As Nightwing tries to figure out if Batman's still alive after his encounter with Hugo Strange, Robin discovers Batman's personal logs about each of them, which only leads to more questions. 'Transference' part 3.

Batman must deal with Hush, the Joker, and their private war! But these two villains are forcing Batman to reexamine the rules he's lived by his entire life, and the only way to stop the mayhem may be to break one of those sacred tenets.

Hush returns to make Batman's life a living nightmare, and this time he's got a very personal target in mind. But Hush didn't count on Batman's receiving help from one of the Dark Knight's greatest foes—Poison Ivy!

Batman, Nightwing and Robin are hot on the trail of Bane. The carnage leads them to the Himalayas, where Bane has found the base of the terrorist group KobraÑthe base that contains the secret behind his quest! 'Veritas Liberat' part 2.

Human Nature' concludes! With Batman giving her unlikely aid, Ivy is bound and determined to become a normal human again. But Hush isn't going to let her win. With the lives of her park orphans in the balance, will Ivy make the ultimate sacrifice?

In 'Knight Moves' part 3, after the Huntress' kidnapping, drugging and interrogation by Checkmate, Batman's no longer sure if he can trust her. And now, time has run out: Checkmate is storming the Batcave!

Samsara's origin is revealed as Batman struggles to solve the mystery of his increasingly dangerous pursuer. The Dark Knight must confront his own limitations as well as the youthful vengeance fantasies that have shaped the course of his life! 'Samsara' Part 2.