Batman: Detective Comics #1

In "Mercy of the Father Part One," Batman investigates a serial killer preying on young criminals, uncovering a chilling connection to his father’s past. Flashbacks reveal Thomas Wayne, bound by his Hippocratic oath, making a life-altering choice to save a man who once attacked his girlfriend—setting off a chain of consequences that echo into the present.

In "Mercy of the Father Part Two," Batman delves into a chilling string of murders targeting young offenders with criminal records, each victim linked by a past they can’t escape. As he grapples with the case, an unexpected offer from Scarlett presents a tantalizing chance to reclaim his lost youth—forcing him to confront what he’s willing to sacrifice in the name of justice.

In "Mercy of the Father Part Three," Batman grapples with the lingering effects of a new treatment that’s visibly improving his health—thanks to Scarlett—but his curiosity turns to unease when he seeks answers about her methods and hits a wall of silence. As he digs deeper into the mystery surrounding her work, the line between healing and manipulation begins to blur.

In "Mercy of the Father Part Four," Batman and the Bat-family race to shield the last of the vulnerable juveniles from a relentless killer. As the hunt narrows, Batman closes in on the predator, setting the stage for a tense and pivotal confrontation.

In "Mercy of the Father Part Six," Batman grapples with a devastating revelation: his father once saved Joe Chill, the man responsible for his parents' deaths, setting off a painful reckoning. As tensions rise between Batman and Chill, Bruce uncovers the truth behind the mysterious treatments Scarlett administered to him and others, while Penguin faces off against the ancient Vandal Savage in a clash of wits and power.

In "Mercy of the Father Finale," Batman confronts the shocking truth behind Asema’s vendetta, forcing him into a morally complex mission: protecting Joe Chill from Asema’s wrath. Meanwhile, Batgirl rallies the Bat-Family to dismantle a corrupt juvenile detention center preying on vulnerable teens.