Batman Beyond #2
In "I Am Batman," Terry McGinnis takes his first real step into the role of Batman when he's forced to act after a failed mission to expose Derek Powers' secret nerve gas operation. With Bruce Wayne's guidance from the Batcave and the weight of the cowl now on his shoulders, Terry confronts Powers at Wayne-Powers and stops a dangerous shipment—proving he's more than just a replacement. Written by Hilary J. Bader and illustrated by Rick Burchett, with inks by Terry Beatty and colors by Lee Loughridge, this 1999 issue captures the moment Terry earns his place, all under Bruce Timm's iconic cover.
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Though Derek Powers is using Wayne-Powers to make nerve gas, Bruce refuses to act and tells Terry to take the information to Police Commissioner Barbara Gordon. But after leaving Wayne Manor, Terry is confronted by Powers and loses the disc. Terry returns to the Batcave, steals the Batman costume, and heads to Wayne-Powers where he witnesses Powers selling the nerve gas to the Kaznian Minister of Commerce. With Bruce's help through the radio receiver in the costume, Terry eludes Powers and puts a stop to the delivery of the nerve gas. The next day, Bruce offers Terry a job as his assistant.
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