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| Title: | Monsters Unleashed |
| Publisher: | Marvel Comics |
| Imprint: | Curtis Magazines |
| Type: | Ongoing series |
| Years published: | 1973-1975 |
| Total issues: | 11 |
| Featuring: | Frankenstein Monster; Gabriel Rosetti; Jack Russell; Man-Thing |
| Creators: | Doug Moench; Chris Claremont; Earl Norem; Bob Larkin; Val Mayerik; Neal Adams; Sonny Trinidad; José Antonio Domingo |
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| Next: | Volume Two |
Monsters Unleashed is a black and white illustrated magazine series of the horror genre. It was published by Marvel Comics and distributed through Curtis Magazines. It was published from March, 1973 to February, 1975, spanning a total of eleven issues. In addition to random anthology stories, Monsters Unleashed also featured tales starring notable Marvel Universe characters including the Frankenstein Monster, the Man-Thing, Tigra the Were-Woman, the Wendigo, Jack Russell - the Werewolf by Night, and Gabriel Rosetti - the Devil Hunter.
Issues
- Monsters Unleashed 1
- Monsters Unleashed 2
- Monsters Unleashed 3
- Monsters Unleashed 4
- Monsters Unleashed 5
- Monsters Unleashed 6
- Monsters Unleashed 7
- Monsters Unleashed 8
- Monsters Unleashed 9
- Monsters Unleashed 10
- Monsters Unleashed 11
Annuals & Specials
- Monsters Unleashed Annual 1
Collections
- Essential Man-Thing 1
- Essential Marvel Horror 1
- Essential Marvel Horror 2
- Essential Monster of Frankenstein 1
- Man-Thing Omnibus 1
- Man-Thing by Steve Gerber: The Complete Collection
- Man-Thing by Steve Gerber: The Complete Collection 2
- Marvel Horror Omnibus 1
Notes & Trivia
- Frankenstein, and all related characters, are based on concepts developed by English author Mary Shelley's as presented in her 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus. The Frankenstein story has since been adapted and expanded upon in numerous films, novels, comic books and television projects.
- The character of Ted Sallis, aka the Man-Thing was created by writers Roy Thomas & Gerry Conway and artist Gray Morrow. He first appeared in the third story in Savage Tales #1 in May, 1971. Most of the early Man-Thing stories following his inaugural appearance were written by Steve Gerber.
- The character of Jack Russell was created by Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas & Gerry Conway and artist Mike Ploog. He first appeared in the "Night of Full Moon... Night of Fear!" story from Marvel Spotlight #2 from February, 1972.
- The cover copy for this series identifies the title as Monsters Unleashed!, which redirects to this page.
- A second Monster Unleashed series was published in 2017, which featured the cadre of classic Jack Kirby giant space monster characters from the 1960s such as Rommbu and Orggo the Unconquerable. Seriously. Try to conquer him. See what happens.