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Following Clark Kent's downfall, Bruce Wayne, also known as Batman, continues his role as Gotham's vigilante. With reports of fear-inducing alien beings invading the city, Bruce devises a plan to instill dread among the criminals in order to attract these sinister entities. The strategy works when one of the creatures appears, leading to an intense confrontation between Batman and the alien. The battle crescendos with the creature exploding, leaving behind cryptic symbols that pique Bruce's interest, drawing connections to Lex Luthor's notes.