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Remembering Brian Wilson with The Flintstones
Music, Movies Chris Well 6/11/25 Music, Movies Chris Well 6/11/25

Remembering Brian Wilson with The Flintstones

Pop music legend Brian Wilson wrote so many amazing songs. But I’m here to talk about “This Isn’t Love”—the song he wrote for the 2000 movie The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas.

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When Death Came to Discworld—and Never Left
Comedy, Books Chris Well 6/2/25 Comedy, Books Chris Well 6/2/25

When Death Came to Discworld—and Never Left

How the Grim Reaper became a regular character carrying his scythe across the fantasy landscape of Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld books. “There were so many outrageous things done in the name of fantasy. I thought ‘It’s time to have a laugh at it now’.”

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Remembering Star Trek author and comics legend Peter David (1956-2025)
Books, Comics, TV Chris Well 5/25/25 Books, Comics, TV Chris Well 5/25/25

Remembering Star Trek author and comics legend Peter David (1956-2025)

Sad to learn that writer Peter David has died, following years of health complications His memorable stories starred genre heroes from Star Trek, plus Spider-Man, Supergirl, Babylon 5, and more.

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Reading comic book ‘Joe Golem: Occult Detective’ in one omnibus
Mysteries, Comics Chris Well 5/19/25 Mysteries, Comics Chris Well 5/19/25

Reading comic book ‘Joe Golem: Occult Detective’ in one omnibus

For fans of supernatural detective stories, the comic book collection Joe Golem: Occult Detective Omnibus features a mash-up with a hardboiled detective dealing with some very dark supernatural problems that threaten the world.

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Wait—Catherina Steel invented goblin martial arts? And what MG fantasy ‘Vanishings’ is (also) about
Interview, Books Chris Well 5/5/25 Interview, Books Chris Well 5/5/25

Wait—Catherina Steel invented goblin martial arts? And what MG fantasy ‘Vanishings’ is (also) about

Catherina Steel kicks off her MG fantasy series The Wythic Wood Mysteries with the spellbinding adventure Vanishings. In our interview, we discuss what pulls us readers into these magical worlds. Plus how the author has created a brand-new kind of martial arts! From goblins!

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Toho vs. Marvel for ‘Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe’ comic book event
Giant Monsters, Comics Chris Well 4/21/25 Giant Monsters, Comics Chris Well 4/21/25

Toho vs. Marvel for ‘Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe’ comic book event

This 5-issue event calls for all hands on deck as Godzilla is set to fight the combined might of the entire Marvel Universe—including the good guys AND the bad guys!

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Revisiting ghost story Mapping the Interior by Stephen Graham Jones
Books, Interview Chris Well 4/7/25 Books, Interview Chris Well 4/7/25

Revisiting ghost story Mapping the Interior by Stephen Graham Jones

Horror luminary Stephen Graham Jones pulls readers on a spine-tingling journey through a young boy’s haunted home with a new edition of Mapping the Interior. Find out more about the book and learn more about the author.

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Frank Gorshin—those episodes with Star Trek, The Munsters, and (of course) Batman
TV, Movies Chris Well 4/5/25 TV, Movies Chris Well 4/5/25

Frank Gorshin—those episodes with Star Trek, The Munsters, and (of course) Batman

Celebrating the birthday of actor Frank Gorshin (1933-2005), my list of what we might watch for a “Frank Gorshin Festival.” Including details about these classic TV episodes.

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Where All Can You Find Ultraman Today? (Lots of Places)
TV, Books, Comics, Giant Monsters, Aliens Chris Well 3/31/25 TV, Books, Comics, Giant Monsters, Aliens Chris Well 3/31/25

Where All Can You Find Ultraman Today? (Lots of Places)

Japanese superhero Ultraman is more accessible than ever. There’s the brand-new streaming channel, two crossover comic books, plus novelizations from an award-winning author.

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How TNG’s Wil Wheaton is giving spec fiction authors their Big Bang
Books Chris Well 3/29/25 Books Chris Well 3/29/25

How TNG’s Wil Wheaton is giving spec fiction authors their Big Bang

The legend is using his nerd power to help authors find their audience. “You’re going to meet authors you don’t yet know you love, including some who are being narrated for the very first time.”

