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Werewolf by Night: Early Viewers Love MCU’s Halloween Special
Werewolves, TV, Comics Chris Well 9/29/22 Werewolves, TV, Comics Chris Well 9/29/22

Werewolf by Night: Early Viewers Love MCU’s Halloween Special

Coming to Disney+ Oct 7, Werewolf by Night is a TV special based on the Marvel Comics character. Early reviews are really positive. Watch the video below for the first example I saw...

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Archie Comics introduces Sabrina’s nemesis
Witches, Magic, Comics, Flashback Chris Well 9/7/22 Witches, Magic, Comics, Flashback Chris Well 9/7/22

Archie Comics introduces Sabrina’s nemesis

Archie Comics celebrates the 60th anniversary of its main witch, Sabrina Spellman, with an anniversary special issue, as well as a 500-page trade collection featuring classic Sabrina stories.

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Ms. Marvel Actress Is An MCU Fan
TV, Comics Chris Well 6/30/22 TV, Comics Chris Well 6/30/22

Ms. Marvel Actress Is An MCU Fan

A Pakistani-American growing up in Jersey City, Kamala Khan idolized super heroes—never dreaming she’d be able to join her role models safeguarding society from the forces of evil.

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26 Swamp Monsters from Myths, Comics, X-Files, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more
Comics, Flashback, TV, Movies Chris Well 6/23/22 Comics, Flashback, TV, Movies Chris Well 6/23/22

26 Swamp Monsters from Myths, Comics, X-Files, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more

There are swamp monsters at more than one comic book company—and, as you’ll see in this list, there are other sources involved, including mythology and TV…

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Neil Gaiman & Company: Complete Books of Magic series
Comics, Books, Magic Chris Well 5/29/22 Comics, Books, Magic Chris Well 5/29/22

Neil Gaiman & Company: Complete Books of Magic series

One can look at Timothy and say, “Wow, he looks like Harry Potter,” but the fact is that Harry Potter looks like him. Books of Magic’s hero debuted seven years before Harry Potter.

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She-Hulk on Disney+: 8 Facts You Should Know Before Watching The Series UPDATED
Comics, TV, Comedy Chris Well 5/20/22 Comics, TV, Comedy Chris Well 5/20/22

She-Hulk on Disney+: 8 Facts You Should Know Before Watching The Series UPDATED

With the upcoming Disney+ series “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” a lot of people want to know more about her. Let’s bring you up to speed!

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Frankenstein’s Monster: 13 Alternate Versions
Flashback, Universal Monsters, TV, Movies, Books, Comedy, Comics Chris Well 4/2/22 Flashback, Universal Monsters, TV, Movies, Books, Comedy, Comics Chris Well 4/2/22

Frankenstein’s Monster: 13 Alternate Versions

The creature from Mary Shelley’s 1800s novel Frankenstein is one of the most recognized icons in storytelling, having spent more than 200 years being adapted into all sorts of media.

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Morbius: 13 Connections to Marvel Comics
Movies, Comics Chris Well 3/21/22 Movies, Comics Chris Well 3/21/22

Morbius: 13 Connections to Marvel Comics

Morbius the Living Vampire first appeared as a villain for Spider-Man, before he became a moody, tragically flawed antihero in his own series and other titles.

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Frankenstein: The Two Faces of Dick Briefer's Frankenstein Monster
Flashback, Comics, Comedy Chris Well 2/21/22 Flashback, Comics, Comedy Chris Well 2/21/22

Frankenstein: The Two Faces of Dick Briefer's Frankenstein Monster

Comic book’s Dick Briefer created two different interpretations of the Frankenstein Monster. His interpretation in 1940 was horror. In 1943, he abruptly changed the series direction…

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Frankenstein: Marvel Comics Superhero
Comics, Flashback Chris Well 12/27/21 Comics, Flashback Chris Well 12/27/21

Frankenstein: Marvel Comics Superhero

Marvel Comics has a long history of both monsters and superheroes—including monsters that are superheroes. It’s only natural the ubiquitous Frankenstein’s Monster would join in.

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She-Hulk: Disney+ Preview
TV, Comics, Comedy Chris Well 11/19/21 TV, Comics, Comedy Chris Well 11/19/21

She-Hulk: Disney+ Preview

Disney+ Day 2021 Offered a First Look at the Upcoming ‘She-Hulk’ SeriesTatiana Maslany portrays Jennifer Walters, a lawyer specializing in superhuman-oriented legal cases.

