An arsonist called Firebug has been targeting buildings in Gotham City, and has killed three police officers. James Gordon, Jr. watches his sister Barbara save lives from the burning buildings as Batgirl with interest. Meanwhile, their father, Commissioner Jim Gordon is busy with the Gotham City Police Department's efforts to round up the remaining Joker gangs. He is interrupted by a message from Batman, calling him up onto the roof. There, he can see right away that something is wrong. Batman is looking far more haggard than usual.