Detective Comics #946 is an issue of the series Detective Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of February, 2017. It was published on December 14, 2016.
Synopsis for "The Victim Syndicate Part Four: Death Wish"
Batman recalls a past conversation with Red Robin in the Old Wayne Tower before it has been transformed into the Belfry. They discuss plans to convert the tower into a new base of operations, with Batman expressing his desire to assemble a team. He thanks Tim for always helping him see the bigger picture and for reminding him to trust the good people around him.
Batman and the team storm the Thompkins Free Clinic, where Azrael has been holding off the Victim Syndicate. The Syndicate retreats, but not before Batman confronts the First Victim, who ominously warns that their conflict will only end in bloodshed.
Back at the Belfry, in the Mud Room, Stephanie talks to the Red Robin simulation, admitting her growing uncertainty about why she fights. She reflects on how Batman once inspired her to strive for more, but now she feels that their efforts only perpetuate the cycle of violence.
At the clinic, Clayface encounters Mudface and offers her a heartfelt apology for the harm he caused her. Meanwhile, Batwoman battles Madame Crow but is ambushed by Mister Noxious. Batwing intervenes, using a swarm of nanobots to neutralize Mister Noxious. Elsewhere, Orphan stops The Mute by playing the last voicemail from his late wife, who was killed by the Joker, forcing him to confront his pain.
As Batman prepares to apprehend the First Victim and turn her over to the police, Spoiler bursts into the room, stopping both Batman and the team in their tracks.
Appearing in "The Victim Syndicate Part Four: Death Wish"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Harper Row
- Red Robin (Flashback only)
Antagonists:
Other Characters:
- Azrael
- Cluemaster (Mentioned only)
- Court of Owls (Mentioned only)
- Joker (Mentioned only)
- Scarecrow (Mentioned only)
Locations:
- Gotham City (Flashback and main story)
- Belfry (Flashback and main story)
- Park Row
- Arkham Asylum (Mentioned only)
Items:
- Scarecrow's Fear Toxin (Mentioned only)
Vehicles:
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