Batman Shadow Of The Bat #53 1996

Batman: Shadow Of The Bat #53, published by DC in August 1996, serves as a prelude to the "Legacy" crossover event. Batman discovers the deadly "Contagion" plague has reappeared, with Robin potentially infected. Forced to seek a cure in Africa, Batman reluctantly leaves Gotham City's protection in the hands of Huntress. This issue is notable for establishing Huntress's temporary role as Gotham's primary vigilante and features appearances by Azrael and Oracle, setting up a significant storyline.