Batman is the vigilante identity of Bruce Wayne in Batman: Arkham Origins, a prequel set early in his crime-fighting career. He is a highly trained detective, martial artist, and strategist who protects Gotham City from escalating threats. In the story, Batman is hunted by assassins on Christmas Eve while facing the Black Mask conspiracy and the rise of the Joker. He serves as the central protagonist, driving the investigation and confronting the criminals endangering the city.