*Spin-Off of 'Batman: The Dark Detective'. When a family of obese crime-lords, led by Tobias Whale, begin to grow their territory of power throughout Gotham, Bludhaven and Star City, Batman brings together a group of heroes called the Outsiders to fight the family. Black-Lightning, Katana, Bronze Tiger, Green Arrow, and Black Canary make up the team. The travel to Star City where they encounter the head of security for the Whale family; Deathstroke. They fight Deathstroke, but even as a team barely make it out of the fight alive. They go to confront Tobias, but once they arrive, they find the penthouse home of the Whale’s empty. They learn the family has moved locations to a temporary home in Opal City, but Batman receives a phone call from Alfred saying there is an emergency at home, and that he needs to return home immedietly. Black-Lightning takes over leadership of the team, and Batman returns home.
