Cover: John Watkiss

Batman: Monsters #[nn]

Dec 2009 · DC · 19.99 USD; 24.99 CAD

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About this Collection

Batman: Monsters is a 2009 DC collection that reprints a storyline pitting the Dark Knight against a gallery of grotesque creatures and classic horror-inspired foes. The volume brings together issues from a limited series that explores Batman's detective skills as he confronts supernatural and monstrous threats in Gotham City.

In "Werewolf 1," Batman pursues the criminal Boss Xylas when he's ambushed by Clayface, a figure with a shocking past. As the fight unfolds, Clayface saves his girlfriend from Xylas' thugs and reveals the truth behind his transformation—falling into a pool of clay while fleeing after stealing Xylas' diamonds. Written by Alan Grant and illustrated with gritty detail by Quique Alcatena, with colors by Jessica Kindzierski and letters by Willie Schubert, this issue blends noir tension with a haunting origin. The cover by John Watkiss captures the eerie, brooding atmosphere of the story.

Contains 7 stories

Werewolf 1

25 pp · Superhero

BatmanCaptain James GordonAlfred Pennyworth

Werewolf 2

25 pp · Superhero

Batman

Werewolf 3

25 pp · Superhero

BatmanAlfred Pennyworth

Infected, Part One

25 pp

Batmanviral soldierAlfred Pennyworth

Infected, Part Two

25 pp

Batmanviral soldierCaptain James Gordon

Clay, Part One

22 pp

BatmanClayface [Matthew Hagen]Alfred PennyworthBoss Xylas

In "Clay, Part One," Batman pursues the criminal Boss Xylas when he’s ambushed by Clayface, a figure whose monstrous form hides a tragic past. As Clayface saves his girlfriend from Xylas’ thugs, he reveals the moment he became what he is—after fleeing a heist gone wrong and plunging into a pool of clay.

Clay, Part Two

22 pp

Batman [also as Matches Malone]Clayface [Matthew Hagen]Alfred PennyworthBoss XylasLisa (Clayface's girlfriend)Captain James Gordon