{"product_id":"batman-and-the-monster-men-matt-wagner-9781799508618","title":"Batman and the Monster Men (New Edition)","description":"\u003cb\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. \u003ci\u003eBatman and the Monster Men\u003c\/i\u003e blends noir suspense with horror, setting the stage for a young vigilante's evolution into legend.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBatman and the Monster Men\u003c\/i\u003e is a six-issue limited series written and illustrated by Matt Wagner, serving as the first installment of his \u003ci\u003eDark Moon Rising\u003c\/i\u003e duology. Set shortly after \u003ci\u003eBatman: Year One\u003c\/i\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Matt Wagner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1799508617\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781799508618\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DC Comics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/07\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Matt Wagner","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443029782783,"sku":"9781799508618","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_95a246f0-5fd4-4b99-a216-f04fa2bfe4c6.jpg?v=1777201378","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/batman-and-the-monster-men-matt-wagner-9781799508618","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}