"Lois Lane: Metropolis, this is Lois Lane. From all reports, it seems that Batman is... gone. As Batman and as Bruce Wayne, everyone knew him. Everyone knew his voice. Always prepared, he left a communication with The Daily Planet in the event of... Well. It reads, "When I put on the cowl, I became a symbol. But I never stopped being Bruce Wayne, citizen of Gotham. Remember that we are all handed adversity in our lives. No one's journey is easy. It's how we handle that -- how we help others -- that makes us unique. That's what the Batman will always stand for." Metropolis... we'll get through this. And Batman? Goodbye. You will be missed, but never forgotten."