Batman #559 1998

Batman #559, "Dead City," from October 1998, is a key chapter in the "Cataclysm" and "Aftershock" crossover events. Gotham City is devastated by an earthquake, leading to a mass exodus and a crippled police force. Batman and Robin assist Commissioner Gordon, Bullock, and Montoya in defending Mercy Hospital from a desperate street gang. This issue is notable for collectors as it directly precedes and sets the stage for the iconic "No Man's Land" storyline, a major turning point for Gotham.