Monster Forge Presents: RETURN OF THE MONSTERS

A project in Los Angeles, CA by Monster Forge
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All your favorite classic monsters in a prestige hardcover graphic novel from Monster Forge!
Backers: 359
Average Pledge Per Backer: $73

Funded: $26,386 of $9,000
Dates: Mar 4th -> Apr 3rd (30 days)
Project By: Monster Forge
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Latest News

WE DID IT! THANK YOU!

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who believed in and backed RETURN OF THE MONSTERS! You’ve already made this book a massive success… and this is just the beginning. From the start, we envisioned RETURN OF THE MONSTERS as more than just one book.... (Read More)

$26,000! STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED!

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I'm a little bit shocked, I have to say... 20 minutes to go and we did it!!!Thank you all!  This Jonboy Meyers pieces is going to be awesome!!!   (Read More)

24k GOAL UNLOCKED + LAST STRETCH GOAL REVEALED!!!

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED!!!Not to mention all the great stretch goals that have already been unlocked: All physical books will now have a great new dust jacket with all new cover art from John Cboins.  The book cover will now have a great matte finish... (Read More)

Digital-Only Backers: Don’t Miss These Exclusive Extras!

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! As we approach the final stretch of our campaign, we want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your incredible support! Your enthusiasm for Return of the Monsters has been amazing, and we’re so excited to bring this... (Read More)

WE JUST HIT 20K!!!

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
I want to take this opportunity to welcome everyone to...THE MONSTER CLUB!!! Plus all the great stretch goals that have already been unlocked: All physical books will now have a great new dust jacket with all new cover art from John Cboins.  The... (Read More)

$779 away from all of you getting your name in the book AND getting the official MONSTER CLUB card!

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! As of right now we are $779 away from all of you getting your name in the book AND getting the official MONSTER CLUB card (that'll unlock rewards on future campaigns). So thanks for supporting but we could really use your help getting the... (Read More)

NEW STRECH GOAL REVEALED!

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We still have 3 days to go!!!  Let's keep unlocking awesome stretch goals rewards! (Read More)

18K STRETCH GOAL - UNLOCKED!!!

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED!!! Not to mention all the great stretch goals that have already been unlocked: All physical books will now have a great new dust jacket with all new cover art from John Cboins.  The book cover will now have a great matte... (Read More)

SPOILER WARNING - ROTM Sneek Peek #1

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
SPOILER WARNINGI was going to wait until after the campaign to start sharing updates with new book art, but I just can’t wait — so I’m starting a week early! I haven’t decided if I’ll post once or twice a week... let’s just say at least... (Read More)

Stretch goals and final days!

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, all!  I'm off to WonderCon to chat comics and monsters all weekend but John is here to answer your comments, questions, etc.  Thanks again for being a part of this campaign and thanks for spreading the word (let's get all those stretch goals)... (Read More)

BIG NEWS!!! Stretch Goal Bonus and Monster Club Reveal!

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
HARTMAN Mini Print added to 18k Stretch Goal!David Hartman just delivered this fantastic pin-up of all the Monsters from ROTM and we could not wait to offer it to our backers!  We decided to boost the 18k goal from just the amazing Perkin's Gillman... (Read More)

Thanks and questions for all of those still thinking about backing RETURN OF THE MONSTERS!

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
To everyone who has backed Monster Forge, John and I just want to say thanks again.  In addition to the campaign, we're working hard to make sure all of these products are of the highest quality whether book, print, pin, mask or skateboard deck! To... (Read More)

John Wrightson ROTM Frankenstein Vinyl Mask - Update #2

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
The sculpting is complete and the molding process has begun!Some close-up shots of the awesome detail in John's sculptThe stitches!!! Great skin texture This mask is going to be fantastic!  Highly collectible and rare - do not miss your chance to... (Read More)

Monster Forge's RETURN OF THE MONSTERS at WonderCon!

March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Join Shannon Eric Denton at WonderCon for some more info on our Monster Forge RETURN OF THE MONSTERS book!  We'd love to see you and chat monsters and comics! Monstrous Horror in Comics, Film, and Beyond! Friday March 28, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm... (Read More)

UNLOCKED!!! - 15k STRETCH GOAL!

