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** After Bruce Wayne and his parents, Thomas and Martha Wayne, walk out of the cinema, they accidentally venture into an ally called, "Crime Ally". Unfortunately, **


 * the outcome is terrible. Both Thomas and Martha Wayne were shot and killed. (The criminal was never identified) **


 * The death of his parents would indicate “ the Separation” in the heroic journey as Bruce is separated from his parents. Arguably, this event would be “ The Call” as well. Bruce swears revenge for the death of his parents, which called him to begin his heroic journey. **


 * When Bruce turns 14, he embarks on a journey to every continent to learn criminology, forensics, and criminal psychology. He also masters every fighting style from the man hunters and martial artists. Bruce’s journey would be known as the “ Threshold” in the heroic journey because of all the difficulty he goes through to try to forge himself into a human weapon. After Bruce’s journey is complete he builds a secret headquarter **** under his mansion and becomes Batman. From then he protects Gothem city from all of its crimes. **

** When the second Robin, Jason Todd, died from a trap set by the Joker Batman faces a mental and emotional conflict, similar to the emotional and mental conflict he experienced when he lost his parents. Batman has to endure the pain of loss, showing “ The Initiation” in the heroic journey. The question is, how will he react to it this time? **
 * For the “ Descent” Bruce didn’t travel into a new area but he traveled back to his hometown, Gothem city, as a new person, Batman. **


 * After Batman had taken in the Third Robin, Tim Drake, it helps Batman realize that he has to except the fear of loss. This is known as “ The Test/Ordeal” of the heroic journey. Now, Batman has the strength to persevere through his upcoming challenges. **

** He never goes back on those words. **
 * “The Abyss” for Batman would be when the Last Robin, Stephanie Brown, dies. After this Batman makes the choice to always work alone. **


 * The “transformation” happens much later in Batman’s life. He, the old Batman, must die or disappear from existence in order for the new Batman, Batman Beyond, to take his place. Batman Beyond will fulfill the job of protecting Gothem city. **


 * “The Gift” is shown when Batman teaches the Robins all of his criminology and martial art skills he knows. The Robins also learn something about Batman’s life that no one else knows. **


 * “The Return Home” begins for Batman when Gothem city does not want him anymore and Batman is forced into hiding. Gradually make Batman cease to exist and, letting Bruce Wayne return to a normal life. But is that really the end to the Dark Knight **