joker.

Oh, Batsy.

You honestly think he'll still be fun to play with?

He'll grieve,

but he will continue to be the best man I know.

Oh, no.

This time, the joke's on you.

And the world will burn.

Now that's a punchline.

And we're getting reports

that Superman has broken into Arkham Asylum

and killed the Joker.

Finally, some good news.

Screw you!

Hey!

My puddin' can light up a room

With a happy giggle and grin

My puddin' can light up a room

Burnin' the people within

Harley Quinn!

What? How'd you find me?

You're not exactly keeping a low profile.

Oh! Think so?

Get ready for a permanent low profile.

Aww!

I wanted the smashy mallet,

not the squeaky one.

Luckily, these ain't squeaky bullets.

No freaking way!

Do it again.

Oh. Are you taking me to get pulverized by Superman?

No.

So where are we goin'?

To a secret location.

Oh, won't be secret for long.

Hey, how come your little beard looks both ridiculous

and cute, huh? Huh? Huh?

Oh! What's this one do?

You suck...

...a criminally insane clown in Gotham City

had some connection to the disaster.

How all of these so-called heroes...

How can we feel protected

with the threat of instant nuclear death

hanging over every single one of us?

Clark, how are you?

Angry.

That is your right.

No. You're better than that.

You have to be, or the consequences could be fatal.

Those are the consequences.

Eleven million dead.

Lois, my child.

We're not executioners.

How dare you moralize to this man?

How many times did you catch this Joker?

How many times did he escape to kill again?

- Do you even care? - I care.

But the law must be followed.

Your laws are weak and ineffective,

twisted by evil people to escape just punishment.

Or they simply don't apply at all.

...that cost thousands of lives continued last night,

despite a strongly-worded UN resolution.

Diana's right.

This can't go on.

Don't.

You'll throw away everything the Justice League stands for.

Everything you stand for.

I won't be held back by ideals

that don't protect the innocent.

You're grieving.

No more, Bruce.

No more.

We were wrong.

Mr. President, I'd like a word.

You! You can't do this!

Yes, I can.

I've realized that now.

You have no right. I'm their leader!

Not anymore.

...and after destroying Biyala's military forces,

Superman and Wonder Woman deposited President Hussein

at The Hague for trial.

Well, that happened.

Hey, where am I?

You're in the Arrowcave.

It's underground and lead-lined.

You should be safe for now.

Ah! It's nice to be drugged

and wake up handcuffed in a lair.

Puddin' and I used to do this every Thursday.

Ugh! File that under "things I didn't wanna know."

Arrowcave is a stupid name, though.

How about we play the quiet game?

Batman has the Batcave, that makes sense.

Bats live in caves.

Arrows don't.

They're, whatchamacallit, inanimate.

Okay. Quiet game. Lightning round.

Oh! Why not call it the Quiver?

That's... That...

That's actually much better.

How did I not...

Argh! This is so annoying.

Eh, I've always been good at naming things.

Joker Fish was all me.

Stay put, Harley.

Superman will turn you into paste if he finds you.

Got nowhere to go now that Mr. J is gone.

What will I do?

Could you maybe chain me by the computer

so I can update my resume?

Ugh. Asshole...

You all know me as Superman or Kal-El.

But my Earth name is Clark Kent.

I am... was...

a reporter for the Daily Planet.

I spent my time there writing about the evils of this world.

I spent my time as a hero,

reacting to many of those same evils.

I failed you on both counts.

What happened to Metropolis

can never be allowed to occur again.

He wouldn't.

He is.

I don't care about your lands,

beliefs or petty squabbles.

I don't care if you're a freedom fighter

or a terrorist, dictator or president.

Monsters will not be allowed to roam free.

- Finally. - Quiet!

Sorry.

I am calling an immediate worldwide ceasefire.

All hostilities will stop...

or I will stop them.

No one has the right to take innocent lives.

No one.

It's over.

Superman stopped a genocidal war

the government of M'Gota have been waging against its people.

In disputed Kashmir,

Superman and Wonder Woman destroyed every piece of military equipment,

declaring it an arms-free zone.

You will agree to these terms

or they will be agreed to for you.

- Can everyone just sit down? - It's a bad precedent.

What about the law?

Have you even considered this?

Diana.

The Justice League cannot be the world's police force.

The week's events have proven otherwise, Batman.

Even now, Superman is saving lives

while we talk.

If we continue on this path,

we go from policing to occupying to jailing,

then becoming tyrants.

Or justice is finally done.

Some won't like it,

especially those that oppress the weak.

But isn't that why we formed the Justice League?

To stop those people?

And you and Superman will decide

which laws to enforce?

One law... To do what's right.

This is a time for action.

With our help, Superman can make a perfect world.

So now he's God?

The laws of Superman will not be the laws of Atlantis.

And certainly the Pentagon

won't approve of a rogue Superman.

Um... Question.

How will you punish people

when they break whatever rules Superman comes up with?

