{"product_id":"9781799508618","title":"Batman and the Monster Men (New Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e(W) Matt Wagner (A) Matt Wagner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePage Count: 144\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\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. Batman and the Monster Men blends noir suspense with horror, setting the stage for a young vigilante’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’s early love interest, adding emotional depth to the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Graphic Novel is available as a Special Order Item, not in stock in our warehouse. Special Order Graphic Novels take approximately ten days to arrive at CaptCan Comics. These items are in Brand New Condition and are Unread. Availability is subject to change. Orders for these items are treated the same as Pre-Sales. If you order Special Order Items and items in stock at CaptCan Comics together and pay shipping, the available items will be fulfilled into your hold box, and then shipped complete when the outstanding item arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DC Comics","offers":[{"title":"Special Order Item","offer_id":45924080812220,"sku":"9781799508618","price":17.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/9870\/1140\/files\/9781799508618.jpg?v=1773776796","url":"https:\/\/www.captcancomics.ca\/products\/9781799508618","provider":"CaptCan Comics Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}