Supporting Character:

James Gordon

Villain:

Interface (Ashley Mavis Powell; a money-launderer with computer-related powers)

Guest Appearances:

Batman
Richard Dragon

Other Character:

Sylvia Kandry (a police computer officer)

Comment: This story is set shortly after 'The Killing Joke'

Synopsis:

After she was shot by the Joker, Barbara Gordon felt somewhat helpless, but began to rebuild her life, learning self defence techniques from Richard Dragon, and using her computer skills to track down a dangerous money-launderer called Interface and put her out of business. Following this, she decides to reinvent herself as Oracle.

Second Story: "Decoys" (10 Pages)

Credits:

Tommy Lee Edwards (plot, script, pencils)
Howard Chaykin (plot, script)
John Paul Leon (inks)
Melissa Edwards (colors)
John Workman (letters)
Darren J. Vincenzo and Jordan B. Gorfinkel (edits)

Feature Character:

Lieutenant James Gordon (between panels 2 and 4 of page 6 of Batman #404)

Supporting Character:

Lieutenant Paul Pendergast

Villains:

Sergio D'Goia and his wife

Other Characters:

Officer Rice
Officer Neiland
Officer Kling (Gotham cops; Neiland and Kling die)

Comment: This is Gordon's first case as a Homicide Lieutenant in Gotham City.

Synopsis:

Newly transferred to Homicide, James Gordon is assigned to help protect a mob boss who is to turn state's evidence. In the process a number of cops are killed, and a woman caught in the crossfire turns out to be the mobster's wife, spiriting him away from both his attackers and the police.

Third Story: "Of Mice and Men" (10 Pages)

Credits:

Alan Grant (plot, script)
Scott McDaniel (pencils)
Ray McCarthy (inks)
Roberta Tewes (colors)
John Constanza (letters)
Darren J. Vincenzo and Jordan B. Gorfinkel (edits)

Feature Character: Alfred Pennyworth

Supporting Characters:

Thomas and Martha Wayne
Bruce Wayne

Other Characters:

Harry (a schoolfriend of Bruce Wayne's)
Konik (a school bully)

Comment: This story is set during Bruce Wayne's childhood, shortly before the deaths of his parents

Synopsis:

Alfred Pennyworth is planning to return to his native England and leave the Wayne family's service, but after witnessing young Bruce get the better of a school bully, he thinks he may change his mind.