***Make sure to read Chapter 1 of Diary of a Doctor: Rise and Fall of Phillip Cobbs. And be sure to watch for the conclusion of the story in Chapter 3 "The Fall"***
The Cave is cold and Terry continues to sips his drink while his mind goes over the memories of his mentor Bruce Wayne. Terry continues to search through the Journal of Brad Thorne for more stories about a criminal named Phillip Cobbs aka Signalman. The book is thick and full of different dates and Bruce had collected more than one of these journals to add to his collection of villains. Terry finally comes across the next entry of Phillip Cobbs.
Date: August 11, 1992
Entry 3:45 am
What an interesting night I just had. Dr. Jervis Tetch and his gang made a little visit to my clinic. What made it interesting is that Mr. Cobbs was with him. I haven't seen him in a couple of years and I'm glad he is still alive. Dr. Tetch's men only needed minor patch work nothing to major: set a couple of bones stitch up a couple of wounds, etc. Once I was done I came across Dr. Tetch and Mr. Cobbs working out their next move. Mr. Cobb and I shook hands and greeted each other. Mr. Cobb explained he is the right hand man to Dr. Tetch and works with him to upgrade his technology. Dr. Tetch steps in and requests a place to lay low for a little while. I lead to one of my safe houses and head back to catch some sleep.
Entry 8:15 pm
The night is still in its infant stages and Mr. Cobb s and I just finished catching up at dinner. Mr. Cobbs explained to me that he never got over being exposed to Joker Venom and the effects still haunt him today. There are moments in which he sees things in a different way as if the world is controlled by signs. He tries to control himself and see doctors and that is what leads him to Dr. Tetch. Mr. Cobbs was recruited by Dr. Tetch to come aboard to help develop a new way to control ones thoughts. Dr. Tetch and Mr. Cobbs begin to design the technology to control people's mind. He had earned the respect of Dr. Tetch and now is second in charge. I responded asking about the sign I was looking for in which he mention the last time I saw him. Mr. Cobbs responded that his plan is in motion and is awaiting the right moment to unveil it.
Entry 11:25pm
It was a slow night so far I have been catching up with Mr. Cobbs but that changed when Dr. Tetch shows up calling on Mr. Cobbs. Dr. Tetch has is ready to proceed with his plan. He wants to control Gotham. I have heard this song and dance on more than one occasion I a already know the outcome. Here is the spoiler and news headline tomorrow: Batman defeats another villain. Dr. Tetch has a plan in which he wants to control the governor and his cabinet and control the city through them. Sure why not…
Date: August 18, 1992
Entry 3:45 am
The clinic was busy tonight with thugs from all over the city needing patch work. I even got a visit from Dr. Tetch, Mr. Cobbs and the rest of their crew. It was nothing major simple patch work but what I overheard was outstanding. Dr. Tetch and Mr. Cobbs have succeeded in creating a mind control device and have been testing it all night on other criminals all over the city. That's why I have been so busy. As I finished my work Dr. Tetch wanted to leave and as Mr. Cobbs passed by me he whispers "sooner rather than later just look for the sign." I guess he is ready for the next part of his plan.
Date: November 12, 1992
Entry 1:45 am
After a couple of months the news has reported the arrest of Dr. Tetch. I guess he goes by the name of Mad Hatter now. Dr. Tetch was arrested after his assault on the governor mansion failed due to a tip into the police. Batman was waiting for them and just like I predicted defeated them. Now what is odd is that the news clip didn't show Mr. Cobbs anywhere. What I did see was Commissioner Gordon thank a civilian by the name of Mr. Signalman. Right after this report I got a visit from Mr. Cobbs. He explains to me that the city is controlled by signs and nobody notices. His eyes have been open and don't know why he has fought this so long and thank the Joker for opening his eyes. I can see he is no longer sane and I feel he is now a danger to himself. He now wants to be known as Signalman. I can only sit here and watch as he talks about controlling everyone and everything with the devices Dr. Tetch and he created. He has now left into the world with a plan to control whatever. Another person with an idiotic dream and a world that is prepare to defeat him.
A smirk comes across Terry's face on the outcome so far on the story of Philip Cobbs. He sips his drink and looks into the abyss of the batcave. The sounds of the void is soothing and peaceful which makes Terry slip into the dark void of his mind.
***Be sure to watch for the conclusion of the story in Chapter 3 "The Fall"***