Name: [Western Crossover] Becoming Batman's Dad, Starting in Gotham
Author: Lu Xinming

Synopsis

Bound to a Villain Template, but What Do I Do in DC?

Vincent: "Nice."

01.

My name is Vincent. I currently work for the Court of Owls in Gotham City, the Eagle Sauce of the Earth Village. If you want to send me a package, you can use this address.

Oh, right. In Gotham, don't call me Vincent. Call me Thomas.

Thomas Wayne is my secret identity in Gotham.

The Waynes were killed by a mugger in an alley, and young Bruce lost his parents.

The Court of Owls took one look and said, "Hey, I've got an idea." (soybean pointing finger.jpg)

I went along with it. After all, my retirement pension depends on the Court.

What are you looking at, youngster? Paying into your pension is important!

Even though young Bruce lost his parents, he still has me! I can absolutely be his guide in life! (in that sort of tone)

02.

In Bruce Wayne's memories, his father was kind after losing his memory. He would tell Bruce stories about Kryptonians, the Green Lantern Corps, Martians, and the multiverse.

After his mother died, Thomas was overcome with grief and spent years wandering abroad. Perhaps seeing each other would only bring them pain. The birthday gifts he sent every year were the only proof that he was still alive.

It wasn't until Bruce became Batman and met the Justice League that he discovered those stories were actually true?

After years of causing trouble and being wanted by all sorts of groups, Mr. "Vincent" Thomas returned to Gotham to visit family. Seeing Batman's huge family, he fell silent.

Vincent trembled. "Am I going to be a grandpa, too?"

Bruce: "That's right."

03.

"Friends, the heroes' show has begun."

"Prosperity and corruption are both here and now."

Batman helped the injured Superman to his feet, then looked up with difficulty at Vincent, who was taking out one superhero after another with a single punch.

Vincent, dressed in a suit, gave a slight bow.

"Then let me see the brilliance of human nature."

Superman: "Uh, Batman, is that your dad up there?"

Superman hesitated. "Is he going to be a villain, too?"

Batman: "Yes."

Discussion thread: What exactly did Vincent do to be listed as a high-risk villain by the Justice League?

1L Gotham vigilante taking jobs: He was behind the Red Hood breaking into Arkham last week to beat up the Joker.

Reply to 1L: Going by the name, that sounds like the Red Hood did it.

2L CEO who never sleeps: He also drank the ten pounds of coffee that went missing from Wayne Manor.

Reply to 2L: He drank so much he turned into a giant!

3L Just a passing cop from Bludhaven: He ran into my kitchen and ate ten sandwiches!

Reply to 3L: You and the CEO from 2L belong at the same table.