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Doctor Mid-Nite - New Edition
Matt Wagner, creator of indy comics favorites GRENDEL and MAGE and the writer and artist of SUPERMAN/BATMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY, creates a new vision of a classic DC hero. When Dr. Pieter Cross lost his sight during a terrible accident, he thought his life was over. But after a chance encounter with an owl showed the Doctor that he could now see in the dark, his existence gained new meaning. Using his scientific genius and acquired wealth, Cross assumes the identity of vigilante Doctor Mid-Nite to protect the downtrodden from the vermin that prey on them. But in order to fulfill his mission, Doctor Mid-Nite must take down an evil criminal triumvirate bent on profiting from the demise of his city. Collects DOCTOR MID-NITE #1-3.
Issue 1
Doctor Mid-Nite (1999-) #1
"D.O.A." Part one. Discredited physician Dr. Pieter Cross is now the "Midnight Doctor," a good Samaritan helping the less fortunate. When the new steroid A39 hits the streets, Pieter is concerned about the side effects and wants to shut down distribution. The men supplying the new drug take exception to this and try to kill the doctor with a heavy dose of the steroid and a car crash. Barely surviving but left blind, Pieter vows revenge. The fact that the steroid has left him able to see in the darkness leads him to take on the role of the new Dr. Mid-Nite.
Issue 2
Doctor Mid-Nite (1999-) #2
"E.K.G." Part two. Dr. Mid-Nite takes his newfound abilities to the street, getting used to them while chasing leads on the makers of A39. He finally manages to track down their underground lair and make his way inside. Now it remains to be seen if he can get back out alive.
Issue 3
Doctor Mid-Nite (1999-) #3
Part three. The makers of A39 have taken control of the poorer parts of the city. Now they plan to contaminate the richer parts so they can control the entire city. Dr. Mid-Nite knows where their schemes will unfold. Can he convince the authorities to help him, or will he have to depend on the operatives he already has? And will they be enough to save the city?