Secret Origins # 2 2014 NM

Secret Origins # 2 released by DC Comics on May 28, 2014, is part of The New 52 series that updates the backstories of key characters for the modern era. The issue features three distinct origin stories: Batman, Aquaman, and Starfire.

• Batman ("The Man in Shadow"): This segment details Bruce Wayne's early years, focusing on his departure from Gotham to train globally in every possible field to fight the "monsters" his city had developed. It explores his decision to become a bat to instill fear in criminals.
• Creative Team: Written by Ray Fawkes with art by Dustin Nguyen.
• Aquaman ("The Message"): The story follows Arthur Curry’s journey as he leaves the land to find Atlantis and his mother, Queen Atlanna. It recounts his conflict with the man who would become Black Manta and his time founding the team known as "The Others".
• Creative Team: Written by Jeff Parker with art by Alvaro Martinez.
• Starfire ("Starfire"): Explores Koriand'r's tragic past, beginning with her homeworld's invasion and her subsequent enslavement and genetic experimentation. It details her survival through hatred, her eventual rebellion, and how she became the captain of the ship named Starfire.
• Creative Team: Written by Scott Lobdell with art by Paulo Siqueira.