A mysterious serial killer is rampaging through Gotham City. With an impending leave of absence forcing his hand, Batman prepares Gotham for his protégé, Nightwing, to take over as it's guardian.
Roland Strife's trust in the GCPD he works for is forever shaken following the death of his best friend, Glenn Calloway. Calloway's death sends Strife on a mission to find out the true story behind the bizarre death of his ally.
Dick Grayson catches wind from longtime father figure Alfred Pennyworth that his mentor, Bruce Wayne/Batman, is leaving Gotham City. He sets out to confront the Dark Knight Detective.