A spate of thefts involving vultures, owls and crows that steal jewels, leaves Batman determined to discover who the culprit is. He soon learns that the culprit is Oswald Cobblepot (aka Penguin), a socialite whom Alfred’s grandfather worked for, and who gatecrashes a party being hosted by Bruce Wayne. As Batman tries to apprehend him, matters become complicated when Alfred is captured by Penguin after trying to get back his serving tray that Penguin stole.