Batman: Year One - Chapter 1

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You're listening to DC High Volume, Batman. Lieutenant James Gordon, a recent transfer from Chicago, is on his way to Gotham City and about to learn of the rot that eats at its heart. Meanwhile, prodigal son Bruce Wayne returns after years abroad, to honor a vow he made to his murdered parents. He will become the greatest crime fighter the world has ever known, but it won't be easy. And now, Year One, Chapter One.

Jay Paulson (1:57)

Gotham City, maybe it's all I deserve now. Or maybe it's just my time in hell. Twelve hours, my stomach's been trying to eat itself for the last five.

Barber's flying it. I don't care how much it costs. Train's no way to come to Gotham. In an airplane, from above, all you'd see are the streets and buildings. Fully under thinking it's civilized.

SPEAKER_1 (2:42)

We are beginning our final descent to Gotham City.

Jason Spisak (2:45)

Please return seats and trays to their upright positions. From here, it's clean shafts of concrete and snowy rooftops, the work of men who died generations ago. From here, it looks like an achievement. I should have taken the train. I should be closer.

I should see the enemy.

Jay Paulson (3:21)

By now, Barbara's gotten her tests back. I only hate myself a little for hoping they come out negative. This is no place to raise a family.

SPEAKER_3 (3:30)

Nice book for a small donation?

Jay Paulson (3:31)

No, please.

SPEAKER_9 (3:32)

Gordon? Lieutenant James Gordon?

Jason Spisak (3:35)

Yeah, yeah, that's me.

SPEAKER_3 (3:36)

That's a nice book.

Jay Paulson (3:36)

Look at the picture.

SPEAKER_9 (3:37)

Walk, skinhead. Name's Flash, Lieutenant. Detective Flass. Commissioner Loeb sent me to make sure you didn't miss your appointment with him.

Jay Paulson (3:45)

Good to meet you, Flass.

SPEAKER_9 (3:46)

Hope you don't mind if I call you Jimmy.

Jay Paulson (3:48)

Well, I...

SPEAKER_9 (3:54)

Welcome to Gotham, Jimmy. It's not as bad as it looks. Especially if you're a cop. Cops got it made in Gotham.

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Welcome home, Mr. Wayne.

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How's it feel to be back, Mr. Wayne?

SPEAKER_5 (4:16)

There's some rumors about...

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Any truths to the rumors about Princess Caroline?

SPEAKER_5 (4:21)

Gotham Gazette, Mr. Wayne.

SPEAKER_2 (4:22)

The 25-year-old aired to the Wayne Millions' decline to comment on rumors of romance in his life or on his plans on his return to Gotham after 12 years abroad. We'll keep you posted on Gotham's richest and best-looking native son, Tom.

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Thank you, Jackie. Following the disappearance of a key witness, Assistant District Attorney Harvey Dent has withdrawn conspiracy charges against Police Commissioner Gillian Loeb. Commissioner Loeb had been accused of accepting...

SPEAKER_12 (4:51)

You know, we're all delighted to have you on the team, Lieutenant.

Jay Paulson (4:54)

You'll get my best work, Commissioner Loeb. I promise.

SPEAKER_12 (4:56)

And we are a team. A team needs team spirit, don't you think? It does. And your record shows you've got what it takes.

Jay Paulson (5:08)

I know I made my mistake, sir. I'm grateful for this chance to prove myself.

SPEAKER_12 (5:14)

If there's one thing I can't stand, it's smoking.

What mistakes have you made, Lieutenant? You kept the media away from it. That's the bottom line, isn't it? Yes, it is.

Jay Paulson (5:35)

I'd feel better about toughening out the nicotine fit if I didn't have to smell those eucalyptus cough drops of it. I swear you won't have to worry about my honesty, Commissioner.

SPEAKER_12 (5:43)

Last thing on my mind. Last thing.

Jason Spisak (6:05)

Alfred.

Jay Paulson (6:05)