Wayne returns to Gotham to reclaim the mantle of Batman from an out-of-control Azrael. To combat Azrael, Bruce makes a dangerous alliance with Lady Shiva to train him to fight the assassin. Note: Set in the then-present day continuity and a part of the "KnightsEnd" crossover. Terminus (#64) By Jamie Delano, Chris Bachalo, and Mark Pennington Batman tracks a drug addict to a hotel filled with lost souls. Going Sane (#65–68) By J. M. DeMatteis, Joe Staton, and Steve Mitchell When the Joker traps Batman in an explosion, he believes that he is finally rid of his arch-foe. As a result, his insane mind returns to sanity and the Ace of Knaves forgets his bloodstained past, starting a new life as the average citizen "Joseph Kerr". Batman, however, is still alive, and his return to Gotham means the end to the Joker's newfound happiness. Note: The plot for this story had originally been submitted to DC by J. M. DeMatteis in the mid-1980s, but was rejected because it was too similar to another Batman story in production at that time, Batman: The Killing Joke. Criminals (#69–70) By Steven Grant and Mike Zeck Batman goes undercover as a prison inmate. Werewolf (#71–73) By James Robinson and John Watkiss A series of murders connected to Wayne Enterprises leads Batman to London. While there, he discovers a supernatural mystery. Engines (#74–75) By Ted McKeever A story told from the perspective of Gotham's newest serial killer, a slaughterhouse employee who covets the aging and decaying process. Sleeping (#76–78) By Scott Hampton When a car accident leaves Bruce Wayne comatose, Batman must travel through the Underworld back to the land of the living. On the way, Batman meets another coma victim in need of assistance. Before returning to the real world, he must unravel the connection between himself and his evil "soul twin", all while being pursued by an Underworld demon. Favorite Things (#79) By Mark Millar, Steve Yeowell, and Dick Giordano On Christmas Eve, Batman combs the city for a gang known as "the Chessmen", who have been stealing presents from a multitude of wealthy households, including Wayne Manor. Idols (#80–82) By James Vance, Dougie Braithwaite, and Sean Hardy A new boutique is cashing in on the Bat-craze sweeping Gotham. Captain Gordon must cooperate with the FBI when a serial killer strikes in Gotham. Meanwhile, Batman is on the trail of a copycat vigilante