Bruce Wayne grows up as the heir to one of Gotham City’s wealthiest families, but the murder of his parents permanently changes the direction of his life. As an adult, Bruce leaves Gotham and spends years trying to understand criminals, fear, and injustice from outside the protected world in which he was raised.
His journey eventually brings him into contact with Henri Ducard and the mysterious League of Shadows. Ducard teaches Bruce combat, discipline, stealth, and the importance of using fear against an opponent.
