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Why saving comic book stores is important
Comics Chris Well 5/18/26 Comics Chris Well 5/18/26

Why saving comic book stores is important

The doc Shopping for Superman shares the history—and influence—of comic book stores. “See just how necessary support will be in keeping these shops open and available for future generations.”

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Jonathan Maberry Sword & Sorcery: Complete Kagen the Damned
Books Chris Well 5/11/26 Books Chris Well 5/11/26

Jonathan Maberry Sword & Sorcery: Complete Kagen the Damned

The award-winning author known for writing zombies, outer space epics, thrillers, and more, now turns his attention to a different kind of hero. “He’s a civilized man pushed out of every aspect of his comfort zone.”

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Godzilla: Happy Birthday to the Director Who Launched Kaiju Movies
Giant Monsters, Movies, Flashback Chris Well 5/4/26 Giant Monsters, Movies, Flashback Chris Well 5/4/26

Godzilla: Happy Birthday to the Director Who Launched Kaiju Movies

Japanese film director Ishirō Honda is one of the key figures who brought the world Godzilla—and the launch of kaijus as a whole movie category.

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Glen Cook: Garrett, P.I.—dealing with gods, wizards, and vampires
Books Chris Well 4/29/26 Books Chris Well 4/29/26

Glen Cook: Garrett, P.I.—dealing with gods, wizards, and vampires

A private detective that has to face crooks, corruption, and—well, gods, vampires, wizards, elves, centaurs, and the like. These fantasies are totally for fans of detective fiction.

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100 Supernatural Detective Series (Revising Again)
Books, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Zombies, Magic, Witches Chris Well 4/28/26 Books, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Zombies, Magic, Witches Chris Well 4/28/26

100 Supernatural Detective Series (Revising Again)

Want books that mix urban fantasy and crime fiction? Including books from Charlaine Harris, Kevin J. Anderson, plus Hellboy, Jim Butcher, Kim Harrison, X-Files, Supernatural—and more.

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Bewitched vs. I Dream of Jeannie: What’s the difference?
TV, Flashback, Music Chris Well 4/27/26 TV, Flashback, Music Chris Well 4/27/26

Bewitched vs. I Dream of Jeannie: What’s the difference?

What sets these two 1960s fantasy sitcoms apart? Bonus points when we talk about crossover details with pop rock legends Boyce and Hart! And The Monkees!

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Interview: How ‘Woodstakes’ is Vampires vs Classic Rock
Chris Well 4/20/26 Chris Well 4/20/26

Interview: How ‘Woodstakes’ is Vampires vs Classic Rock

A spin on the Dracula legend vs the iconic rock festival. Darin S. Cape shares why he focused on the classic rock festival, his favorite vampire stories, and a surprising list of literary inspirations.

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Superman: 13 Alternate Versions
Comics, Movies, TV, Animation Chris Well 4/18/26 Comics, Movies, TV, Animation Chris Well 4/18/26

Superman: 13 Alternate Versions

Few have reached the same heights as the Man of Steel. For Superman Day 2026, we look at various media where you can find stories about the Last Son of Krypton.

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Ellery Adams talks Invasive Species: Horror in the Neighborhood
Books, Interview Chris Well 4/13/26 Books, Interview Chris Well 4/13/26

Ellery Adams talks Invasive Species: Horror in the Neighborhood

There’s a monster in the neighborhood. And she lives next door. “Circe meets Stranger Things. Throw in a helping of Desperate Housewives and that’s my book.”

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Exploring the World of Robert E. Howard
Books, Interview Chris Well 4/6/26 Books, Interview Chris Well 4/6/26

Exploring the World of Robert E. Howard

Webmaster Ståle Gismervik on his website The World of Robert E. Howard—The Father of Sword & Sorcery. (Including how REH wrote so much more than just that one genre.)

