After witnessing the death of his parents' at the hands of a mugger, Bruce Wayne swears to rid Gotham City of crime. Under the tutelage of Ra's al Ghul and the League of Shadows, Bruce becomes adept in the art of combat returning to Gotham to keep a tight lid on crime. Despite his success, a despicable young criminal bursts on the scene plunging the city into chaos. As Batman, Bruce must tread a fine line between becoming a hero and a vigilante to restore order.