Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #150!One of the most curious plot points from The Dark Knight is outdone when Batman shows how he would actually handle someone like Mr. Reese. When a small-time crook discovers Batman’s most closely-guarded secret, fans get to see how the Prime Caped Crusader would actually resolve such a delicate situation.

In Batman #150 by Chip Zdarsky, Denys Cowan, and Jorge Jiménez, a criminal named Teddy wants to profit after discovering Batman’s secret identity. However, Teddy only succeeds in nearly getting himself killed multiple times. Batman rescues Teddy and takes him to his son, who tells his father the impact Batman has had on his life.

Bruce Wayne meets with Teddy and tells him he’s made arrangements for Teddy to start a new life in Metropolis. Inspired by his son and the positive effect of Batman, Teddy resolves to keep the secret to himself and promises to become a better person.

Batman Guards His Identity By Helping The Man Who Found Out Bruce’s Secret

This isn’t the first time someone has figured out Batman’s secret identity. Fans may recall Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight and the subplot involving Wayne Enterprises employee, Coleman Reese. As an accountant, Reese discovered that funds from the company were being used to fund Batman, and he approached Lucius Fox with the intent to blackmail the company in exchange for his silence. However, Fox got Reese to back down by reminding him of the brute force Batman was capable of. Reese later attempted to reveal Batman’s identity on a talk show, only to be stopped by the Joker.

Reese and Teddy share one trait: They both believed they could use Batman’s identity for financial gain. But rather than intimidate someone into silence (like Lucius did with Reese), Bruce has an honest conversation with Teddy. Not only did he keep an eye out for Teddy to make sure he didn’t get killed trying to make his score, but Batman also gave Teddy a chance to reconnect with his son and in the process, learn why Batman’s secret needed to stay hidden. It’s a much kinder and more effective approach than the way The Dark Knight handled the situation.

Batman’s Identity Can Be a Teachable Moment

While the Mr. Reese subplot works in the larger narrative of the film, the way Batman deals with Teddy is frankly more heroic. He doesn’t threaten Teddy in any way. Batman just shows Teddy what the reality of his situation is and gives him a way out. Bruce handles this exactly the way a hero would and it pays off. Acts of kindness are what heroes are all about and because of Batman, Teddy now has a chance to grow and become a better person, something that The Dark Knight’s Reese never got.

Batman #150 is available now from DC Comics.