After the Wayne Couple died, Bruce Wayne fell into fear.
To overcome fear, and even control it, the young Bruce Wayne made many attempts.
For example, he would place his palm over a lit candle, feeling the pain while overcoming his fear.
Even though he feared burning his palm, he never backed down.
For example, he would stand at the edge of a rooftop, letting the wind and rain batter him as though he might take a Leap of Faith at any moment, in order to overcome his fear.
Even though he was afraid deep down, he never took half a step back.
He tried many things, until he found the Batcave.
From that moment on, Bruce Wayne decided that he would no longer fear. Instead, he would become a bat and bring fear to others.
Batman did not mean a vigilante.
He meant fear!
Once he realized this was Scarecrow's Fear Toxin, the game was already over.
Using his "map understanding" of Wayne Manor, Batman easily defeated the enormous Fear Monster.
When he smashed the boulder onto the Fear Monster, his eyes suddenly flew open.
He found himself still standing where he had been, but a pile of criminals had collapsed nearby, all of them knocked unconscious.
Only Scarecrow was still there.
"How is that possible?"
Scarecrow was completely dumbfounded.
Was Batman a man or a ghost?
His improved Fear Toxin had actually been deciphered so quickly?
The blow to him was immeasurable.
So he let Batman capture him and then beat him soundly.
"Tell me, what is Joker up to?"
Overwhelmed by his defeat, Scarecrow confessed everything.
"He's researching a drug that can make everyone stronger. When the time comes, Gotham won't belong to you anymore."
Hearing this, Batman argued, "Gotham never belonged to me in the first