I mean, I was a criminal.

I needed second, third and fourth chances

before turning my life around.

So, what's the deal there?

Obviously, the punishment would fit the crime.

And you and Superman decide these punishments?

I believe my time with the Justice League is over.

You can't be serious.

I also have to step back.

From what I've heard,

most of the magical heroes feel the same way.

That brings me to the Guardians.

They've called John, Guy and myself back to Oa.

We understand.

Everyone has to make their own choice about this.

At last, we agree on something.

And that's when the boy scout crashed our tea party.

Afterwards, he swept the sky clean

of every drone we had in the theater.

Estimated casualties if the strike were successful?

Minimal, between ten and 30.

Well, it seems he was protecting the innocent like he said he would.

What he was doing

is fighting against the US Military.

That's called treason.

Superman's bringing down governments.

Fine when it's in our interest,

a mighty big problem when it's not.

What do you propose, Bob?

On the floor, old man!

Huh?

Feisty, eh? Hold him.

Light it up.

Everyone get to me for evac, now.

Dad! Dad?

Pa?

He's not here.

If you've hurt him...

You'll what, put a fist through my chest?

Pretty dark for you.

Where is he?

Alive.

Some place not even you can find.

He stays that way

if you stop interfering with governments.

Sit in your fortress and do nothing.

If an alien comes, you can punch it.

Anything else,

and we send dear old dad back to you

in pieces.

Maybe I'm wrong.

Who am I to fight this fight?

Maybe I'm not seeing clearly because of...

You know.

You're a good man.

And even through this loss, you see what needs to be done.

But how can I make good decisions

when every single second I feel like smashing something?

If you believe in your path, you cannot compromise.

You'll have to be strong as only you can.

My father is the last link to my humanity.

If I lose him...

Let your friends help you,

as you've helped us time and again.

Now, who is responsible?

We're here for the Mirror Master.

McCulloch. Time to talk.

Personal space, Your Highness.

Now, why don't you walk out of here

and do it slow for me?

Give up.

There's no place to hide.

Prove it.

Huh?

I wonder what happens if I smash this mirror

with you halfway out.

You wouldn't. Would you?

Do not test me.

You have to understand, I had orders.

The kind you can't say no to.

Where's Jonathan Kent?

Bolivia! Bolivia! Salar de Uyuni.

Take off your clothes.

Uh, what now?

Mirror Master's belt.

You'll need it to enter.

He's guarded by a squad of ex-special forces

and a few powered villains.

Thank you, Diana.

Did he help?

It's the perfect hiding place.

Ten square kilometers of endless reflected sky.

But you'll find him.

You're Superman.

Sir, the plan has failed.

- I'm sorry. - Find me another card to play.

That was incredibly stupid.

You do not touch a man's parents.

They said it couldn't be tracked to me.

H-How did you know?

- Will you tell him? - No.

But if he does work it out, you're in danger.

Ridiculous.

He wouldn't touch me.

- The public perception... - Are you really that naive?

There'd be no evidence.

You'd just go missing.

And no one will think to look for your body on Saturn.

He wouldn't do that.

He's Superman, right?

Watch your feet.

Argh!

So, what'd you do wrong?

- Legs. - Legs.

And you're trying to hurt your opponents,

which I'm trying not to take personally.

Remember, some criminals are deserving of a second chance,

and second chances are harder to take advantage of with a brain injury.

I was taught by the League of Assassins and Ra's al Ghul.

Yeah? How's that working out for you?

Not very sporting, Damian.

He gets pissy when he loses.

I had him.

- How are you? - Is he here?

Yeah, and broodier than usual.

We'll give you some space.

Come on, Damian.

Superman, I'd like to say thanks.

The Joker deserved to die years ago.

They took my father and you couldn't be bothered to help?

I was.

And you have to stop what you're doing.

Stop what?

Saving lives?

Bringing dictators to justice?

You're scaring them.

Good. They should be scared.

Too scared to pull the trigger or press the button.

They should be too scared to hurt each other.

You taught me that.

You killed a man, Clark.

Not a man.

- A monster. - We can't decide who dies.

One death.

It always starts with one.

I came here to make peace, but you can't possibly understand

what the Joker took from me.

I understand you're in pain.

Look at you.

Sitting in the dark, ignoring Dick and Damian.

How many friends of theirs died?

Have you consoled them?

Your parents were murdered, Bruce.

They couldn't be there for you.

What's your excuse?

Show me your hand.

Come on, don't be you.

Hairline fracture of the third finger.

A little ligament damage.

You'll be fine in three weeks.

Good to know.

I have an announcement planned for tomorrow in Gotham.

I'd like you to be there, at my side.

I'm sorry, Clark.

I can't do that.

The Republic of North Korea is no longer a nuclear power.

Their warheads have been confiscated.

They are now welcome to join the world community in peace.

That statement by Wonder Woman to the UN came after her fierce fight

with the DPRK led to several hundred casualties.

