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 fateful choice to save a man who had assaulted his girlfriend—leading to consequences that echo through time.

In "Mercy of the Father Part Two," Batman digs into a string of murders targeting young offenders with criminal records, confronting the shadows of Gotham’s justice system. As he grapples with the moral weight of his mission, an unexpected offer from Scarlett tempts him with a chance to reclaim his lost youth—forcing him to question how far he’s willing to go in the name of justice.

In "Mercy of the Father Part Three," Batman, still reeling from the aftermath of a recent loss, finds himself navigating the fragile edge of recovery—thanks to Scarlett's unorthodox treatments. As he digs deeper into the mysterious origins of her methods, he discovers that the answers he seeks come with a price, and Scarlett isn't as willing to share as he'd hoped.

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, high-stakes 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 tense confrontation between the Dark Knight and the man who changed his life. As Bruce uncovers the truth behind Scarlett’s mysterious treatments, the shadows of the past deepen—while Penguin faces off against the ancient Vandal Savage in a clash of cunning and power.

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