Primal Riddle' part 1! Batman is critically injured in a battle with the Riddler. The near-death experience separates his spirit from his physical being and the Dark Knight remains silent and devoid of emotion, despite Alfred's care!

Grimm' part 1! The Boy Wonder follows a street pickpocket right into the lair of the joyfully inane Mother Grimm, who collects homeless and wayward children while putting them to work and allowing them live in her subterranean world.

As the story of Mother Grimm concludes, Batman confronts the villainous Cyanide. Meanwhile, Robin stands alone against Mother Grimm's horde of loyal followers. 'Grimm' part 5.

KnightsEnd" part 9, continued from DETECTIVE COMICS #677. The battle of the original Batman versus the new reaches its climax in the very caverns where Bruce Wayne was broken—the Batcave. But the outcome of this conflict will have far-reaching consequences for the world of the Dark Knight!

Bruce Wayne accedes to the kidnappers' demands, but it may still be too late to save their hostage! Has Batman finally failed? 'Darker Than Death' part 4.

Auteurism' part 1! Once, he was a star...then he was a drunk. Now, he's poised to get to the top once again. But to do it, he'll need the Joker's help!

Asp threatens to kill four more heads of state unless his demands are met. Fearing that Bruce Wayne will also be one of Asp's victims, Alfred attempts to enlist the help of Batman...but the new Dark Knight is consumed in his own violent agenda. 'Quarry' part 2.