1 00:00:06,215 --> 00:00:07,341 (THEME MUSIC PLAYING) 2 00:01:24,209 --> 00:01:25,502 An hour I've been waiting. 3 00:01:25,586 --> 00:01:27,706 I don't know what Nico wanted to meet here for anyway. 4 00:01:27,963 --> 00:01:29,047 BATMAN: He didn't, Twitch. 5 00:01:30,966 --> 00:01:31,967 I did. 6 00:01:32,718 --> 00:01:35,596 You! You tricked me. 7 00:01:35,804 --> 00:01:37,222 What do you want? 8 00:01:37,514 --> 00:01:40,934 Information on the Society of Shadows. 9 00:01:41,393 --> 00:01:43,395 Word is they've started operating here. 10 00:01:43,687 --> 00:01:45,606 Tell me all about them. 11 00:01:45,731 --> 00:01:48,025 There ain't that much to tell. 12 00:01:48,150 --> 00:01:51,028 I mean, I only worked for them, okay? Not with them. 13 00:01:51,278 --> 00:01:53,739 It'll have to do. Now talk. 14 00:01:54,197 --> 00:01:55,282 Okay, Okay- 15 00:01:55,365 --> 00:01:58,005 They're supposed to have their claws in every dirty deal in Gotham. 16 00:02:04,082 --> 00:02:07,461 In fact, word on the street is they got something major going down tonight. 17 00:02:07,669 --> 00:02:10,505 Gonna boost some kind of new ultrasound gizmo, or something. 18 00:02:11,340 --> 00:02:14,092 - Who runs the show? - Strange dude. 19 00:02:14,259 --> 00:02:16,637 Strangest thing about these guys, come to think of it. 20 00:02:17,054 --> 00:02:21,099 Goes by the code name "Vertigo." They say he's... (GASPS) 21 00:02:25,062 --> 00:02:26,104 (GRUNTS) 22 00:02:27,648 --> 00:02:28,774 (GASPS) 23 00:02:29,191 --> 00:02:32,527 Please, he made me talk. I didn't wanna. 24 00:02:32,694 --> 00:02:35,739 No one betrays the Society. 25 00:02:36,531 --> 00:02:38,116 (WHIMPERING) 26 00:02:40,285 --> 00:02:45,082 No, no, please. (SCREAMS) I didn't do it! 27 00:02:52,506 --> 00:02:55,217 Such be the fate of all traitors. 28 00:02:55,467 --> 00:02:56,760 (BOTH GROAN) 29 00:02:58,095 --> 00:02:59,471 You'll pay for that. 30 00:03:24,246 --> 00:03:25,455 (GRUNTS) 31 00:03:33,171 --> 00:03:35,465 May the Shadows live forever. 32 00:04:11,334 --> 00:04:13,211 (GUNSHOTS) 33 00:04:20,761 --> 00:04:22,012 (SHELLS CLATTERING) 34 00:04:26,224 --> 00:04:27,225 Batman? 35 00:04:28,226 --> 00:04:29,311 BATMAN: Over here, Jim. 36 00:04:33,356 --> 00:04:36,610 I heard Twitch got away, thanks to a couple of Shadow agents. 37 00:04:36,902 --> 00:04:38,487 BATMAN: And when I tried to nail them, 38 00:04:38,570 --> 00:04:41,031 they used some sort of gas to erase their own minds. 39 00:04:41,448 --> 00:04:44,117 Yeah, that fits with what little we know about them. 40 00:04:45,285 --> 00:04:47,120 But something Twitch said makes me think 41 00:04:47,204 --> 00:04:50,665 they're going after Wayne Tech's new sonic drill tonight 42 00:04:50,749 --> 00:04:51,792 when it comes into Gotham. 43 00:04:52,125 --> 00:04:54,836 Tell Bullock he should add more guards just to be safe. 44 00:04:55,003 --> 00:04:57,088 Is there anything you don't know about? 