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED!!!  Not to mention all the great stretch goals that have already been unlocked: All physical books will now have a great new dust jacket with all new cover art from John Cboins.  The book cover will now have a great matte... (Read More)

Return of the Monsters on Geekscape!

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
John and I had a great time talking Monster Forge's  RETURN OF THE MONSTERS with Jonathan London on the Geekscape podcast last night. Check it out!   https://www.youtube.com/live/2pEdVfcJuO0?si=j2fMAsPOH9bBHVT2 Thanks again for all the support and... (Read More)

Monster Forge's RETURN OF THE MONSTERS Monster Club!

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
John and I would like to not only thank all of you but welcome you into the Monster Forge Monster Club! Thanks for the Return of the Monsters support and we're so excited to be moving towards our next stretch goal.  We'd also like to thank so many... (Read More)

$13K STRETCH GOAL - UNLOCKED!!!

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED!!! Not to mention all the great stretch goals that have already been unlocked: All physical books will now have a great new dust jacket with all new cover art from John Cboins.  The book cover will now have a great matte... (Read More)

MY FAVORITE MONSTER - JOHN CBOINS

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Which classic monster is your favorite, and what makes them stand out from the rest?Ever since I was a kid, the Wolfman has been one of my two favorite monsters (I won’t mention the second one until my next update). To me, there is something deeply... (Read More)

Return of the Monsters appreciation and Happy St. Patrick's Day!

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
John and I just want to express our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who’s supported Monster Forge Presents: Return of the Monsters so far! On this fantastic St. Patrick's Day, we feel incredibly lucky to have you with us, along with the amazing... (Read More)

Madrid Skateboards x Monster Forge Return of the Monsters collaboration!

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Do you love monsters AND like to shred? Monster Forge is collaborating with skateboarding powerhouse Madrid Skateboards (makers of Marty McFly's Valterra deck in the movie Back To The Future)! Now you can get in on this limited time, highly exclusive... (Read More)

Stretch Goal Unlocked!!!

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
STRETCH GOAL UNLOCKED!!! All books will now have a great new dust jacket with all new cover art from John Cboins.  The book cover will now have a great matte finish with spot gloss accents!  Not to mention all the great goals that have already... (Read More)

Monster Forge and Nakatomi Inc (official Bernie Wrightson printmaker) join forces for RETURN OF THE MONSTERS!

March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
8 RETURN OF THE MONSTERS art prints signed by illustrator John Cboins. Includes: The Cover, Frankenstein’s Monster, Dracula, Mister Hyde, The Invisible Man, The Mummy and The Gillman. All are 11x17 on high quality art paper printed by our awesome... (Read More)

Return of the Monsters Monster Cards!

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re so close to funding, and we need YOUR help to push us over the line! If we fund in the next 24 hours, we’ll unlock the first TWO stretch goals: Stretch Goal #1 - ROTM expanded to 52 pages with 6 new mini origin stories PLUS signed books for... (Read More)

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS SUNDAY SPECIAL!!!

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re so close to funding, and we need YOUR help to push us over the line!If we fund in the next 24 HOURS, we’ll unlock the first TWO stretch goals:Stretch Goal #1 - ROTM expanded to 52 pages with 6 new mini origin stories PLUS signed books for... (Read More)

Monster Forge and Yesterdays join forces on the Kickstarter for Return of the Monsters to bring you the limited edition Monster Forge: We Makes Monsters (Glow In The Dark) Frankula Enamel Pin!

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Monster Forge x Yesterdays collaboration! Monster Forge and Yesterdays join forces on the Kickstarter for Return of the Monsters to bring you the limited edition Monster Forge: We Makes Monsters (Glow In The Dark) Frankula Enamel Pin! Check out this... (Read More)

Monstrous community for Return of the Monsters!

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for backing our Return of the Monsters Kickstarter and helping us to almost get funded. We wanted to take a minute though to shout out friends running one as well! Joel Meadows, Dan Panosian and more so we know it'll be a good... (Read More)

John Wrightson Creates the ROTM Frankenstein Vinyl Mask! Update #1

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Behind the scenes shots of John Wrightson putting the finishing touches on the clay sculpt that will become the RETURN OF THE MONSTERS Frankenstein vinyl mask!Our Frankenstein's head has some monstrous proportions, not exactly the shape of your... (Read More)

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