Batman: Gotham Knight

Synopsis

As Bruce Wayne reflects back on the murder of his parents, Deadshot aka. Floyd Lawton opens a case that stores his rifle and checks the time on his watch. In Wayne Manor Bruce and Alfred discuss the gun collection Bruce found in Working Through Pain. Alfred is confused about how Bruce could keep such a collection, calling it a "bag full of tragedy," but Bruce apologizes and tells him that he appreciates the attraction of a gun, but would never use one. Stating that you must know your enemy, Bruce talks about the sleek nature of a gun and that it has the ability to change lives, history, and even the power of God. Meanwhile, Deadshot has created a sniper's nest in a ferris wheel and assassinates a wealthy socialite. Later on, on a boat, Lawton meets with his customer to discuss the job. The man tells him that his theatrics are a bit too much, and Lawton replies that he's "just trying to keep it interesting." The man mentions that Deadshot is wanted back in Gotham and that the city is changing. With the police becoming more of a force in Gotham, the man says that the two need their next hit job. Because their Russian associates have been having trouble, the assassination and removal of James Gordon could help the Russians, but a job of this caliber could be tricky. Lawton, considers this an easy job because it's just another cop kill, but his customer is worried about his cockiness, telling him that "he worries too much," with Lawton responding that, "he instead worries too much." Back in Gotham, Batman meets with Detective Crispus Allen who tells him that Deadshot's hit is not until another couple of days and that the GCPD have put a 24-hour watch on Gordon. Because the GCPD can't cover every window and rooftop, Batman offers his help. Allen says that the GCPD and Gotham City has never dealt with anyone like Deadshot before, but Batman mentions that they have before. Tossing Allen Ronald Marshall's PDA, he mentions that there is a mailing account that links to an encrypted wire transmission exactly one week before Teresa Williams' assassination and tells him to turn it on before flying off to watch over Gordon. Calling Alfred, Batman asks about the satellite picture, to which Alfred responds that there are no rooftop snipers in his area. As Alfred tracks Bruce, Allen and Anna Ramirez are in the squad car with Gordon, when Allen expresses his concern. Gordon states that he's confused and wants to know how many other e-mail clients Deadshot has acquired, and that he wants him found tonight. Following Gordon, Batman gets a message from Alfred, telling him that Gordon will pass under Gotham's L Bridge right when the train passes over, but luckily the satellite picture picks up no one on the bridge, and that surely Deadshot won't fire from the fast moving train. Just for good measure, Batman glides along the train in search for the villain, but Alfred tells him that there is another train coming in the opposite direction. Deadshot is revealed to be in that train as he slings open the cargo door. With a clear view of Gordon he fires from the tracks, but Batman is fast enough to ricochet the bullet away and grapples over to Deadshot. He then reveals he knew that if he were to target Gordon, then Batman would be after him and that his clients would be very happy if he were to kill the Batman. Gliding towards him, Batman boards the roof of the train. When he sees Deadshot climbing up, he throws three batarangs toward him but they are destroyed by Deadshot's bullets. Batman runs towards him but is shot and falls off the side of the train. Deadshot is impressed by his bravery but considers him a fool for running at him, but doesn't realize that Batman has caught up to him until it's too late and his guns are destroyed. Finally captured, Deadshot reveals that the target has been Batman all along and that he was just doing his job. Bruce finally knocks him out and hands him over to the GCPD, who then take him to prison, along with a convicted Ronald Marshall who is implicated in at least one of the assassinations. Bruce returns home and tells Alfred that tonight's fight reminded him of his parent's murder and that he's been trying to stop those two bullets for his entire life. Alfred consoles Bruce by telling him that maybe he's had a deeper purpose in life. Bruce, in that moment sees the shining light of the Batsignal out his window.

(Source: Batman Fandom)