Grumpy Old Monsters

IDW's Grumpy Old Monsters (2004) is a one-shot comic that brings together classic Universal monsters—Dracula, the Wolf Man, and the Mummy—as they grumble about the indignities of modern life. Written by a team including Joe R. Lansdale, John Ney Rieber, and John Lustig, with art by Val Mayerik, this anthology offers a humorous, character-driven take on horror icons past their prime. It stands as a quirky, affectionate tribute to the genre's golden age, filtered through a comedic lens that feels both timeless and of its era.