Batman suddenly finds himself the prisoner of a mysterious religious cult led by Deacon Joseph Blackfire. But rather than eliminate the Caped Crusader, the cult attempts to break his will...and have him join their ranks!

Batman must overcome the influence of Deacon Joseph Blackfire's religious cult—by fighting off the drugs he has been dosed with!

While Batman escapes the sewers with the help of Robin, Deacon Blackfire's army force the National Guard to withdraw and the Governor to suggest evacuating Gotham City.

A reinvigorated Batman must reclaim Gotham City from Deacon Joseph Blackfire and his religious cult.

A new printing of the classic Batman tale collecting the 4-issue miniseries from 1989. Deacon Blackfire, a charismatic shaman with roots as old as Gotham City itself, has amassed the city's homeless into an army, one he seemingly uses to fight crime. But Blackfire has a hidden agenda!