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Godzilla vs Lit (again): Dracula, Romeo & Juliet, Greek myths, more
Giant Monsters, Comics Chris Well 3/30/26 Giant Monsters, Comics Chris Well 3/30/26

Godzilla vs Lit (again): Dracula, Romeo & Juliet, Greek myths, more

The comic book series expands the drama where kaiju stomp on more figures from literature. “Get ready to explore exciting new and old territory Godzilla’s never gone before.”

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Shanora Williams: “Expect chaos, adventure, humor, and spicy chemistry.”
Books, Interview Chris Well 3/26/26 Books, Interview Chris Well 3/26/26

Shanora Williams: “Expect chaos, adventure, humor, and spicy chemistry.”

Dungeons & Dragons meets The Wizard of Oz in the darkly hilarious romantasy Mayhem and the Mortal when a woman hires an assassin to save her sister from an evil sorcerer. (Chaos ensues.)

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Hold the Ring: Fighting Hellboy, The Hulk, The Munsters, more
Movies, TV, Comics, Books, Interview Chris Well 3/23/26 Movies, TV, Comics, Books, Interview Chris Well 3/23/26

Hold the Ring: Fighting Hellboy, The Hulk, The Munsters, more

Horror, SF, and fantasy characters that come out boxing and wrestling, including Hellboy, The Hulk, and Herman Munster. Plus that boxer from the man who gave us Conan the Barbarian.

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Felicia Day: Greek Mythology, Women’s Power, and her new Graphic Novel
Books, Comics Chris Well 3/18/26 Books, Comics Chris Well 3/18/26

Felicia Day: Greek Mythology, Women’s Power, and her new Graphic Novel

The actress shares how reading to her little girl led to The Lost Daughter Of Sparta. “The youngest sister of Helen of Troy had one line on her and that was it. I had an idea—and it was very personal to me.”

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Predator: What’s the future for the sci-fi monster movie series?
Movies, Aliens, Books, Comics Chris Well 3/16/26 Movies, Aliens, Books, Comics Chris Well 3/16/26

Predator: What’s the future for the sci-fi monster movie series?

The sci-fi/horror/action monster movies came back in a big way—but can they continue? “Where I’m at with Predator now, is, Oh my God, there are so many exciting things we can do.”

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Get to know Milestone Comics in new editions with Static, Hardware, Icon, more
Comics Chris Well 3/10/26 Comics Chris Well 3/10/26

Get to know Milestone Comics in new editions with Static, Hardware, Icon, more

Classic Milestone superheroes are available again in new collections—plus a brand-new comic book. “There wasn’t a company like Milestone before, and there hasn’t been one like Milestone since.”

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Q&A: Why Heroic Signatures makes “the best damn Conan comics” and more
Comics, Books, Interview Chris Well 3/9/26 Comics, Books, Interview Chris Well 3/9/26

Q&A: Why Heroic Signatures makes “the best damn Conan comics” and more

How Heroic Signatures is bringing new life to the sword-wielding legend. “We had no other goal other than to just make the best damn Conan comics we could that would appeal to Conan fans.”

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That “Godzilla” song—How many cover versions are there?
Music, Giant Monsters, Flashback Chris Well 3/6/26 Music, Giant Monsters, Flashback Chris Well 3/6/26

That “Godzilla” song—How many cover versions are there?

In the 1970s, rock band Blue Oyster Cult released their light-hearted tribute to Japan’s legendary monster. Since then, there have been MANY cover versions, including rock, bluegrass, rap, and more.

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SF & Fantasy TV: Free on Tubi
TV, Comedy Chris Well 3/4/26 TV, Comedy Chris Well 3/4/26

SF & Fantasy TV: Free on Tubi

Here’s a list of just SOME of the TV shows you can watch free on Tubi. (These are just titles that had my interest—either because I like them or have heard good things.)

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Remembering Charles R. Saunders—the father of “Sword & Soul”
Books, Interview Chris Well 3/2/26 Books, Interview Chris Well 3/2/26

Remembering Charles R. Saunders—the father of “Sword & Soul”

The late author created a version of Sword & Sorcery steeped in African myth and history. A new biography helps us better understand the impact he left behind. 

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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®. You can also find out more about Chris at StudioWell.com.

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