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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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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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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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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: Paul Terry on fiction collection Kolchak: The Night Stalker HAUNTED & HUNTED
Books, TV, Interview Chris Well 7/22/24 Books, TV, Interview Chris Well 7/22/24

Interview: Paul Terry on fiction collection Kolchak: The Night Stalker HAUNTED & HUNTED

Exclusive interview with author Paul Terry about his short story collection KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER—HAUNTED & HUNTED, celebrating the classic monster investigator TV show.

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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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The Munsters may return in ‘1313’ from James Wan (The Conjuring)
TV Chris Well 5/27/24 TV Chris Well 5/27/24

The Munsters may return in ‘1313’ from James Wan (The Conjuring)

The classic monster family sitcom may be coming back in a new series developed by James Wan (THE CONJURING), Lindsey Anderson Beer (PET SEMETARY: BLOODLINES), and Ingrid Bisu (co-star in horror movie THE NUN). More Munster reboot examples in the article!

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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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Horror awards honor Robot Monster, Godzilla, What We Do in the Shadows, George Pal bio, more
Movies, TV, Books, Flashback Chris Well 5/1/24 Movies, TV, Books, Flashback Chris Well 5/1/24

Horror awards honor Robot Monster, Godzilla, What We Do in the Shadows, George Pal bio, more

The Rondo Awards honor the best in classic horror research, creativity and film preservation. This year's winners include the reissue of ROBOT MONSTER, the movie GODZILLA: MINUS ONE, the TV series WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, and more! Find out the details here.

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25 Iconic Robot TV Shows—including MST3K, Star Trek, Westworld, and more
TV, Robots, Animation, Flashback Chris Well 4/29/24 TV, Robots, Animation, Flashback Chris Well 4/29/24

25 Iconic Robot TV Shows—including MST3K, Star Trek, Westworld, and more

Over the decades, there have been LOTS of robots on TV. We look at robots from a couple dozen TV shows, including sci-fi series, cartoons, and sitcoms.

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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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Dracula vs Van Helsing: Who’s the REAL Van Helsing?
Vampires, Books, Movies, TV, Show Chris Well 4/1/24 Vampires, Books, Movies, TV, Show Chris Well 4/1/24

Dracula vs Van Helsing: Who’s the REAL Van Helsing?

DRACULA author Bram Stoker said Van Helsing was based on a REAL person. But WHO? The history of the vampire hunter, including possible inspirations, and some interesting appearances.

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QUIZ: Superhero Secret IDs—How Well Do You Know These Superheroes?
Comics, Movies, TV Chris Well 2/28/24 Comics, Movies, TV Chris Well 2/28/24

QUIZ: Superhero Secret IDs—How Well Do You Know These Superheroes?

Test your knowledge of these heroic characters from TV, movies, and comics! And find out more about Batman, Elastigirl, Black Panther, Superman, the Bionic Woman, Wolverine, and more!

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Beetlejuice vs Teen Titans
Animation, Ghosts, Comedy, TV Chris Well 2/26/24 Animation, Ghosts, Comedy, TV Chris Well 2/26/24

Beetlejuice vs Teen Titans

A look at the fun and surprising crossover between cartoon Beetlejuice and the DC Comics team from Teen Titans Go! “Boy, am I hungry. Being dead will do that to you.”

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BEING HUMAN: Werewolf Transformation Revealed—Behind The Scenes
TV, Werewolves, Vampires, Ghosts, Flashback Chris Well 2/12/24 TV, Werewolves, Vampires, Ghosts, Flashback Chris Well 2/12/24

BEING HUMAN: Werewolf Transformation Revealed—Behind The Scenes

British supernatural comedy-drama Being Human revolved around supernatural roommates. Watch how it wasn’t easy to turn actor Russell Tovey into a flesh-eating werewolf...

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The Munsters: Is Herman Munster Really Frankenstein’s Monster? (Well…)
Flashback, Universal Monsters, TV, Comedy, Show Chris Well 1/1/24 Flashback, Universal Monsters, TV, Comedy, Show Chris Well 1/1/24

The Munsters: Is Herman Munster Really Frankenstein’s Monster? (Well…)

On classic sitcom The Munsters, Herman Munster is the spitting image of Universal's Frankenstein’s Monster. But they established at least three different monsters created by Doctor Frankenstein...

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Justice League vs Solomon Grundy at the Christmas party: “No one should be without a present at Christmas.”
Animation, Comics, TV, Comedy, Christmas, Zombies Chris Well 12/20/23 Animation, Comics, TV, Comedy, Christmas, Zombies Chris Well 12/20/23

Justice League vs Solomon Grundy at the Christmas party: “No one should be without a present at Christmas.”

Zombie Solomon Grundy has crashed the Justice League’s Christmas party! Come watch one of my favorite episodes, which makes me laugh and also, I must admit, makes me cry.

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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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