1 00:01:21,588 --> 00:01:23,920 An hour I've been waiting. I don't know why... 2 00:01:24,192 --> 00:01:27,353 Nico wanted to meet here, anyway. - He didn't, Twitch. 3 00:01:28,397 --> 00:01:29,672 I did. 4 00:01:30,232 --> 00:01:33,098 You! You tricked me. 5 00:01:33,402 --> 00:01:34,775 What do you want? 6 00:01:35,003 --> 00:01:38,447 Information on the Society of Shadows. 7 00:01:38,774 --> 00:01:40,910 Word is they've started operating here. 8 00:01:41,177 --> 00:01:43,084 Tell me all about them. 9 00:01:44,181 --> 00:01:45,706 There ain't that much to tell. 10 00:01:45,950 --> 00:01:48,729 I mean, I only worked for them, okay? Not with them. 11 00:01:49,019 --> 00:01:51,472 It'll have to do. Now talk. 12 00:01:51,755 --> 00:01:55,745 Okay, okay. They're supposed to have their claws in every dirty deal in Gotham. 13 00:02:01,501 --> 00:02:04,913 Word on the street is they got something major going down tonight. 14 00:02:05,238 --> 00:02:08,584 Gonna boost some kind of new ultrasound gizmo, or something. 15 00:02:08,909 --> 00:02:11,689 - Who runs the show? - Strange dude. 16 00:02:11,980 --> 00:02:14,660 Strangest thing about these guys, come to think of it. 17 00:02:14,949 --> 00:02:16,802 Goes by the code name "Vertigo." 18 00:02:17,052 --> 00:02:18,676 They say he's... 19 00:02:26,696 --> 00:02:29,988 Please, he made me talk. I didn't wanna. 20 00:02:30,301 --> 00:02:33,297 No one betrays the Society. 21 00:02:38,076 --> 00:02:42,860 No, no, please. I didn't do it! 22 00:02:50,256 --> 00:02:53,253 Such be the fate of all traitors. 23 00:02:55,529 --> 00:02:57,022 You'll pay for that. 24 00:03:30,636 --> 00:03:33,056 May the Shadows live forever. 25 00:04:23,864 --> 00:04:25,357 Batman? 26 00:04:25,600 --> 00:04:27,421 Over here, Jim. 27 00:04:30,971 --> 00:04:34,067 I heard Twitch got away, thanks to a couple of Shadow agents. 28 00:04:34,375 --> 00:04:38,528 When I tried to nail them, they used some sort of gas to erase their own minds. 29 00:04:38,882 --> 00:04:41,945 Yeah, that fits with what little we know about them. 30 00:04:42,952 --> 00:04:45,088 Something Twitch said makes me think... 31 00:04:45,355 --> 00:04:49,279 they're going after Wayne Tech's new sonic drill. Tonight. 32 00:04:49,627 --> 00:04:52,341 Tell Bullock he should add more guards to be safe. 33 00:04:52,630 --> 00:04:54,603 Is there anything you don't know about? 34 00:04:54,866 --> 00:04:57,961 I only assigned that detail a couple of hours ago. 35 00:04:58,969 --> 00:05:02,381 One of these days, I'm gonna nail his feet to the ground. 36 00:05:20,596 --> 00:05:23,310 You don't want us to touch the drill, right, Mr. Fox? 37 00:05:23,599 --> 00:05:25,092 Not unless you have to. 38 00:05:25,334 --> 00:05:28,942 And be careful, it's the only working prototype from our lab in Chicago. 39 00:05:29,271 --> 00:05:33,969 I don't wanna tell Mr. Wayne it broke before we got it to headquarters. 40 00:05:34,545 --> 00:05:36,779 But I thought you said it could be dangerous. 41 00:05:37,048 --> 00:05:42,313 Well, it's intended for use in building excavations, oil rigs and the like, but... 42 00:05:42,720 --> 00:05:47,189 Relax, kid. That gizmo ain't gonna hurt nobody as long as Harvey Bullock's... 43 00:05:47,560 --> 00:05:49,184 What the...? 44 00:06:23,501 --> 00:06:26,629 - Who are you? - What do you want? 45 00:06:26,938 --> 00:06:30,992 The first thing I want is for you to stop asking stupid questions. 46 00:06:31,577 --> 00:06:36,624 The second is a powerful weapon, and I think your drill will do nicely. 47 00:06:48,262 --> 00:06:51,968 And I think you'll do 10 to 20 in Stonegate, minimum. 48 00:06:52,635 --> 00:06:54,520 The Batman. 49 00:06:54,771 --> 00:06:57,670 I suppose this had to happen sooner or later. 50 00:07:24,272 --> 00:07:25,448 You. 51 00:07:42,358 --> 00:07:45,671 Come. We're due back by the tolling of the hour. 52 00:08:11,092 --> 00:08:15,049 But are you certain the lady in black was working with this Vertigo chap? 53 00:08:15,396 --> 00:08:19,615 Had to be, Alfred. He'd never have been able to escape if she hadn't shown up. 54 00:08:19,969 --> 00:08:22,203 And she wasn't affected by his weapon. 