The Next Batman: Second Son #[nn]

Tim "Jace" Fox returns to Gotham under a new name and a heavier burden, confronting the ghosts of his past and the fractured bond with his brother, Batwing. As tensions rise within the Fox family and old alliances are tested, Jace must navigate secrets, loyalty, and the city's shadows—where even the most trusted faces may hide a hidden agenda.

In "Second Son Part 2," the Fox family grapples with the aftermath of Tamara’s hospitalization from Ratcatcher’s toxins, deepening the rift between Tim "Jace" Fox and his father, Lucius, as tensions rise within the household. While Batwing [Luke Fox] races to track down Ratcatcher for a cure, Jace takes a risky position at FoxTech to access advanced tools, navigating corporate secrets and his own growing suspicions about Arkadine’s involvement.

In "Second Son Part 3," Tim "Jace" Fox grapples with a past decision during a tense courtroom deposition, as his mother Tanya fights to shield him from consequences. Meanwhile, Lucius Fox pushes Luke to confront the rift between them, and Commissioner Renee Montoya calls out Detective Adriana Chubb for letting Detective Whitaker operate beyond the line.

In "Second Son Part 4," Simon Saint pushes Lucius Fox to channel his genius toward protecting Gotham, while Jace Fox races to intercept Arkadine’s courier—only to be ambushed by Eabha O'Roark before Katana steps in. Tanya Fox extends a surprising offer to the Acevedo family, and Jace uncovers a clue that ties Lucius to Batman’s secret, sending shockwaves through the city’s shadowed underbelly.