This issue features full-page illustrations from noted illustrator Vincent Locke that accompanies short "testimonials" of people who lived and died during the plague.

Although fictional accounts, the stories bring up much of the beliefs and actions of the time and the impact that helped to determine the direction mankind went in one of their bleakest periods.

Written by Gary Reed with contributions from Debra Rodia and Sarah Chamberlain. A brief history of plagues is also included. Called by one reviewer as "one of the most depressing books I've ever read". ($2.50)