45 00:04:57,422 --> 00:05:00,050 I only assigned that detail a couple of hours ago. 46 00:05:01,384 --> 00:05:04,513 One of these days, I'm gonna nail his feet to the ground. 47 00:05:23,198 --> 00:05:25,784 You don't want us to touch the drill. Right, Mr. Fox? 48 00:05:26,201 --> 00:05:27,702 Not unless you have to. 49 00:05:27,786 --> 00:05:31,373 And be careful, it's the only working prototype from our lab in Chicago. 50 00:05:31,623 --> 00:05:34,334 And I don't wanna be the guy who has to tell Mr. Wayne it broke 51 00:05:34,417 --> 00:05:36,657 before we got it to headquarters for the final shakedown. 52 00:05:37,128 --> 00:05:39,422 But I thought you said it could be dangerous. 53 00:05:39,548 --> 00:05:42,592 Well, it's intended for use in building excavations, 54 00:05:42,676 --> 00:05:44,845 oil rigs and the like, but... 55 00:05:45,011 --> 00:05:49,516 Relax, kid. That gizmo ain't gonna hurt nobody as long as Harvey Bullock's- 56 00:05:49,641 --> 00:05:51,935 - What the... - (SCREECHING) 57 00:05:55,063 --> 00:05:56,940 (ALL GROANING) 58 00:06:26,094 --> 00:06:29,097 - Who are you? - What do you want? 59 00:06:29,389 --> 00:06:33,476 The first thing I want is for you to stop asking stupid questions. 60 00:06:33,977 --> 00:06:39,190 The second is a powerful weapon, and I think your drill will do nicely. 61 00:06:39,399 --> 00:06:40,734 (GROANING) 62 00:06:50,744 --> 00:06:54,497 And I think you'll do 10 to 20 in Stonegate, minimum. 63 00:06:55,123 --> 00:06:56,666 The Batman. 64 00:06:57,334 --> 00:07:00,170 I suppose this had to happen sooner or later. 65 00:07:02,297 --> 00:07:03,465 (GRUNTS) 66 00:07:10,597 --> 00:07:12,098 (BATMAN GROANING) 67 00:07:14,809 --> 00:07:15,936 (BOTH GRUNTING) 68 00:07:24,819 --> 00:07:25,987 (BOTH GASP) 69 00:07:26,488 --> 00:07:27,739 VERTIGO: You. 70 00:07:28,823 --> 00:07:29,866 (GROANS) 71 00:07:33,703 --> 00:07:35,330 (HELICOPTER HOVERING) 72 00:07:44,839 --> 00:07:47,801 Come. We're due back by the tolling of the hour. 73 00:07:51,304 --> 00:07:52,973 (GROANING) 74 00:08:06,444 --> 00:08:08,196 (ALL GROANING) 75 00:08:14,995 --> 00:08:16,287 ALFRED: But are you certain 76 00:08:16,371 --> 00:08:18,915 the lady in black was working with this Vertigo chap? 77 00:08:19,332 --> 00:08:23,586 Had to be, Alfred. He'd never have been able to escape if she hadn't shown up. 78 00:08:23,795 --> 00:08:26,065 And she was the only one who wasn't affected by his weapon. 79 00:08:26,089 --> 00:08:28,883 - Weapon, sir? - That eyepiece of his. 80 00:08:29,342 --> 00:08:31,720 I think it gives off some kind of radiation. 81 00:08:31,803 --> 00:08:35,140 It must distort visual perception and sense of balance somehow, 82 00:08:35,223 --> 00:08:38,685 creating the illusion that everything around you is topsy-turvy. 83 00:08:39,102 --> 00:08:41,312 - My word. - Not that it matters. 84 00:08:41,521 --> 00:08:44,357 Nothing about that can give me any clues to his whereabouts. 