

Anderson breaks Batman out of custody and drives him to a functioning dimensional gate. Batman breaks his bonds and punches Dredd to the floor, before being subdued by several other Judges.

Batman insists on returning to Gotham immediately, and Dredd insists on Batman serving a twenty-year sentence for his "crimes" first. Batman is frustrated at his inability to explain himself to Dredd, until telepath Judge Anderson scans Batman's mind to ensure that Death is not "hiding" in his brain, and explains Death's nature and motives to Batman. In Mega-City One, Dredd arrests Batman for possession of illegal weapons (the contents of his utility belt) and accuses him of vigilantism. Mean Machine flees to Gotham using the belt, then wanders into the city looking for Judge Death. As Mean Machine attacks Batman, they are both confronted by Judge Dredd. Among the remains of his host body, Batman finds a dimensional jump belt that he accidentally activates, transporting him to Mega-City One, where he is confronted by Mean Machine Angel. Batman defeats Death, who flees in spirit form. Judge Death makes a dimensional jump to Gotham City, murdering two lovers and a police officer.
