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.”
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.
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.”
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.
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.”)
14 Great Women Comics Creators
Celebrating Women’s History Month with some great comic book writers. Whether you’re talking about Marvel Comics or DC Comics or an indie publisher, any list of great comic book writers would include several women.
Cyberpunk? Best books, movies, more exploring a dystopian future with “high tech and low life”
Cyberpunk science fiction shows high tech and low life—including cyborg stuff, nano tech, and jumping into cyberspace. We show how fans of Blade Runner, Cyberpunk 2077, or Akira can find more great cyberpunk science fiction.
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!
How the author of FRIGHT NIGHT is expanding the world of the original vampire movie
In the classic, a teen horror film addict is shocked to discover his neighbor is a vampire. Find out how the original movie’s writer and director is revisiting the whole story with a new book trilogy and a new comic book series!
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.
Wait—Al Capone is a VAMPIRE?
A new comic book mini-series shows vampire hunters in the big city having to deal with the legendary Al Capone. Because he’s BACK. And he’s a VAMPIRE! Written by J.C. Vaughn with art from Brendon Fraim and Brian Fraim, the story continues the epic saga in the Vampire, PA brand.
Was ‘The Munsters’ inspired by a comic book company? 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…
Supernatural crime comic book UNDERHEIST from David and Maria Lapham: “All these twisted, nightmarish ideas started to flood in…”
The people behind crime comic Stray Bullets now bring the hellish new heist series UNDERHEIST in December. “We had this idea for a more straightforward story. Quickly all these twisted, nightmarish ideas started to flood in.”
HEADLESS HORSEMAN comics anthology from Dark Horse for Halloween
Comics publisher Dark Horse is a regular in the horror comics space. Find out about their new 56-page horror anthology The Headless Horseman Halloween Annual 2023. Contributor David Dastmalchian LOVES anthological horror. “There's a wonderful space in things that horrify us for laughter and comedy.”
Remembering Keith Giffen (1952-2023) comic book icon behind Justice League, Rocket Raccoon, Blue Beetle, more
Remembering comic book legend Keith Giffen, who created or co-created characters Rocket Raccoon, Lobo, Ambush Bug, and (the newest) Blue Beetle. He also worked on Legion of Superheroes, Justice League International, and more.
S.H. Cotugno on Jekyll and Hyde comic: “If I can get you to laugh…you’re more likely to care when I throw them off a cliff.”
TV animator S.H. Cotugno is releasing a collection of the popular webcomic series inspired by Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. “My hope is: if I can get you to laugh along with my characters, you’re more likely to care when I throw them off a cliff.”
Scooby-Doo and DC Comics: 13 Super Team-ups
Find out about the new movie with Scooby-Doo and Krypto. Also, find more info about Scooby-Doo’s impact on pop culture, the history of Krypto the super dog, and info about more of the many team ups that Scooby-Doo has had with characters in the DC Comics universe…
Comic Book Origins: Man Thing
Dr. Theodore Sallis’ failed Super-Soldier Serum turned him into a creature born of magic and science. The swamp creature known as Man-Thing debuted in 1971, but the Marvel Comics monster hero’s origin story has grown complex over the years…
Blue Devil: Hilarious Horror Comedy Superhero Comic
Horror comedy comic book series Blue Devil starred a reluctant monster superhero who served as a kind of opposite-bookend to the legendary Swamp Thing series written by Alan Moore. “We were lucky to be around during one of those unusual times.”—Blue Devil co-creator Dan Mishkin
Q&A: Vincenzo Natali on his sci-fi horror graphic novel TECH: “I’m fascinated by the duality of our relationship to our technology.”
What would humans do if they got their hands on ALIEN TECHNOLOGY? They would exploit it for PROFIT. Check out our interview with filmmaker Vincenzo Natali about his sci-fi graphic novel lamenting the horrors of humans misusing alien technology.