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Archie Comics: Indian film director Zoya Akhtar to Adapt ‘The Archies’ for Netflix
TV, Movies, Comics Chris Well 11/12/21 TV, Movies, Comics Chris Well 11/12/21

Archie Comics: Indian film director Zoya Akhtar to Adapt ‘The Archies’ for Netflix

“I am super excited to have the chance to bring ‘The Archies’ to life. The characters are iconic and globally loved, which is also why I am a little nervous.”

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She-Hulk Is Back to Shake Up the Marvel Universe in New Comic Series by Rainbow Rowell and Roge Antonio
Comics, TV Chris Well 10/19/21 Comics, TV Chris Well 10/19/21

She-Hulk Is Back to Shake Up the Marvel Universe in New Comic Series by Rainbow Rowell and Roge Antonio

Marvel’s sensational powerhouse returns! One of comics’ most beloved heroes, Jennifer Walters, AKA She-Hulk, will star in a new ongoing comic series starting in January!

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‘ParaNorthern’ Graphic Novel: Endearing misfits seek to save their spooky, supernatural town
Comics, Books, Magic, Witches, Werewolves Chris Well 9/17/21 Comics, Books, Magic, Witches, Werewolves Chris Well 9/17/21

‘ParaNorthern’ Graphic Novel: Endearing misfits seek to save their spooky, supernatural town

Sometimes the most powerful magic comes from our connections to our family and friends. ParaNorthern (HMH Kids/Etch) is a deliciously humorous, cozy and bewitching graphic novel from Stephanie Cooke that will delight readers of all ages.

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200+ Monster Book Series
Books, Comics, Giant Monsters, Universal Monsters, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Zombies, Magic Chris Well 9/3/21 Books, Comics, Giant Monsters, Universal Monsters, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Zombies, Magic Chris Well 9/3/21

200+ Monster Book Series

List of book series that feature monsters, magic, folklore, urban fantasy, science gone wrong, alien invasions, zombies, vampires, and the supernatural.

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The GODZILLA Issue: Godzilla, Kong, and Gamera Movies, Games, Cartoons, More
Books, Comics, Movies, Animation, Games, Quizzes, Giant Monsters, TV Chris Well 8/18/21 Books, Comics, Movies, Animation, Games, Quizzes, Giant Monsters, TV Chris Well 8/18/21

The GODZILLA Issue: Godzilla, Kong, and Gamera Movies, Games, Cartoons, More

Celebrating Toho's legendary kaiju, plus Godzilla’s enemies (like King Ghidorah and Mechagodzilla) and Godzilla’s allies (like Kong, Mothra, and Rodan).

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Frankenstein: DC Comics Superhero
Comics, Flashback Chris Well 6/11/21 Comics, Flashback Chris Well 6/11/21

Frankenstein: DC Comics Superhero

DC Comics has had multiple versions of the monster—including a Batman villain, a Swamp Thing monster, a Superman villain, and a member of the Seven Soldiers of Victory.

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Underworld Series: Complete List of Films + Game
Vampires, Werewolves, Movies, Games, Comics, Flashback Chris Well 6/10/21 Vampires, Werewolves, Movies, Games, Comics, Flashback Chris Well 6/10/21

Underworld Series: Complete List of Films + Game

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MCU: 10 Predictions For Marvel Phase 4: Wandavision / Doctor Strange 2 / Spider-Man 3
Comics, Movies, TV, Magic Chris Well 6/8/21 Comics, Movies, TV, Magic Chris Well 6/8/21

MCU: 10 Predictions For Marvel Phase 4: Wandavision / Doctor Strange 2 / Spider-Man 3

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Dracula Comedy Roundup: Game, Movies, TV, Books, Comics, Videos
Flashback, TV, Universal Monsters, Vampires, Movies, Comics, Books, Comedy Chris Well 6/7/21 Flashback, TV, Universal Monsters, Vampires, Movies, Comics, Books, Comedy Chris Well 6/7/21

Dracula Comedy Roundup: Game, Movies, TV, Books, Comics, Videos

Many films have used the Count as a villain, while others have used him as a title character—or invoked his name as a buzzword or as shorthand…

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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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