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Where to Find Movies and TV for Streaming, Rental, or Purchase (That’s Not Amazon)
Movies, TV, Universal Monsters, Giant Monsters, Zombies, Vampires Chris Well 3/9/25 Movies, TV, Universal Monsters, Giant Monsters, Zombies, Vampires Chris Well 3/9/25

Where to Find Movies and TV for Streaming, Rental, or Purchase (That’s Not Amazon)

Looking for more options to watch classic monster movies like Frankenstein or Godzilla? Offering a bunch of websites with movies and TV shows—including stuff you can watch free, rent or buy.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month 2025 with Monster Complex female authors!
Books Chris Well 3/4/25 Books Chris Well 3/4/25

Celebrating Women’s History Month 2025 with Monster Complex female authors!

To join in Women’s History Month, Monster Complex wants to share several of the women authors we’ve talked about on the site. Find out more about these ladies—plus links to find them online.

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It’s Clobberin’ Time: Fantastic Four’s Ben Grimm AKA The Thing in new comics 2025
Comics, Movies, Interview Chris Well 3/3/25 Comics, Movies, Interview Chris Well 3/3/25

It’s Clobberin’ Time: Fantastic Four’s Ben Grimm AKA The Thing in new comics 2025

Marvel mini-series The Thing hits shelves just ahead of MCU's Fantastic Four movie. Searching for a missing child, the Thing must unravel the mystery—even if that means becoming a wanted man.

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Libro.fm: Love Audiobooks? How to Support Your Local Bookstore Online
Books Chris Well 2/28/25 Books Chris Well 2/28/25

Libro.fm: Love Audiobooks? How to Support Your Local Bookstore Online

Wondering how to get audiobooks and also support local bookstores? Libro.fm shares profits with local booksellers around the world—including the store that you got to choose.

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Bookshop.org: How buying books AND eBooks can support your local bookstore
Books Chris Well 2/26/25 Books Chris Well 2/26/25

Bookshop.org: How buying books AND eBooks can support your local bookstore

Since its launch five years ago, online platform Bookshop.org has been helping local bookstores sell online. And now the company offers a way for indie bookstores to sell eBooks, too.

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Where to Buy Your Books and eBooks (That’s not Amazon)
Books Chris Well 2/20/25 Books Chris Well 2/20/25

Where to Buy Your Books and eBooks (That’s not Amazon)

You have have more options where to buy your books. Offering links to find a bunch of different booksellers—including Bookshop, plus booksellers specializing in horror, SF, Fantasy, and more.

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Complete Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. Book Series by Kevin J. Anderson In Order
Zombies, Mysteries, Books Chris Well 2/3/25 Zombies, Mysteries, Books Chris Well 2/3/25

Complete Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. Book Series by Kevin J. Anderson In Order

The star of Kevin J. Anderson’s hysterical mysteries, Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. was a private investigator when he was murdered. But even death can’t keep a good detective down.

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Godzilla vs. Marvel *and* DC Comics in 2025
Giant Monsters, Comics Chris Well 1/6/25 Giant Monsters, Comics Chris Well 1/6/25

Godzilla vs. Marvel *and* DC Comics in 2025

The King of Monsters will stomp his way (again) across the two comic book companies. Godzilla meets with the Fantastic Four, Justice League, Spider-Man, X-Men, and more!

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Most Popular Posts 2024
Books, Movies, TV, Comics, Music, Universal Monsters, Zombies, Vampires, Aliens Chris Well 12/30/24 Books, Movies, TV, Comics, Music, Universal Monsters, Zombies, Vampires, Aliens Chris Well 12/30/24

Most Popular Posts 2024

Celebrating our articles that got the most views in the past year! Including stories about monsters in books, movies, TV, music, comic books, and more.

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Interview: J.J. Ackerknecht on ‘Ruthless Space Pirates are Marauding’
Aliens, Books, Interview Chris Well 12/6/24 Aliens, Books, Interview Chris Well 12/6/24

Interview: J.J. Ackerknecht on ‘Ruthless Space Pirates are Marauding’

The author talks about his superhero LitRPG series, and how his sci-fi book series is expanding out into the farther reaches of space. “Each book really builds on the one before it.”  

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Chris Well celebrates stories about monsters and the people who hunt them and/or love them. Over the years (please don’t ask how many), Chris has worked in different kinds of media as a writer, producer, performer, broadcaster, and/or college instructor. Now he hosts the website Monster Complex. Find out more about Chris at StudioWell.com.

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