Did the monster family sitcom actually borrow elements from the first Marvel Comics series? Revealing the uncanny similarities between the influential comic book legacy and the monstrous (but beloved) television sitcom! Back in the early 1960s, Marvel Comics kicked off with the debut of the Fantastic Four comic book series. Just a couple of years later, The Munsters TV show also launch. 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… Related links: Was ‘The Munsters ..read more

A record-breaking number of voters for the 22nd Annual Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards backed GODZILLA MINUS ONE as the best genre film of 2023. Named after an obscure B-movie villain of the 1940s, The Rondo Awards honor the best in classic horror research, creativity and film preservation. The past few weeks we’ve been talking a lot about remembering the 1950s alien horror MST3K-ified movie Robot Monster—and now the movie is being honored by The Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards. The 70th Anniversary 3-D edition of Robot Monster restored by Bob Furmanek and 3-D Film Archive was name ..read more

We pick some beloved TV robots, androids, cyborgs, and mechanical life forms. Is your favorite on our list? Over the decades, there have been several examples of robots on TV—including salutes to helpers and heroes, as well as warnings about evil robots. (And then you have guys like Bender that sort of fall somewhere in between.) In case you missed it, there’s a big deal on Kickstarter right now involving a comics anthology revolving around the 1950s indie movie Robot Monster. More info here about this BIG book. To celebrate this event, Monster Complex™ has scheduled several posts that look at ..read more

The Archie’s Weird Mysteries writer talks about the upcoming comic book collection celebrating the alien invader that’s a gorilla in a diving helmet. “It’s a combination of my love of classic sci-fi, horror, and comedy films being able to be manifested in this one project.” Over the past few weeks, Monster Complex has talked a few times about the in-the-works comic book anthology Robot Monster Comics in 3-D. The project involves a number of writers and artists creating new stories inspired by the movie. (It should be noted that my wife and I are two of the creators involved with the project ..read more

“I’m especially thrilled to have young talents on our team. They are the next generation of classic film fans and it’s great having them on board.” The founder of 3D Film Archive talks about the reissue of 1953 alien horror movie Robot Monster (including all the bonus materials) and why he’s following it with a 3-D graphic novel Robot Monster anthology. When the old sci-fi horror movie ROBOT MONSTER hit its 70th anniversary, the movie was celebrated with a 3-D restoration for a 2023 disc jammed full of bonus materials. Involved with the project was Bob Furmanek—3-D film restorationist, master ..read more

With tech so common now, it’s time to look back on some of our favorite robots from the movies—from the amazing to the weird. “I am an artificial human.”—Tima from Metropolis (2001) Kickstarter announcement: Find out about the all-new Robot Monster graphic novel anthology! Automated machines that can do stuff with little (or no) human help, robots have advanced a lot over the years. Over the centuries, ideas behind robotics go all the way back to Aristotle and Leonardo Da Vinci to more modern thinkers like businessman Henry Ford and science fiction author Isaac Asimov. Giving special not ..read more

“Instead of riffing the movies from the outside, you’re riffing from inside the comics, which is so fun.” Monster Complex talks with one of the contributors to a graphic novel anthology celebrating 1950s sci-fi horror movie ROBOT MONSTER. MST3K writer Harold Buchholz’s career spans the worlds of comics and television. He’s written for the classic heckling-old-genre-movies show Mystery Science Theater 3000—including both the TV show and the tie-in MST3K comic book. Of course, his involvement with MST3K is a big deal to us at Monster Complex. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (often referred to by t ..read more

Yes, the 1950s movie where the alien invader is a gorilla in a diving helmet. (And yes, I’m one of the creators involved in the hardcover collection.) 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 one that was on MST3K. (A movie for which Joe Dante said, “There’s never been a picture like it.”) DETAILS ABOUT THIS KICKSTARTER DEAL Following the recent ROBOT MONSTER 70th-anniversary 3D restoration, they’ve decided to continue the celebration with an all-new 3-D ha ..read more

Sometimes a “bad” movie can still give viewers a good time—including Godzilla, Universal Monsters, Killer Tomatoes, and more.  “Bring me back to a life of misery and despair?” These days, there are lots of amazing monster movies out there. But what about those that share that sensation of being “so bad they’re good”? Fine, there are “good” monster movies and there are “bad” monster movies. But then there are those that fit somewhere between: Sure, you can complain about this or that—but it’s still as engaging as all get out. For all you freaks out there who want to see some monster movies ..read more

In the classic 1897 gothic horror novel Dracula, we meet the famous monster hunter Professor Abraham Van Helsing. Best known through many adaptations of the book, Van Helsing is often considered the prototype of monster hunters in paranormal fiction. He has inspired characters like Buffy Summers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the Winchester brothers in the Supernatural series. The original book—written by Bram Stoker—has, of course, been adapted LOTS of times. There are HUNDREDS of movies that offer some version of Dracula. And of course, Van Helsing—and his descendants—have also appeared ..read more