85 00:08:44,566 --> 00:08:48,111 He mentioned returning to his base before the "tolling of the hour," 86 00:08:48,194 --> 00:08:52,032 which suggests a clock tower, or church bell. Then fled west. 87 00:08:52,365 --> 00:08:54,909 Yet there's no such structure that could conceal a hideout, 88 00:08:54,993 --> 00:08:56,870 not within 50 miles to the west. 89 00:08:56,953 --> 00:09:00,165 Might I suggest, Master Bruce, that you take a break? 90 00:09:00,290 --> 00:09:03,752 If you keep pushing yourself like this, you soon won't know 91 00:09:03,835 --> 00:09:06,963 - your right hand from your left. - Alfred, you're brilliant! 92 00:09:07,047 --> 00:09:08,590 Yes, so I've heard. 93 00:09:09,090 --> 00:09:10,675 With my head turned around like that, 94 00:09:10,759 --> 00:09:12,719 I couldn't tell one direction from the other. 95 00:09:12,802 --> 00:09:15,597 They didn't escape to the west, they went east. 96 00:09:21,519 --> 00:09:24,439 There, Alfred. That has to be the place. 97 00:09:57,847 --> 00:09:59,099 (RUSTLING) 98 00:10:06,689 --> 00:10:07,941 (GASPS) 99 00:10:14,614 --> 00:10:16,699 (GROANING) 100 00:10:19,285 --> 00:10:20,578 (GROANS) 101 00:10:28,920 --> 00:10:30,588 (BOTH GRUNTING) 102 00:10:50,400 --> 00:10:52,652 Four against one. Nasty odds. 103 00:11:02,328 --> 00:11:05,582 - I can take care of myself, thank you. - So I see. 104 00:11:06,166 --> 00:11:09,460 - Still, the gesture is appreciated. - Don't mention it. 105 00:11:09,836 --> 00:11:12,672 - Just whose side are you on? - That would be telling. 106 00:11:12,755 --> 00:11:14,382 GUARD: And it would make no difference. 107 00:11:18,178 --> 00:11:21,389 As of now, this battle is ended. 108 00:11:22,807 --> 00:11:24,601 (SCREECHING) 109 00:11:29,856 --> 00:11:31,608 (RUMBLING) 110 00:11:32,066 --> 00:11:33,318 (WOMAN SCREAMING) 111 00:11:46,748 --> 00:11:48,124 (DOOR SHUTS) 112 00:12:05,808 --> 00:12:09,229 - Filthy creature. - I've been called worse. 113 00:12:11,481 --> 00:12:13,983 What happened to... My mask! 114 00:12:14,734 --> 00:12:18,112 - What have you done with it? - Easier to clean your wounds this way. 115 00:12:18,196 --> 00:12:20,823 Then you know. You know that I'm... 116 00:12:21,199 --> 00:12:24,452 Hush. Who knows what other ears may be listening? 117 00:12:27,872 --> 00:12:30,833 Just who are you? What are you doing here? 118 00:12:31,251 --> 00:12:33,253 My name is Talia. 119 00:12:33,336 --> 00:12:36,297 And I, too, have business with the Society of Shadows. 120 00:12:36,506 --> 00:12:39,259 - What kind of business? - Personal business. 121 00:12:39,509 --> 00:12:42,095 Such as I imagine yours must be. 122 00:12:42,637 --> 00:12:45,807 Point taken. It's a simple enough lock. 123 00:12:46,140 --> 00:12:48,393 I can get it open it with... My belt! 124 00:12:48,601 --> 00:12:50,103 How unfortunate. 125 00:12:51,229 --> 00:12:54,899 I appreciate the sympathy, but what we need right now is a lock pick. 126 00:12:54,983 --> 00:12:56,150 I know. 127 00:12:59,821 --> 00:13:01,072 (PIN JINGLING) 128 00:13:03,992 --> 00:13:06,786 We make a good team, don't you think? 