The story, adapted from the eponymous comic by DC Comics, is set in 1985 when superheroes had gradually faded away due to restrictions and suppression by the government. Until one of them was suddenly murdered, bringing the retired superheroes together again as they began investigating the murder. However, the investigation revealed that this was just the beginning, and behind this murder lay a larger conspiracy...
In 1985, after helping the government suppress rebellions, the superheroes chose to retire. However, the "Comedian" suddenly met an unexpected death, leaving Rorschach suspicious...