Batman and Robin set out to save some commuters who'd been trapped in a subway car during an aftershock. Batman confided in Robin that he hoped he would be the next Batman. Ratcatcher sent his pets after Batman, Robin, and the subway victims. Batman caught him and forced him to lead them to the surface. By force, the Ratcatcher leads them to the top and he is arrested. As fast as possible, he changes to Bruce as he becomes ready to go on a date with Ms. Fairchild.