Bruce Wayne sends his ward, Tim Drake, to study in Tokyo to spare him from Jason Todd's fate.

The Joker then attacks an investment party, stealing cash and jewels from the audience.

While still recovering from the near-death experience he suffered in the "Death in the Family" story line, he decides to regain his confidence by committing a series of crimes as his old alter-ego, the Red Hood.

To become like his idol, the impostor jumps into the vat of toxic waste, which disfigures the Joker — only for him to die instantly.

The cover page is signed by Craig Rousseau on the pencils and Rob Leigh on Inks.