Batman #529: Contagion, Part 6: Tears of Blood

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Batman #529: Contagion, Part 6: Tears of Blood is cataloged as part of the Contagion reading path, giving readers a specific checkpoint in that storyline rather than a generic issue listing. Gotham Vault connects it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon), Batman, and the broader 1996-04-01 Batman publication timeline.

Issue summary

"Contagion" part 6, continued from AZRAEL (1995-2003) #15. Robin, Nightwing and the Huntress try to suppress rioters as panic over the Clench virus spreads through Gotham City. Meanwhile, Batman's search for a cure leads him to Arkham Asylum! Continued in BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #49. Gotham City had been quarantined. Robin delivered the blood to Batman, who began working with it in attempt to create an antidote. Azrael soon arrived with a second blood sample. Nightwing offered his services in the battle. Batman got Poison Ivy out of Arkham so that she (being completely immune to all things) could deliver the antidote to the residents of Babylon Towers. Nightwing and Robin attempted to stop rioters outside the strong hold; Huntress joined them as Ivy entered. The police went to James Gordon for leadership.

Characters listed for this issue

Batman (Bruce Wayne)The Dark Knight of Gotham. Billionaire by day, vigilante by night. No superpowers, just iron…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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Robin (Dick Grayson)Open this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Nightwing (Dick Grayson)The first Robin, all grown up. Acrobat, detective, leader. The best of Batman without the da…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon)The one good cop in a corrupt city. Keeps the GCPD running and the Bat-Signal lit. Never los…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Poison Ivy (Pamela Isley)Pamela Isley doesn't care about your laws — she cares about the green. Will absolutely kill …VIEW APPEARANCES ›