The Batman is called to the Gotham Art Museum to stop a bunch of heavily armed thieves from stealing an ancient Hotep statue, which is believed to contain the secret of everlasting life. There he is met by Inspector Siyad of the Egyptian police, who claims the statue was stolen from his country and sold illegally. Batman is asked to investigate the legitimacy of the purchase, and at the same time see if the old legends about the statue are true. Batman travels to Egypt, where he crosses paths with Mister Miracle!
