{"product_id":"batman-and-the-monster-men-new-edition-vf-nm","title":"Batman and the Monster Men (New Edition) (VF\/NM)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBatman and the Monster Men (New Edition) (VF\/NM)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eGRADE: VF\/NM\u003cbr\u003eBARCODE: 978179950861851799\u003cbr\u003eSTOCK IMAGE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore Gotham knew the Joker, it feared the Monster Men. In this gripping reimagining of Batman\u0026amp;rsquo;s early years, the Dark Knight faces off against Hugo Strange and his grotesque creations\u0026amp;mdash;genetically altered giants born from madness. Batman and the Monster Men blends noir suspense with horror, setting the stage for a young vigilante\u0026amp;rsquo;s evolution into legend.Batman and the Monster Men is a six-issue limited series written and illustrated by Matt Wagner, serving as the first installment of his Dark Moon Rising duology. Set shortly after Batman: Year One, the story introduces Hugo Strange as a twisted scientist conducting unethical experiments on Arkham Asylum patients, funded by mob boss Sal Maroni. As Batman investigates a string of brutal murders, he uncovers a conspiracy that tests his resolve, intellect, and physical limits. The book also reintroduces Julie Madison, Bruce Wayne\u0026amp;rsquo;s early love interest, adding emotional depth to the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DC Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46017926561871,"sku":"1851799-A-T 254","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1064\/5512\/files\/dc-comics-new-this-week-batman-and-the-monster-men-new-edition-vf-nm-1247960635.jpg?v=1783368771","url":"https:\/\/www.packratcomics.com\/products\/batman-and-the-monster-men-new-edition-vf-nm","provider":"Packrat Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}