Batman: The Knight #[nn]

In "The Knight, Part 1," a young Bruce Wayne struggles to belong at Gotham Academy, where a single fight with a bully marks the beginning of a deeper conflict. Years later, as a young man grappling with his past, Bruce seeks help from the enigmatic Dr. Hugo Strange to confront the anger that still shadows him.

In "The Knight, Part 3," Bruce and Lucie find themselves entangled in a deadly game when they cross paths with a serial killer, forcing them to team up with Ducard in a desperate hunt. When Ducard is injured, Bruce must push past his limits and go after the killer alone, testing the edge of his resolve.

In "The Knight, Part 4," young Bruce ventures to a remote mountain peak in North Korea to train under the enigmatic Master Kirigi, a Japanese martial arts master. There, amidst the harsh landscape and rigorous discipline, he forms an unexpected bond with one of his fellow students.

In "The Knight, Part 6," Bruce and Anton journey to Canada to train under the world’s greatest marksman, seeking the precision needed to counter deadly criminal sharpshooters. But as their lessons deepen, trust begins to fracture—leading to a betrayal that shakes their mission to the core.

In "The Knight, Part 7," Bruce Wayne returns to the U.S. to train with the legendary illusionist John Zatara, but when a demonic presence endangers Zatara and those around him, Bruce is forced to confront the reality of magic—and his growing desire to learn from Zatanna herself.

In "The Knight, Part 8," Bruce Wayne turns to Dr. Captio in a desperate bid to master his emotions, hoping to sharpen his mind and will enough to face Anton. As the psychological stakes rise, Bruce confronts the limits of control in a battle that may be as much within as without.

In "The Knight, Part 9," Bruce and Anton follow a dangerous trail that leads them straight to Ra's al Ghul, only to find themselves unexpectedly invited to join his cause. As Ra's presents his vision for saving the world, Bruce can't shake his growing unease about the true cost of such power.

In "The Knight, Finale," Bruce faces Anton in a brutal trial for Ra's Al Ghul's apprenticeship, only to uncover the true nature of the League of Assassins' leader. As the stakes rise, Bruce must confront Ra's himself, standing against a plan that threatens to reshape the world.