Jason Todd, known as Red Hood, led a dual existence - by day, the privileged heir of Bruce Wayne; by night, a lone vigilante fighting the shadows of Gotham. At 22, only two meaningful relationships had touched his life: Artemis Crock and Rose Wilson, both brief flings from his distant past.

Now, at an age where many found lasting love, Jason remained resolutely single, his vigilante crusade consuming his every waking moment. Yet, on one fateful evening, as he prowled the darkened streets of Gotham, a sudden crash echoed from an alleyway, shattering the stillness and diverting his attention to a mysterious new disturbance.