Celebrating Women’s History Month 2025 with Monster Complex female authors!
To join in Women’s History Month, Monster Complex wants to share several of the women authors we’ve talked about on the site. Find out more about these ladies—plus links to find them online.
It’s Clobberin’ Time: Fantastic Four’s Ben Grimm AKA The Thing in new comics 2025
Marvel Comics mini-series The Thing hits shelves just ahead of MCU's Fantastic Four movie July. Searching for a missing child, the Thing must unravel the mystery—even if that means becoming a wanted man.
Libro.fm: Love Audiobooks? How to Support Your Local Bookstore Online
Wondering how to get audiobooks and also support local independent bookstores? Libro.fm shares profits with local booksellers around the world—including the store that you got to choose.
Bookshop: How buying eBooks can now support your local bookstore
Since its launch five years ago, online platform Bookshop.org has been helping local bookstores sell online. And now the company offers a way for indie bookstores to sell eBooks, too.
Where to Buy Your Books (That’s Not Amazon)
You have have more options where to buy your books. Offering links to find a bunch of different booksellers—including Bookshop, plus booksellers specializing in horror, SF, Fantasy, and more.
Complete Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. Book Series by Kevin J. Anderson In Order
The star of Kevin J. Anderson’s hysterical mysteris, Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. was a private investigator when he was murdered. But even death won’t keep a good detective down.
Godzilla vs. Marvel *and* DC Comics in 2025
Giant monster legend Godzilla returns to American comic books in 2025—with brand-new stories at Marvel Comics and DC Comics. The King of Monsters will meet again with the likes of Fantastic Four and Justice League in brand-new stories.
Most Popular Posts 2024
Monster Complex celebrates our articles that got the most views in the past year! Looking back at our most-read monster stories from 2024, including stories about monsters in books, movies, TV, music, comic books, and more.
Interview: J.J. Ackerknecht on ‘Ruthless Space Pirates are Marauding’
Author J.J. Ackerknecht talks about his superhero LitRPG series All I Got is This Stat Menu. JayAck talks about how his sci-fi book series is moving from being mostly Earth-focused to expanding out into the farther reaches of space. “Each book really builds on the one before it.”
Laugh Or Scream: 50+ Comedy Horror Books
Horror and comedy both make us jump—which is why these elements work together so well together. Looking at books from authors like Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Tanya Huff, Kelley Armstrong, John Scalzi, Diana Rowland, and Kevin J. Anderson, plus many authors you should meet.
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 book How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler.
Monster Authors: Where to Submit Your Short Fiction + Prompts
Looking for places to send your monster stories? We’ve posted links to some places looking for urban fantasy, horror stories, science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction.
Coming to print: The alien zombie attack Plan 9 From Outer Space: The Novelization
The 1957 sci-fi horror movie called the “worst film ever made” has a new book version coming for the 100th birthday of Edward D. Wood Jr., the man who wrote, directed, produced, and even edited the movie.
Interview: Meg Ripley on NECROLOGY
In our exclusive interview, Meg Ripley tells Monster Complex how NECROLOGY sets up the bigger picture, some of her favorite horror fiction, and how her book impacts particular kinds of readers.
Interview: Johnny Compton on DEVILS KILL DEVILS
In our exclusive interview, the author explains how his monster research impacts him as a storyteller, and how he wrestles with both real-world monsters and those that are fantastical…
Interview: Evette Davis about THE OTHERS
Exclusive interview with the author about her new urban fantasy that takes readers on thrilling journey into Bay Area’s supernatural underbelly. “Expect drama, romance, steamy sex, and heightened emotions—with Democracy hanging in the balance!”
Making THE HOWLING: Behind the scenes of the 1981 horror classic
Based on the novel by Gary Brandner, this riveting werewolf tale sinks its teeth into your deepest fears and never lets go. The videos include the movie trailer and the documentary taking you behind the scenes of the classic werewolf movie.
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).
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.
Complete list of Dracula movies from British studio Hammer
British studio Hammer kicked off their classic monster movies with their Dracula films often starring Christopher Lee as Count Dracula and Peter Cushing as Doctor Van Helsing. Find out about all nine movies in their series.