After the assault on Gotham from Bane and Talia, there were people pushing for order in Gotham, demanding a new mayor that could get Gotham back on its feet. The answer was someone from the Mafia named Oswald Cobblepot. Oswald descended from the escalator of the Iceberg Lounge, a hotel with the interior spruced with silver, onyx, and marble, wearing a black suit, purple hat, and purple pants. His purple hat and pants were his grandfather's, and were handed down to his father, and handed down to him. Cobblepot waved to the crowd, announcing he would run for mayor of Gotham. He was challenged by Bruce Wayne, who was no longer Batman, but head of the Wayne Foundation, which would help the victims of crime get financial support, and access to affordable healthcare. Oswald and Bruce would have their first debate in October, meaning that either one of them would become the next mayor of Gotham.
Meanwhile John Blake had found the Batcave, with his torch in hand, watching the bats fly in the cave. John thought the cave was creepy, but for him, there was no turning back. He was destined to be Batman. Blake descended to the old Batcave to take Bruce's place as the Dark Knight.
