I've been reading and collecting comic books since 1974, and Batman and Superman have always been my 2 favorites. Recently I came across a compilation of Batman comics in a trade paperback called Contagion. As the title indicates it was about a killer disease (much like COVID19). The storyline was too realistic to today (which is ironic, given that it was originally published in comic book form in 1996-1997). Although the story did drag a bit, it was okay. Some of the weird artwork though was a big turnoff to me. Included in this 400 plus page collection were two other Batman storylines, one with the dead superhero "Deadman" and another about a mind-altering villain. I'm glad I read this, FINALLY, 25 years after it came out, but it's not a keeper. 3 out of 5 stars. - Rob
Here's what the book is about:
The complete BATMAN: CONTAGION storyline is available for the first time ever, along with chapters that lead into the thrilling confrontation with the mastermind behind the outbreak in BATMAN: LEGACY.
A mysterious and lethal virus is unleashed on the unknowing inhabitants of Gotham City, causing excruciating pain—and ultimately death—within 48 hours of contact. Batman, Robin and Nightwing must race to contain the chaos while finding a cure—with the help of unlikely allies Azrael, Huntress, Catwoman and Poison Ivy.
But can the Dark Knight and his team of vigilantes stop an invisible enemy? And what happens when one of them is infected?
Collects AZRAEL 15-16, BATMAN 529, BATMAN CHRONICLES 4, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT 48-49, CATWOMAN 31-35, DETECTIVE COMICS 695-696 and ROBIN 27-30.
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