But the capes aren't the only ones aware of Batman's disappearance. Batgirl corners Penguin for info leading to Batman's whereabouts but the former crime boss washes his hands of the situation - his hatred for the Dark Knight rekindled now that his absence allows Intergang to run unchecked and defile his beloved Iceberg Lounge. Newly anointed kingpin Johnny Stitches offers to lend a patchwork hand but Cassandra wisely refuses.

Elsewhere, Metapmorpho and Grace pay a visit to Arkham where the inmates are overjoyed with the news passed onto them by the re-incarcerated Joker. Conversely, an exhausted Jim Gordon can only stand by vigilantly waiting for the Bat-Symbol to finally be answered by his old friend. He along with Katana and Geo-Force watch from above as a rabid Nightwing works out his aggression on the thugs below them.

The team reconvenes at the penthouse and begin to contemplate the possibly disbandment of the Outsiders. The discussion is temporarily put on hold however when Thunder races into the room to play a video she had just received. It's Batman - and he needs the Outsiders' help!