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16 King Kong innovative (sometimes surprising) books and comics
Giant Monsters, Books, Comics Chris Well 10/29/22 Giant Monsters, Books, Comics Chris Well 10/29/22

16 King Kong innovative (sometimes surprising) books and comics

Following his 1933 screen debut, Kong has inspired novels, comic books, stage productions, TV shows, and more. In this post, you’ll find several novels and comic book editions in print.

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Hulk vs Thor in 1988 and 2017
Movies, TV, Comics Chris Well 10/27/22 Movies, TV, Comics Chris Well 10/27/22

Hulk vs Thor in 1988 and 2017

Over the years, the Incredible Hulk and the Mighty Thor have battled across the pages of Marvel Comics. The two have also come to blows onscreen, including both film and TV.

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Doctor Fate: His History Before Black Adam
Movies, Comics, Magic Chris Well 10/18/22 Movies, Comics, Magic Chris Well 10/18/22

Doctor Fate: His History Before Black Adam

In the upcoming Black Adam movie, DC Comics’ legendary magic character Doctor Fate promises to be an important figure in the film. Find out info about this intriguing character…

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Why ‘She-Hulk’ paid tribute to 1970s Hulk series starring Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno
Comedy, Comics, TV, Flashback Chris Well 10/15/22 Comedy, Comics, TV, Flashback Chris Well 10/15/22

Why ‘She-Hulk’ paid tribute to 1970s Hulk series starring Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno

“Don’t make me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.” The season finale for “She-Hulk” mimicked the opening from the 1978-1982 TV series “The Incredible Hulk.” Click through for behind-the-scenes info.

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VIPs making horror comics: Creepshow, Bruce Campbell, Owl Goingback
Comics, Werewolves, Zombies Chris Well 10/15/22 Comics, Werewolves, Zombies Chris Well 10/15/22

VIPs making horror comics: Creepshow, Bruce Campbell, Owl Goingback

Here are some horror comics you should check out—from horror author Owl Goingback, noted actor Bruce Campbell, and the makers of a new comic for the classic title Creepshow.

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Marvel Cries Wolf: 13 Facts About Werewolf by Night
Werewolves, Comics, TV Chris Well 10/8/22 Werewolves, Comics, TV Chris Well 10/8/22

Marvel Cries Wolf: 13 Facts About Werewolf by Night

During the day, Jack Russell appears as a man, but when the sun sets and the moon rises, he becomes Werewolf by Night. We share a number of facts about the original comics, plus the process of turning them into a powerful TV special.

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‘Best of 2000 AD’ celebrates British SF comics
Comics Chris Well 10/8/22 Comics Chris Well 10/8/22

‘Best of 2000 AD’ celebrates British SF comics

Best of 2000 AD is a landmark series from the cult comic, bursting with its greatest stories for a new generation of readers. Each volume includes 200 pages bursting with their greatest stories, hand-curated for a new generation of readers.

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She-Hulk + More Characters That Talk to the Audience
Flashback, Comics, TV, Movies, Comedy Chris Well 10/6/22 Flashback, Comics, TV, Movies, Comedy Chris Well 10/6/22

She-Hulk + More Characters That Talk to the Audience

When She-Hulk’s TV series debuted, did you see that part where she turns to the viewers and talks to them? We share several examples of TV, movie, and comics characters doing that…

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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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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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