Batman: Children of the Night (Season 1)

Episode 1 ~ “Welcome Back”

Bruce Wayne spends the fifth anniversary of his return to Gotham attending public events across Gotham. He hates every second of the attention, but keeps his public smile intact. His oldest friend, Harvey Dent, convinces him to attend a welcome party that night. Vesper Fairchild asks Bruce to appear on her show, and he agrees. Across Gotham, random fires suddenly erupt, overwhelming the GCPD. Alfred contacts Bruce and tells him Gotham needs Batman. Kyle watches the chaos while speaking with Harvey.Batman glides across a burning Gotham, as buildings, streets, and cars burn. He joins Jim Gordon and Blair Wong, who explain that the fires are coordinated. A figure in a mechanical suit flies through the flames, calling Batman out. Firefly studies Batman, testing his strength and reactions. Batman finally gets his hands on him, but Firefly cryptically calls him “Mr. Doc” before another explosion erupts. Batman realizes the building that exploded was Harvey’s party venue. Batman orders Alfred to contact emergency crews, then turns Firefly over to the GCPD. Harvey and the guests survive, but Kyle has vanished after stealing something valuable.The next day, GCPD forensic investigator Barbara Gordon examines evidence from the fires and discovers something unusual. She brings the evidence to Jim, showing their close relationship, though Jim remains protective. Barbara wants to question Firefly, but Jim refuses to let her go alone, bringing rookie Calvin Brooks with them. Lynns appears unstable and refuses to talk, stating that he will only speak to Batman. Meanwhile, Bruce begins his interview with Vesper about his life and future, but abruptly leaves when the Bat-Signal appears. Batman enters the interrogation room, where Firefly looks directly at him and delivers a chilling warning: someone has been watching Batman’s every move. A match ignites, triggering an explosion that destroys the room and throws the GCPD into mayhem. Batman realizes Firefly was only the beginning.

Story added by thatboyquezo on August 23, 2026