The scarecrow is spreading a fear poison to the citizens of Gotham City and only Batman can stop him.

In the dead of winter, fear is spreading through GOTHAM like a flu virus. Hundreds of residents have gone mad with fright, and dozens more are affected each day. Fortunately, BATMAN and his teenage partner, BATGIRL, are on this medical case. And soon, the root of the problem is revealed. SCARECROW, the DARK KNIGHT’S most frightful foe, has taken over a dentist’s chair, and is gassing patients with his evil fear toxin. If he isn’t stopped soon, the entire city could be scared to death!

The scarecrow is spreading a fear poison to the citizens of Gotham City and only Batman can stop him.

Collects Thor (1966) #229-230; Dead of Night #11; Marvel Spotlight (1971) #26; Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #18; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #68; Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #38-40 material from Strange Tales (1951) #110, 116; Thor (1966) 136; Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #1-4; Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #31-33. Meet the Fear Lords, Doctor Strange's most diabolical foes, as they spread terror across the Marvel Universe! The nefarious Nightmare is a villain that will literally haunt your dreams! The Lurking Unknown raises questions for Thor, and the Dweller in Darkness casts his shadow over Hercules and the Thunder God! The maniacal laugh of the Scarecrow spreads terror wherever he goes - including a run-in with the Thing! The demonic D'Spayre plagues Spider-Man and Man-Thing, while Kkallakku and Nox join the party as the Fear Lords come together to raise hell for Daredevil and Doctor Strange!

Batman, The Dark Knight, prowls the shadowy streets of Gotham City with his partner Robin, the boy wonder, putting fear into the hearts of bad guys.