Richard remembered the words Bruce had said before he left on his own mission. “Be careful, Dick. Don’t let your anger cloud your judgement.” But he couldn’t help it, he needed to find the man who had hurt his family. The Joker. Nightwing leaned against the wall of the dark, deserted alleyway.

He could feel the bruises forming on his body, a reminder of the vicious battle he had just fought. His hands trembled as he removed his mask, revealing a face filled with exhaustion and pain. As he caught his breath, his thoughts drifted to Bruce’s warning. He knew he should have listened, but the anger inside him was too great.