129 00:13:11,874 --> 00:13:13,584 Now, come. Quickly. 130 00:13:14,043 --> 00:13:17,880 There's no telling what evil Vertigo may do with your sonic device. 131 00:13:18,506 --> 00:13:21,050 Sounds like you two have a history. 132 00:13:23,386 --> 00:13:25,888 Yes. The man once worked for my father. 133 00:13:26,264 --> 00:13:29,976 Until Father at last came to recognize the blackness in his soul. 134 00:13:33,271 --> 00:13:34,564 (GUARDS GROAN) 135 00:13:35,273 --> 00:13:39,652 When he learned of Vertigo's intentions, my father sent me as his emissary 136 00:13:39,736 --> 00:13:42,572 to keep the device out of Vertigo's hands. 137 00:13:43,114 --> 00:13:45,950 How kind of him. Why should your father even care? 138 00:13:46,284 --> 00:13:49,454 Because he is concerned for all humankind. 139 00:13:52,540 --> 00:13:56,753 - This way. It leads to the lab. - Lab? What lab? 140 00:14:13,394 --> 00:14:15,563 Unlocked. How convenient. 141 00:14:15,646 --> 00:14:18,524 You do, of course, realize that this is a trap. 142 00:14:18,941 --> 00:14:21,819 Naturally, but what other choice do we have? 143 00:14:27,158 --> 00:14:28,368 - (SCREECHING) - (BOTH GASP) 144 00:14:32,747 --> 00:14:34,290 Welcome, friends. 145 00:14:34,874 --> 00:14:39,087 You're quite right, I have been expecting you. 146 00:14:39,253 --> 00:14:41,005 (LAUGHING MAN IACALLY) 147 00:15:09,158 --> 00:15:12,286 Your little dizzifying trick won't stop us, Vertigo. 148 00:15:12,620 --> 00:15:14,288 Maybe, maybe not. 149 00:15:14,497 --> 00:15:17,834 You see, you'll have to get across this room alive. 150 00:15:18,126 --> 00:15:22,255 And that may prove difficult, considering this entire laboratory 151 00:15:22,338 --> 00:15:24,590 has been rigged to destroy you. 152 00:15:24,757 --> 00:15:31,222 Oh. And in case you think that once I go my disorienting effect will go with me, 153 00:15:31,305 --> 00:15:32,890 think again. 154 00:15:33,391 --> 00:15:36,978 I've planted duplicate vertigo devices throughout the room 155 00:15:37,061 --> 00:15:40,314 to maintain the effect once I've departed. 156 00:15:40,731 --> 00:15:44,569 Goodbye and good luck. You'll need it. 157 00:15:48,489 --> 00:15:50,116 (BOTH GROANING) 158 00:15:52,535 --> 00:15:54,954 - You okay? - My contact lenses. 159 00:15:55,204 --> 00:15:58,249 I lost them when we fell. They counter the distortion effect. 160 00:15:58,332 --> 00:16:00,251 Without them, I'm as helpless as you. 161 00:16:00,543 --> 00:16:02,670 I don't do "helpless." 162 00:16:05,506 --> 00:16:08,509 Come on, take my hand. I can get us through this. 163 00:16:08,634 --> 00:16:12,263 - How? - I trusted you, now it's your turn. 164 00:16:29,989 --> 00:16:31,324 (TALIA GASPS) 165 00:16:31,407 --> 00:16:32,617 BATMAN: Jump! 166 00:16:37,205 --> 00:16:39,248 How did you know? 167 00:16:45,004 --> 00:16:46,339 BATMAN: Down! 168 00:16:51,385 --> 00:16:53,054 Stop! 169 00:17:06,776 --> 00:17:08,236 Clear. 170 00:17:09,612 --> 00:17:11,405 How did you do that? 171 00:17:12,156 --> 00:17:14,742 Simple. I just kept my eyes closed. 