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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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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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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 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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Was ‘The Munsters’ inspired by Marvel Comics? 13 surprising parallels
TV, Comics, Comedy, Universal Monsters, Flashback Chris Well 10/27/23 TV, Comics, Comedy, Universal Monsters, Flashback Chris Well 10/27/23

Was ‘The Munsters’ inspired by Marvel Comics? 13 surprising parallels

With Marvel Comics and The Munsters both launching within just a few years of each other, were the creators behind The Munsters influenced by the breakthroughs at Marvel? I talk over the parallels with Fantastic Four, X-Men, The Hulk, and more that make me wonder…

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Fantastic Four: 13 Reasons They Stand Out From Other Comics: “We’ve changed! We’re more than just human!”
Comics, Flashback Chris Well 8/8/23 Comics, Flashback Chris Well 8/8/23

Fantastic Four: 13 Reasons They Stand Out From Other Comics: “We’ve changed! We’re more than just human!”

Marvel’s First Family has regularly broken new ground for comic books. In this list, we go over several factors that make the FF stand out from other comic books.

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Douglas Wolk Q&A: How Marvel Comics Are All One Big Story
Books, Comics, Interview Chris Well 3/16/23 Books, Comics, Interview Chris Well 3/16/23

Douglas Wolk Q&A: How Marvel Comics Are All One Big Story

For someone researching the history of Marvel Comics, Wolk is a great tour guide: “I think it’s something that’s really special about this kind of enormous enormous story.”

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25 Monsters Who Are Marvel Superheroes
Comics, Flashback, Movies, TV Chris Well 2/2/23 Comics, Flashback, Movies, TV Chris Well 2/2/23

25 Monsters Who Are Marvel Superheroes

Celebrating those characters from Marvel’s dual legacies of monsters and superheroes—including Blade, She-Hulk, Venom, Morbius, Groot, Godzilla, Frankenstein's Monster, and more!

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Kang: 13 Facts About the MCU’s Time Conqueror
Movies, Comics, TV Chris Well 2/1/23 Movies, Comics, TV Chris Well 2/1/23

Kang: 13 Facts About the MCU’s Time Conqueror

The latest big bad in the MCU is the time-travelling villain Kang the Conqueror, one of the most dangerous, most exciting and most confusing villains from the Marvel Universe. It’s a good time to explore Kang’s history, odd angles, powers and motivations.

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Stan Lee: 13 Notable Cameo Appearances
Comics, TV, Movies, Flashback, Games Chris Well 12/28/22 Comics, TV, Movies, Flashback, Games Chris Well 12/28/22

Stan Lee: 13 Notable Cameo Appearances

Without Stan Lee, there would be no Marvel Comics. Part of his impact included dozens of appearances in related movies, TV shows, comics and games. Here is a list of our favorite cameos.

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14 Monster Families from The Munsters, Charmed, Hotel Transylvania, and more
TV, Movies, Comics, Magic, Witches, Vampires Chris Well 11/8/22 TV, Movies, Comics, Magic, Witches, Vampires Chris Well 11/8/22

14 Monster Families from The Munsters, Charmed, Hotel Transylvania, and more

Even monsters need family support. We explore 13 families that love their monsters—including Fantastic Four, the Looney Tunes Show, Addams Family, Flintstones, Bewitched, and lots more.

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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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