55 00:08:22,470 --> 00:08:25,217 - Weapon, sir? - That eyepiece of his. 56 00:08:25,508 --> 00:08:27,873 I think it gives off some kind of radiation. 57 00:08:28,144 --> 00:08:31,240 It distorts visual perception and sense of balance somehow... 58 00:08:31,548 --> 00:08:34,927 creating the illusion that everything around you is topsy-turvy. 59 00:08:35,253 --> 00:08:37,422 - My word. - Not that it matters. 60 00:08:37,689 --> 00:08:40,533 Nothing about that can give me clues to his whereabouts. 61 00:08:40,824 --> 00:08:44,366 He mentioned returning to his base before the "tolling of the hour"... 62 00:08:44,697 --> 00:08:48,555 which suggests a clock tower, or church bell. Then fled west. 63 00:08:48,902 --> 00:08:53,120 Yet there's no such structure that could conceal a hideout within 50 miles west. 64 00:08:53,473 --> 00:08:56,699 Might I suggest, Master Bruce, that you take a break? 65 00:08:57,011 --> 00:09:00,106 If you keep pushing yourself like this, you soon won't know... 66 00:09:00,414 --> 00:09:03,313 your right hand from your left. - You're brilliant! 67 00:09:03,618 --> 00:09:05,209 Yes, so I've heard. 68 00:09:05,454 --> 00:09:09,127 With my head turned around, I couldn't tell one direction from the other. 69 00:09:09,458 --> 00:09:11,845 They didn't escape to the west, they went east. 70 00:09:17,702 --> 00:09:20,601 There, Alfred. That has to be the place. 71 00:10:46,570 --> 00:10:49,055 Four against one. Nasty odds. 72 00:10:58,717 --> 00:11:01,910 - I can take care of myself, thank you. - So I see. 73 00:11:02,221 --> 00:11:05,480 - Still, the gesture is appreciated. - Don't mention it. 74 00:11:05,791 --> 00:11:08,636 - Just whose side are you on? - That would be telling. 75 00:11:08,928 --> 00:11:10,617 And it would make no difference. 76 00:11:14,368 --> 00:11:18,259 As of now, this battle is ended. 77 00:12:01,989 --> 00:12:06,076 - Filthy creature. - I've been called worse. 78 00:12:07,596 --> 00:12:10,626 What happened to...? My mask! 79 00:12:10,934 --> 00:12:14,279 - What have you done with it? - Easier to clean your wounds this way. 80 00:12:14,604 --> 00:12:17,219 Then you know. You know that I'm... 81 00:12:17,507 --> 00:12:21,213 Hush. Who knows what other ears may be listening? 82 00:12:24,014 --> 00:12:26,946 Just who are you? What are you doing here? 83 00:12:27,252 --> 00:12:29,257 My name is Talia. 84 00:12:29,522 --> 00:12:32,453 And I too have business with the Society of Shadows. 85 00:12:32,758 --> 00:12:35,472 - What kind of business? - Personal business. 86 00:12:35,761 --> 00:12:38,311 Such as I imagine yours must be. 87 00:12:38,898 --> 00:12:42,059 Point taken. It's a simple enough lock. 88 00:12:42,369 --> 00:12:44,603 I can get it open it with... My belt! 89 00:12:44,872 --> 00:12:46,365 How unfortunate. 90 00:12:47,442 --> 00:12:51,148 I appreciate the sympathy, but what we need right now is a lock pick. 91 00:12:51,479 --> 00:12:53,038 I know. 92 00:13:00,223 --> 00:13:03,318 We make a good team, don't you think? 93 00:13:08,232 --> 00:13:09,888 Now, come. Quickly. 94 00:13:10,134 --> 00:13:13,927 There's no telling what evil Vertigo may do with your sonic device. 95 00:13:14,672 --> 00:13:17,604 Sounds like you two have a history. 96 00:13:19,879 --> 00:13:22,331 Yes. The man once worked for my father. 97 00:13:22,616 --> 00:13:26,540 Until Father at last came to recognize the blackness in his soul. 98 00:13:31,525 --> 00:13:35,896 When he learned of Vertigo's intentions, my father sent me as his emissary... 99 00:13:36,264 --> 00:13:39,043 to keep the device out of Vertigo's hands. 100 00:13:39,335 --> 00:13:42,147 How kind of him. Why should your father even care? 101 00:13:42,638 --> 00:13:45,634 Because he is concerned for all humankind. 102 00:13:48,979 --> 00:13:52,936 - This way. It leads to the lab. - Lab? What lab? 103 00:14:09,536 --> 00:14:11,705 Unlocked. How convenient. 