{"product_id":"batman-and-the-monster-men-2026-edition","title":"Batman and the Monster Men (2026 Edition) TP","description":"\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e(W\/A) Matt Wagner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author notFaded\" data-width=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contribution\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-color-secondary\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBefore Gotham knew the Joker, it feared the Monster Men. In this gripping reimagining of Batman’s early years, the Dark Knight faces off against Hugo Strange and his grotesque creations—genetically altered giants born from madness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBatman and the Monster Men\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e blends noir suspense with horror, setting the stage for a young vigilante’s evolution into legend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBatman and the Monster Men\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a six-issue limited series written and illustrated by Matt Wagner, serving as the first installment of his \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eDark Moon Rising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e duology. Set shortly after \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBatman: Year One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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’s early love interest, adding emotional depth to the narrative.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53398601498848,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/0318\/5376\/files\/81rc71BTi6L._SL1500.jpg?v=1784084221","url":"https:\/\/legends-comics.ca\/products\/batman-and-the-monster-men-2026-edition","provider":"Legends Comics + Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}