172 00:17:15,826 --> 00:17:16,994 You what? 173 00:17:17,495 --> 00:17:19,705 The only way to neutralize the vertigo effect 174 00:17:19,789 --> 00:17:22,542 was to rely on my other senses to see us through. 175 00:17:22,917 --> 00:17:26,546 All right, I am impressed. Now where to? 176 00:17:30,132 --> 00:17:32,260 (HELICOPTER HOVERING) 177 00:17:38,349 --> 00:17:39,517 Up. 178 00:18:10,256 --> 00:18:13,134 - BATMAN: Going somewhere, Vertigo? - No. 179 00:18:13,384 --> 00:18:16,304 - It's impossible! - BATMAN: Nothing is impossible. 180 00:18:19,223 --> 00:18:21,601 Then I will finish you both myself. 181 00:18:22,226 --> 00:18:23,853 (SCREECHING) 182 00:18:35,156 --> 00:18:36,824 - (RUMBLING) - (BATMAN GROANS) 183 00:18:47,585 --> 00:18:49,545 I can't take much more of this. 184 00:18:49,920 --> 00:18:52,048 Only one thing to do. 185 00:18:53,341 --> 00:18:54,383 No! 186 00:19:01,098 --> 00:19:02,266 (BELL RINGS) 187 00:19:02,767 --> 00:19:05,102 (SCREAMS) 188 00:19:31,295 --> 00:19:32,838 (SCREAMING) 189 00:19:48,938 --> 00:19:50,418 BATMAN: Without Vertigo to lead them, 190 00:19:50,481 --> 00:19:51,941 his agents have all fled? 191 00:19:52,274 --> 00:19:56,195 Yes. The Society of Shadows is no longer what it was. 192 00:20:01,659 --> 00:20:05,454 Well, I've gotta get this back to Gotham City. 193 00:20:07,373 --> 00:20:10,459 Wait. I can't let you leave like this, 194 00:20:10,918 --> 00:20:12,461 not with the drill. 195 00:20:15,548 --> 00:20:17,967 I thought I finally knew which side you were on. 196 00:20:18,509 --> 00:20:20,052 I should have known better, 197 00:20:20,136 --> 00:20:23,055 considering that you knew where everything was in the monastery. 198 00:20:23,139 --> 00:20:24,515 How could you have, 199 00:20:25,057 --> 00:20:26,642 unless you were one of them? 200 00:20:31,564 --> 00:20:34,942 I am truly sorry, Batman. It could have been... 201 00:20:35,568 --> 00:20:36,736 Sweet. 202 00:20:42,992 --> 00:20:45,161 This is not over. 203 00:20:49,457 --> 00:20:51,876 Vertigo has been dealt with, Father. 204 00:20:52,626 --> 00:20:54,795 MAN: Small wonder you seem so pleased. 205 00:20:55,588 --> 00:20:58,299 - Then your mission? - A complete success. 206 00:20:58,924 --> 00:21:01,093 I secured this just as you asked. 207 00:21:01,177 --> 00:21:03,429 Then choose a target and test it, daughter. 208 00:21:03,679 --> 00:21:07,099 We must be certain it has survived its ordeal intact. 209 00:21:19,528 --> 00:21:20,613 (EXCLAIMS) 210 00:21:20,738 --> 00:21:21,739 (ELECTRICITY BUZZING) 211 00:21:22,072 --> 00:21:23,240 (GROANS) 212 00:21:25,993 --> 00:21:28,871 The Batman, he sabotaged it somehow! 213 00:21:29,455 --> 00:21:31,040 So, even in defeat, 214 00:21:31,123 --> 00:21:35,544 the detective manages to achieve some small measure of victory. 215 00:21:38,130 --> 00:21:42,885 As you said, Detective, this is not over. 216 00:21:47,431 --> 00:21:49,016 (THEME MUSIC PLAYING) 217 00:22:13,624 --> 00:22:14,625 English - SDH