A review of the book ‘The Moral Contagion’ by Julia Hauser and Sarnath Banerjee, which delves into the history of pandemics through compelling graphic art. The review highlights the author’s examination of morality and scapegoating during disease outbreaks, as well as the empathetic illustrations that accompany the text. The book serves as an enlightening and entertaining exploration of disease and death in our contemporary times.