Peace by punching.

Never thought I'd have a problem with it.

Oh! Can we watch Absolutely Amish now?

I'm dying to see if Goody Anne finishes her spice rack

before rumspringa.

How is no one calling Superman out?

- How's Batman okay with this? - I'm not.

You're spying on me through my TV?

- For how long? - That's unimportant.

Not to me.

Hi, Batman.

When you going to bring Superman to justice for murdering my Puddin'?

Bring the arrows I gave you.

Leave Harley.

I don't regret killing the Joker.

I regret I had to kill him.

But there are those who continue

to defend psychopaths like him even today.

It's why I'm here in Gotham.

The twisted individuals in Arkham Asylum have hurt people again and again.

The onus has always been on getting them the help they need.

They deserve nothing.

Their illnesses are not an excuse to threaten your safety.

You were right. He's taking them.

We're out of time.

I've decided to move the worst criminals to a secured facility.

They won't threaten anyone again.

Get in, Damian.

As long as we're going to help Superman burn Arkham to the ground.

You're 13.

How are you the darkest thing in this cave?

Have you ever considered for a single second

that you might be wrong, Father?

Well, have you?

You're self-righteous and arrogant,

and you'll never, ever learn!

You see his point, right?

You were never a stubborn as him.

Yeah, to be that stubborn

a person has to be directly related to you.

You understand why we can't let them do this?

Of course. But don't be so hard on the kid.

After all, you had way longer to indoctrinate me.

Dick.

I know, Bruce.

Now let's go defend a bunch of psychotic killers

from the world's greatest heroes.

Cyborg and Wonder Woman are already in transit.

- We'll be there in three minutes. - Whoa, whoa, whoa.

We're not done talking about you bugging the Arrowcave...

Uh, the Quiver.

Asshole.

Yay! You used the name!

- Whoa! - Harley, what are you doing here?

I locked you in the safe room.

Eh... Not my style.

I'm coming with.

To bring Superman to justice or die trying.

Either-or because I'm a hero now.

Hero Harley!

Just came up with that.

Are you insane?

Let me answer that question with an action that reveals character.

What? Oh, shit...

Ahh!

Here comes the boom! Ha-ha!

He's at a very important stage in his treatment.

I'm afraid we've lost confidence in this facility, Doctor.

The inmates will be moved.

And you get to decide that?

No.

You were right.

They're exactly where you said they'd be.

Protecting the monsters.

Robin, what are you doing?

Bringing criminals to justice.

I'm standing with Superman.

Look who you're standing with,

Bane, Killer Croc, and whoever that is.

I know you won't step aside,

but you're not going to stop us.

You don't belong here.

Oh, yes, he does.

Superman's got a scar now, don't you?

Do you feel it?

The release that comes with it.

The freedom to do anything you want.

Cyborg. Cell 83, Victor Zsasz.

Argh!

Where are you you taking them?

All you need to know is that it's escape proof.

Cell 86, Mad Hatter.

Last chance, Cyborg.

Stop.

All right, Riddler, time to go.

Argh!

Okay, enough!

Are you hurt?

That's impossible.

The data stamp on the virus.

You uploaded it the day we met.

Boy, that's low.

Hey, Batman!

I decided to be a hero and help you stop Superman.

We're gonna make a great team!

Hero time!

I recommend putting aside our differences.

For now.

Argh!

I had it under control.

Yeah, everyone sees that.

Hey, Robin doesn't punch people after they go fetal.

You're not Robin, so shut up!

Nightwing. Grayson. Get up!

Back to your cells. Now!

Get up. Get up right now!

He always blocks it. Always.

Get away from him.

I didn't mean to. I'm... I'm...

I thought I could redeem you.

I was wrong.

What the hell?

Since when does the Man of Steel care about burglary?

I'm here to talk.

So talk.

Nightwing is dead.

Dick.

Oh, no.

He'll need someone.

Where are you going?

You're his best friend. Talk to him.

I can't.

Too much has happened.

Bruce. Bruce.

Bruce, stop!

Stop!

Stop. Just for today.

Don't be Batman.

Don't be the mask.

It's okay.

Let it out. Just for tonight.

Let yourself fall apart.

I promise to hold you together.

Bummer. That little pissant.

Welcome, Dick Grayson.

You're Saint Peter?

Thought it'd be... less funky.

This is not where you will rest.

I, Rama Kushna,

brought your soul here to ask for your help.

The world's existence is balanced on a knife's edge.

On one side, a future.

On the other, a void.

Your soul, so recently departed from the mortal coil,

may tip the scales.

Though I fear, even this direct action may not be enough.

How can I help?

First you must transform, Dick Grayson.

Your soul shall be infused with my power.

Your mind, with my knowledge.

Once you were called Nightwing.

But now you shall be called...

Deadwing.

Well, it's not the weirdest thing I've worn.

Are you all right?

What happened to Grayson was my fault.

That's my burden.

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