On a stage, The Leviathan is giving a speech to its organization. Its campaign against Batman Incorporated is reaching a crucial stage. Soon it will have revenge for the loss of its son. Coincident with this, in a locked room in Gotham, Leviathan agents observe the final moments of Matches Malone! On the ground, Hood and Gaucho argue wih one another as they draw fire. It looks as though they will be killed by the League of Assassins, but they are rescued by Redbird and Wingman. Redbird realises he knows Wingman from somewhere.