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Before 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.

Perfect for longtime fans and newcomers to the Grendel saga, these dark tales from multiple creative teams explore the violent, alarming future of the post-Orion Assante era. With over 400 pages of gripping narratives and stunning art, this omnibus volume features new cover art by Matt and Brennan Wagner and is reprinted for the first time in the standard comics size. Collects 'Devil Worship' the first Grendel Tales short story from Grendel #40, Four Devils, One Hell #1 to #6, Devil's Hammer #1 to #3, The Devil in Our Midst #1 to #5, and Devils and Deaths #1 to #2.

The first of two volumes reprinting the classic early issues of creator MATT WAGNER ''s epic fantasy trilogy. THE HERO DISCOVERED reveals the fledgling adventures of the reluctant everyman hero, Kevin Matchstick. After encountering a shaggy and beguiling wizard, Kevin soon discovers that he is more than he ever imagined. This seminal work has found an enduring popularity with readers for decades and marks creator MATT WAGNER ''s emergence as a powerful story-teller. With the release of the final part of the MAGE trilogy, this series will spark interest with new readers and older fans alike.