Monsters of the Movies

Marvel’s Monsters of the Movies (1974–1975) was a short-lived, three-issue magazine-sized series that celebrated classic horror cinema. Written primarily by Alan Hewetson, Jim Harmon, and Roy Thomas, with art from Barry Smith, Mike Royer, and Syd Shores, it presented a mix of articles, features, and comic adaptations spotlighting iconic movie monsters. Though brief, the series captured the era’s growing fascination with film monster lore and showcased Marvel’s willingness to branch into pop-culture journalism.