Down in the wastelands of Gotham City, Black Mask assembled his group of followers for a meeting. "It's time we test this Vertigo drug," he announced coldly.

The followers all cheered in anticipation, but didn't exactly know what he meant. "You there," Black Mask pointed to a random follower and brought him up the center stage.

Black Mask then whacked the man in the face with the butt of a pistol. "Hold him down...please," he said to some followers. They held the frightened man hostage, as he struggled to get away.

Black Mask approached him with a dose of the Vertigo drug. He then poked the needle into the man's arm, and pulled it out. The man felt sick to his stomach.

The followers started to lose control of the unstable man, as his face started to morph and tighten up. His body became swollen, even every little toe and finger increasing in size.

His spine cracked and ripped out of his skin. The teeth became fangs, and the hair shortened away. His eyes turned devilish red, and his shirt ripped away. He was a growing, mutated monster!!

The monster roared, scaring the followers. Black Mask admired the creation the Vertigo drug made. "It is beautiful! Holy shit," he said to himself.

Black Mask then left the room for the monster to ravage around. He sat on a chair and a desk. He had his own underground office. A photo showcased him and his wife.

"I will bring you back with the love drug," he said to the photo. His motivation was to cure his dying wife, who is held inside a closet, with half the dose of the Vertigo drug. Black Mask had remembered a medical expert explaining half of the Vertigo drug not only mutates you as a new human being, but cures your diseases and sickness at the same time. "I'll take that chance," he concluded to the photo.

Meanwhile in the heart of Gotham City, Bruce had Lucius visit the Batcave. Alfred greeted Lucius as well, old pals from the past. "Hey you look great," said Lucius to Alfred.

"I'll be tending to the dinner," said Alfred to Bruce. Bruce introduced a stunned Lucius to the controls of the Batcave.

"Everything is still in ongoing construction down here. Get yourself a chair and sit," said Bruce. Lucius sat in a swiveling chair and listened.

"I need some upgrades. I can't just walk around in a tight Batsuit with no bulletproof vest. What if I get killed?" asked Bruce.

"First things first, you need transportation. Luckily my department can help purchase you one later in the future," replied Lucius. Bruce and Lucius talked more about Black Mask soon after.

"I hope you know what you're doing with Black Mask," said Lucius. "I know," replied Bruce. Suddenly, Alfred rushed downstairs. "A surprise visitor is here," he said.