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.”
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.)
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.
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.
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.)
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.
John Carpenter, Kurt Russell, Keith David talk 1982’s ‘The Thing’
New documentary The Thing Expanded explores the history of the 1982 horror classic—with more than 30 interviews! In-depth analysis will feature memories, facts, and theories about the movie.
Brendan Fraser’s The Mummy #4: Can They Make it Work?
Universal has people excited that Fraser and Weisz are coming back. But can the next sequel respect the original Mummy trilogy—and also build something workable for the future?
X-Files: 17 Comedy Episodes—which ones made YOU laugh the most?
While X-Files regularly touched on horror and conspiracies and the like, there were also several episodes that made us laugh. (Including some I just want to watch again and again.)
Prove to DC Comics they should publish more Milestone
DC Comics is bringing Static and company back into the DC universe. “You’re seeing the birth of one universe within a well-established universe,” says co-writer Joseph Illidge, “and that confluence and collision.”
Molly Tanzer: Reviving the first heroine of Sword & Sorcery
The challenges of bringing back sword & sorcery legend Jirel of Joiry, what elements are still the same (and which are different), and how MTV got the author started. (Wait—what?)
The impact of Kolchak: Night Stalker—plus new books coming this year
Exploring the endless impact of 1970s show Kolchak: The Night Stalker, with several videos discussing the show’s triumphs. Plus info about all the new books coming out this year!
How giant bug movie THEM! changed monster movies forever
The first big bug feature, Them! is often considered the greatest of the genre. We share two videos that discuss the impact of the groundbreaking giant-bug-movie.
So much more than Conan: How the Robert E. Howard Foundation celebrates his work
How the REH Foundation honors the Conan creator’s legacy as a skillful writer of fantasy, horror, action and adventure stories, and more. “So much of what we do is in the background.”
Watch the ALIEN series in order
Whether you’re new to the “Alien” franchise or getting ready tp watch all over again, here’s the correct order. (Which might be more complicated than you expected.)
Reading (most of) Robert Sheckley’s classic sci-fi series AAA online free
SF author Robert Sheckley’s only series featured an interplanetary decontamination service. “Basically Ghostbusters in space,” noted one reader. “What more could you want?”