Detective Comics #1050

In "The Tower Part 4," Nightwing infiltrates Arkham Tower posing as a custodian, driven by growing unease over Huntress’s undercover mission. Helena, still haunted by the Vile parasite, sees flashes of violence—witnessing Ana Vulsion attack a Party Crashers member—while Dr. Wear scrambles to conceal the crime.

In "House of Gotham Chapter Four," Scarecrow manipulates a group of orphaned children into storming Wayne Manor with deadly intent, forcing Alfred and Robin to defend the estate. As Batman arrives to confront the threat, Scarecrow unleashes his fear toxin on his own student, plunging the battle into chaos.

In "World's Finest," Batman and Robin pursue Poison Ivy to Metropolis, where Superman joins the fight—only for Metallo to strike, injecting Superman with Red Kryptonite and throwing the team into uncharted territory.