104 00:14:11,971 --> 00:14:14,837 You do, of course, realize that this is a trap. 105 00:14:15,142 --> 00:14:18,400 Naturally, but what other choice do we have? 106 00:14:28,990 --> 00:14:30,843 Welcome, friends. 107 00:14:31,093 --> 00:14:35,529 You're quite right, I have been expecting you. 108 00:15:04,899 --> 00:15:07,995 Your little dizzifying trick won't stop us, Vertigo. 109 00:15:08,303 --> 00:15:09,992 Maybe, maybe not. 110 00:15:10,239 --> 00:15:13,552 You see, you'll have to get across this room alive. 111 00:15:13,877 --> 00:15:17,834 And that may prove difficult, considering this entire laboratory... 112 00:15:18,181 --> 00:15:20,383 has been rigged to destroy you. 113 00:15:21,419 --> 00:15:26,945 And in case you think that once I go, my disorienting effect will go with me... 114 00:15:27,359 --> 00:15:28,732 think again. 115 00:15:28,960 --> 00:15:32,568 I've planted duplicate vertigo devices throughout the room... 116 00:15:32,898 --> 00:15:36,026 to maintain the effect once I've departed. 117 00:15:36,335 --> 00:15:40,423 Goodbye and good luck. You'll need it. 118 00:15:48,416 --> 00:15:50,585 - You okay? - My contact lenses. 119 00:15:50,852 --> 00:15:53,915 I lost them when we fell. They counter the distortion effect. 120 00:15:54,224 --> 00:15:56,109 Without them, I'm as helpless as you. 121 00:15:56,358 --> 00:15:58,495 I don't do "helpless." 122 00:16:01,096 --> 00:16:04,093 Come on, take my hand. I can get us through this. 123 00:16:04,401 --> 00:16:07,943 - How? - I trusted you, now it's your turn. 124 00:16:26,993 --> 00:16:28,202 Jump! 125 00:16:33,034 --> 00:16:35,072 How did you know? 126 00:16:40,977 --> 00:16:42,350 Down! 127 00:16:47,184 --> 00:16:48,873 Stop! 128 00:17:02,234 --> 00:17:03,726 Clear. 129 00:17:05,371 --> 00:17:07,191 How did you do that? 130 00:17:07,808 --> 00:17:10,871 Simple. I just kept my eyes closed. 131 00:17:11,779 --> 00:17:12,955 You what? 132 00:17:13,179 --> 00:17:15,511 The only way to neutralize the vertigo... 133 00:17:15,783 --> 00:17:18,398 was to rely on my other senses to see us through. 134 00:17:18,686 --> 00:17:22,327 All right, I am impressed. Now where to? 135 00:17:34,304 --> 00:17:35,350 Up. 136 00:18:06,040 --> 00:18:09,070 - Going somewhere, Vertigo? - No. 137 00:18:09,377 --> 00:18:12,276 - It's impossible! - Nothing is impossible. 138 00:18:15,151 --> 00:18:17,963 Then I will finish you both myself. 139 00:18:43,383 --> 00:18:45,324 I can't take much more of this. 140 00:18:45,752 --> 00:18:48,335 Only one thing to do. 141 00:18:49,423 --> 00:18:50,666 No! 142 00:19:44,653 --> 00:19:47,716 Without Vertigo to lead them, his agents have all fled? 143 00:19:48,025 --> 00:19:52,243 Yes. The Society of Shadows is no longer what it was. 144 00:19:57,602 --> 00:20:01,373 Well, I've gotta get this back to Gotham City. 145 00:20:02,974 --> 00:20:06,647 Wait. I can't let you leave like this... 146 00:20:06,978 --> 00:20:08,570 not with the drill. 147 00:20:11,484 --> 00:20:13,871 I thought I finally knew which side you were on. 148 00:20:14,153 --> 00:20:18,012 I should have known better, considering that you knew where everything was... 149 00:20:18,359 --> 00:20:20,462 in the monastery. How could you have... 150 00:20:20,729 --> 00:20:23,028 unless you were one of them? 151 00:20:27,569 --> 00:20:30,948 I am truly sorry, Batman. It could have been... 152 00:20:31,274 --> 00:20:32,450 sweet. 153 00:20:38,949 --> 00:20:41,086 This is not over. 154 00:20:45,257 --> 00:20:47,676 Vertigo has been dealt with, Father. 155 00:20:48,293 --> 00:20:50,779 Small wonder you seem so pleased. 156 00:20:51,296 --> 00:20:54,293 - Then your mission? - A complete success. 157 00:20:54,600 --> 00:20:59,167 - I secured this just as you asked. - Then choose a target and test it, daughter. 158 00:20:59,540 --> 00:21:02,952 We must be certain it has survived its ordeal intact. 159 00:21:21,765 --> 00:21:24,664 The Batman, he sabotaged it somehow! 160 00:21:25,203 --> 00:21:31,274 So even in defeat, the detective manages to achieve some small measure of victory. 161 00:21:33,912 --> 00:21:38,958 As you said, detective, this is not over.