Night of the Monster Men Reading Guide

Overview:

Night of the Monster Men is a six-part crossover event in Batman comics, published in 2016 during the Rebirth era. It was written by Steve Orlando, with contributions from Tom King and Tim Seeley. The artists include Riley Rossmo, Rogê Antônio, and Andy MacDonald.

The plot centers around Gotham City being attacked by monstrous creatures during a severe storm. Batman, Nightwing, and Batwoman lead the way to uncover the mastermind behind the chaos, adding a psychological element to the battle. The arc focuses on teamwork, highlighting the dynamic between Batman and his allies as they try to minimize civilian casualties while uncovering the truth behind the creature outbreak.

Fans appreciated the dark, horror-like atmosphere of the arc, though some criticized its pacing and predictability. The art style was noted for effectively capturing the grotesque nature of the monsters.

Best Way To Read:

• Batman: Night of the Monster Men
  • Collects: Batman #7-8, Nightwing #5-6 and Detective Comics #941-942

For crossover and significant events, I typically only read the main story the first time I encounter it. Trying to read all of the tie-ins with the story tends to make them increasingly convoluted and are not crucial to the main narrative. However, I think they are important to read, as many series-shifting plotlines can happen.

For the tie-in issues, I only read them as they come up in the reading guide that I am working through. This can become problematic because the tie-in issues are not always included in collected editions of the event. So you may need to hunt for them.

Reading Order:

References:

• Comic Book Herald
• Comic Book Reading Orders

Feature image from Batman: Night of the Monster Men Halloween Comicfest 2017 Special Edition #1 cover art by Riley Rossmo