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Monster Forge presents: SWORD OF THE WAR-MONSTER!

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THE AGE OF MONSTERS HAS BEGUN.

SWORD OF THE WAR-MONSTER!

“Some days, you just feel like swinging an axe until something gives. This book scratches that itch beautifully.” —Mark Waid (Superman, Captain America)

A savage new fantasy epic from MONSTER FORGE
 Written by Shannon Eric Denton & Jeff Mariotte | Art by David Hartman

“Nobody knew it, but the age of monsters was upon us…”

WHAT IS SWORD OF THE WAR-MONSTER?

A brutal new entry in the Monster Forge Universe, SWORD OF THE WAR-MONSTER is an oversized, standalone graphic novel that blends grimdark sword-and-sorcery with classic horror and unapologetic monster mayhem.

In a world ruled by power-mad wizards and crawling with arcane abominations, one monster — built from the bones and weapons of dead heroes — breaks free and sets out to destroy the very masters who created him.

“This is a story about power run amok — about what happens when the tools of war fight back,” says co-writer Jeff Mariotte (30 Days of Night, Desperadoes).
 “It’s raw, mythic, and packed with monster fights you’ve never seen before.”

“We wanted to create something that felt heavy metal and horrifyingly exciting — a fantasy book that hits like a hammer,” adds co-writer Shannon Eric Denton (X-Men, