Plot
The story follows the machinations of Deacon Blackfire and his band of homeless followers, who have kidnapped Batman before the events of this story. Following a lengthy period of captivity, Batman slowly succumbs to brainwashing and undergoes hallucinations of killing people. Deacon Blackfire's goal is to gain the public favor by having his homeless individuals kill criminals to stop corruption as the will of God. Batman is eventually freed from the cult but takes a long time to recover from his treatment at their hands. While going back to Deacon's hideout, Batman realizes Deacon gained followers due to using drugs and psychology. Batman eventually escapes and is found by the second Robin, Jason Todd. The story also delves into other territory. Gotham City politicians are assassinated by Blackfire's party of followers. While attempting to escape, Batman and Robin are found by Blackfire's men. Bartman is paralyzed with fear, but when he sees Robin about to be killed, he overcomes it and brutally defeats the henchmen. An attempt on Commissioner Gordon's life is made by Blackfire's group, leaving him in a hospital. Beyond Gotham, the authorities try to protect the city, then the National Guard is called in, then the military, and finally martial law is declared on Gotham. After Alfred picks them up, Batman tells him to drive him away from Gotham City. Bruce eventually overcomes this by remembering that he became Batman not to avenge his parents death, but to overcome his fear.. Batman eventually confronts Deacon, brutally beating him to the point where Deacon begs for mercy. Deacon's followers turn against him and kill him. Order soon returns to Gotham, and Batman burns down the totem that Deacon uses to hypnotize his followers to follow him.
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