MONSTER FORGE UNLEASHES THE EXPLORER’S GUIDE TO THE MONSTROUS CRYPTID CREATURES OF THE UNITED STATES
THE OFFICIAL MONSTER FORGE CRYPTIDAGORIA FROM CREATORS SHANNON ERIC DENTON AND CHRIS GUGLIOTTI
A MONSTROUS HANDBOOK OF AMERICA’S STRANGEST AND MOST BELOVED LEGENDS!
Hold onto your hiking boots and sharpen your sense of wonder—Monster Forge is thrilled to announce the launch of THE EXPLORER’S GUIDE TO THE MONSTROUS CRYPTID CREATURES OF THE UNITED STATES, a lushly illustrated, wildly entertaining field guide of the nation’s most elusive legends, debuting on Kickstarter July 23rd.
From the foggy hills of Appalachia to the dusty deserts of the Southwest, this one-of-a-kind Cryptidagoria brings over fifty legendary creatures to life like never before. Written by acclaimed creator and Monster Forge founder Shannon Eric Denton (Kingdom Riders, League of Legends) and brought to vivid, eerie life by artist Chris Gugliotti (Wonder Woman, Teen Titans GO), this guide is both a love letter to folklore and a field journal for the brave.
“Cryptids have always been the ultimate ‘what if?’” says writer Shannon Eric Denton. “They’re the mysteries hiding in our own backyards. We wanted to give people a passport into that world, whether you’re a hardcore cryptid chaser or just a curious traveler with a flashlight and a dream.”
“Every creature tells a story,” adds artist Chris Gugliotti. “From the mischievous Jackalope to the terrifying Jersey Devil, these monsters are part of our culture—and they deserve to be celebrated with a little fear and a lot of fun. This guide is our love letter to all things hidden and wild.”
Whether you’re a die-hard cryptozoologist, a road-tripping monster hunter, or someone who just loves a good spooky story, THE EXPLORER’S GUIDE TO THE MONSTROUS CRYPTID CREATURES OF THE UNITED STATES is your essential companion into the unknown. Detailed illustrations, regional maps, fun facts, and in-universe notes make it the perfect addition to any adventurer’s backpack.
Kickstarter campaign launches July 23, 2025. Be ready—because these monsters won’t stay hidden for long!
ABOUT MONSTER FORGE
Founded by writer and producer Shannon Eric Denton, Monster Forge is a transmedia company with decades of experience creating movies, comics, books, animation, toys, and more for the world’s biggest brands. Specializing in horror across all ages, Monster Forge develops a full spectrum of monstrous content—from fun, family-friendly creature adventures to full-throttle adult scares.
With a robust multi-platform production division, Monster Forge brings its ever-growing library of original titles—and its powerhouse network of creators—to life across film, television, publishing, gaming, and merchandising.
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