Gotham City Monsters

Gotham City Monsters is a darkly thrilling graphic novel collection that redefines what heroism can look like in Gotham. Blending horror, action, and suspense, this paperback gathers monsters, villains, and unlikely champions into one high-stakes mission set against the city’s shadowy skyline. Written for fans of bold, cinematic superhero tales—teens and adult readers who crave atmosphere, moral complexity, and heart—this book invites you to question what it means to be a hero when the line between good and evil grows murky. Structured as a six-issue arc collected here, Gotham City Monsters follows Frankenstein as he faces Melmoth, his elusive mentor who escaped justice, with a ragtag crew including Killer Croc, Lady Clayface, Orca, and the enigmatic Andrew Bennett. Since S.H.A.D.E. has disbanded, this unlikely alliance must navigate Gotham's treacherous streets while a universe-scale threat looms over humanity. The storytelling moves with kinetic pacing, balancing tense action with character-driven beats, and keeping the Bat-family in sight as a reminder that help may come from those sworn to protect the city. Steve Orlando stitches the narrative with clear, cinematic prose that makes the unusual crew feel alive and relatable. The book emphasizes how heroism can take monstrous forms, exploring trust, loyalty, and sacrifice through vivid scenes, atmospheric mood, and tight pacing. Readers will appreciate the accessible structure—issues reassembled into a cohesive, action-packed read that welcomes new readers while rewarding longtime fans. Unlikely ensemble of Frankenstein, Killer Croc, Lady Clayface, Orca, Andrew Bennett, with the Bat family looming in the background High-stakes mission to save humanity set against Gotham's shadowy streets and cosmos-level threats Collects Gotham City Monsters #1–6; written by Steve Orlando Bold exploration of heroism across monstrous forms and forged alliances Fast-paced, cinematic storytelling with character-driven moments Finish Gotham City Monsters feeling energized and thoughtful, with a new appreciation for teamwork across unlikely allies. The book invites you to rethink what it means to be a hero, offering a thrilling ride through Gotham's shadowy underbelly that lingers long after you turn the last page.