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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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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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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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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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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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Ryan North on Squirrel Girl: “She’s always gonna be laughing with you—not at you.”
Comedy, Comics, Interview Chris Well 11/18/24 Comedy, Comics, Interview Chris Well 11/18/24

Ryan North on Squirrel Girl: “She’s always gonna be laughing with you—not at you.”

In this video interview, Ryan North talks about the hilarious and uplifting superhero comic book starring Squirrel Girl. He also talks about his more of his fiction.

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New Creature Commandos comic book written by actor David Dastmalchian
Comics Chris Well 7/29/24 Comics Chris Well 7/29/24

New Creature Commandos comic book written by actor David Dastmalchian

DC Comics announced a couple of upcoming horror titles—including Creature Commandos and an anthology. Writing for both is David Dastmalchian (who you’ve probably watched on screen a few times).

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Stop complaining about ‘Hellboy: The Crooked Man’
Movies, Comics Chris Well 7/5/24 Movies, Comics Chris Well 7/5/24

Stop complaining about ‘Hellboy: The Crooked Man’

The latest Hellboy movie strikes much closer to the source material than previous movies. Hellboy creator Mike Mignola appreciates the vision of the director: “His intention is to make a horror movie.”

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James Gunn: Creating CREATURE COMMANDOS “one of the absolute joys of my life.”
TV, Comics Chris Well 6/14/24 TV, Comics Chris Well 6/14/24

James Gunn: Creating CREATURE COMMANDOS “one of the absolute joys of my life.”

The classic monster soldier comic book is getting a show this fall. Info from James Gunn, who wrote the new series—who also shares that it will have ties with the show PEACEMAKER.

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Why do THE MUNSTERS fight so much crime?
TV, Comics, Flashback, Show Chris Well 6/3/24 TV, Comics, Flashback, Show Chris Well 6/3/24

Why do THE MUNSTERS fight so much crime?

Continuing our comparisons between the Fantastic Four and The Munsters—why do the FF and The Munsters fight crime? This is another example that THEY have in COMMON—but very few others would also have this in their description.

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Dracula Day 2024: Celebrating 127 Years of the Vampire Legend
Books, Flashback, Movies, TV, Comics Chris Well 5/26/24 Books, Flashback, Movies, TV, Comics Chris Well 5/26/24

Dracula Day 2024: Celebrating 127 Years of the Vampire Legend

Bram Stoker’s novel DRACULA has left a lasting mark on the vampire genre. Published in 1897, the book also explores superstition, sexuality, and the clash between modern POVs with ancient evil.

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The Munsters and Fantastic Four have SO MUCH in common!
TV, Comics, Show, Flashback Chris Well 5/6/24 TV, Comics, Show, Flashback Chris Well 5/6/24

The Munsters and Fantastic Four have SO MUCH in common!

In the latest episode of our show, we go over the uncanny similarities between the influential comic book legacy of the FANTASTIC FOUR and the monstrous (but beloved) television sitcom THE MUNSTERS!

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Comics veteran Paul Castiglia on the ROBOT MONSTER anthology
Interview, Comics Chris Well 4/26/24 Interview, Comics Chris Well 4/26/24

Comics veteran Paul Castiglia on the ROBOT MONSTER anthology

We talk with veteran comic book creator Paul Castiglia about the Robot Monster graphic novel anthology. “It’s a combination of my love of classic sci-fi, horror, and comedy films being able to be manifested in this one project.”

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Film archivist Bob Furmanek on getting ROBOT MONSTER more attention—including comics!
Comics, Movies, Flashback, Books, Interview Chris Well 4/25/24 Comics, Movies, Flashback, Books, Interview Chris Well 4/25/24

Film archivist Bob Furmanek on getting ROBOT MONSTER more attention—including comics!

The founder of 3D Film Archive talks to Monster Complex about the reissue of 1953 alien horror movie ROBOT MONSTER—including why he’s following it with a 3-D comic book anthology.

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MST3K writer Harold Buchholz on ROBOT MONSTER comics
Comics, Comedy, Interview, TV, Movies, Aliens Chris Well 4/18/24 Comics, Comedy, Interview, TV, Movies, Aliens Chris Well 4/18/24

MST3K writer Harold Buchholz on ROBOT MONSTER comics

Monster Complex talks with MST3K writer Harold Buchholz, one of the contributors to a graphic novel anthology celebrating 1950s sci-fi horror movie ROBOT MONSTER. “Instead of riffing the movies from the outside, you’re riffing from inside the comics, which is so fun.”

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13 Rockin’ Robots from Comics
Comics, Robots Chris Well 4/15/24 Comics, Robots Chris Well 4/15/24

13 Rockin’ Robots from Comics

Taking a look at some of the key robot characters from the world of comics—including Robot Monster, Astro Boy, Atomic Robo, the Droids from Star Wars, ROM: Space Knight, and more.

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Celebrating ROBOT MONSTER with a 3-D comic book anthology
Movies, Comics, Aliens, Robots Chris Well 4/11/24 Movies, Comics, Aliens, Robots Chris Well 4/11/24

Celebrating ROBOT MONSTER with a 3-D comic book anthology

Now on Kickstarter is the upcoming 3-D graphic novel anthology that celebrates and/or expands on and/or makes fun of the 1950s alien invasion horror movie ROBOT MONSTER. Yes, the 1950s movie where the alien invader is a gorilla in a diving helmet. (A movie for which Joe Dante said, “There’s never been a picture like it.”)

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14 Great Women Comic Book Writers
Comics Chris Well 3/15/24 Comics Chris Well 3/15/24

14 Great Women Comic Book Writers

Celebrating Women’s History Month with some great comic book writers. Including women who write for the major comics publishers or an indie publisher.

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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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