Genetic enhancement is not enough. Sometimes, more drastic measures are necessary. Sometimes, the gene pool demands to be thinned. 
Batman and the Monster Men #1 is an issue of the series Batman and the Monster Men (Volume 1) with a cover date of January, 2006. It was published on November 16, 2005.
Synopsis for "Batman and the Monster Men"
The Gotham Gazette featured a story about Batman defeating the criminal known as Red Hood. Norman Madison read the paper with contempt while having breakfast with his daughter Julie. She told him to calm down and to be prepared to meet Bruce Wayne, her boyfriend, that night.
Elsewhere, Professor Hugo Strange is training in gymnastics in his secret hideout alongside his loyal servant Sanjay. When he is done, he decides that it is time to check his personal experiments.
At the Gotham Docks, a gang working for Sal Maroni was torturing a man to reveal the location of a secret stash of drugs. Batman arrived just in time to save the man from being killed by the gang. When he cleaned the place, Batman disappeared into the night, conscious that Bruce Wayne had an appointment to turn to in a few moments.
Norman Madison's party was going smoothly until Sal Maroni arrived. He talked to Norman about their past "business," but they were interrupted when Julie showed up. Some of Maroni's men informed him that his guys were running with Batman, so he decided to discuss that elsewhere. Julie and Norman were waiting for Bruce's arrival when suddenly, a commotion announced his entry. Bruce quickly became the center of attention, especially among the young women at the party. Julie helped Bruce and took him away from the women to the dance floor, where they danced all night. Meanwhile, Professor Strange, who was attending, was discussing his genetic experiments that could let people shape their physical appearance at will, all for the benefit of mankind. However, when a young woman remarked on Strange's physical imperfections, the crowd realized that Strange had a cynical nature.
Strange was outdoors when Sal Maroni approached him. Maroni recalled their past business, and he offered his help to Strange. The professor couldn't resist and asked for two hundred "grands".
Strange left the building, and before getting in his car, the lady who mocked him at the party mocked him once again. Strange then told Sanjay that they were going to follow that lady to include her in his experiments.
Meanwhile, Julie and Bruce made their way out of the party to Wayne Manor, much to Norman's dislike. Bruce and Julie spent a few moments together in Bruce's bedroom. Julie woke up alone in Bruce's room and Alfred informed her that Bruce was called to attend business and that he would take her home.
Bruce was, in fact, down in the Batcave, planning the next hit on the Roman.
At that same time, Hugo Strange caged the lady who mocked him inside a cell in his hideout. She was locked with some monsters that had already eaten a man in front of her. She screamed for help, but her efforts were her last.
Appearing in "Batman and the Monster Men"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Julie Madison
- Norman Madison (First appearance)
Antagonists:
Other Characters:
- Carlo
- Carol
- Deavers
- Red Hood (In a photograph only)
- Richie Pantone
- Tomas
- Tommy (Single appearance; dies)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Batcave
- Madison Industries
- Wayne Manor
Items:
Vehicles:
Notes
- This issue is reprinted in:
- This is the first chapter of Batman: Dark Moon Rising and Batman and the Monster Men. The story continues in the next issue.
- This is the earliest appearance of Julie Madison, Post-Crisis.
- It takes place between the events of Batman: Year One and Batman: The Long Halloween.
Trivia
- The bottom panel on page 10 is a homage to the middle panel of page 6 of Batman #405, part of the Batman: Year One crossover.
- Hugo Strange and the monster men first appeared in Batman #1.
See Also
- Cover gallery for the Batman and the Monster Men series
- Images from Batman and the Monster Men Vol 1 1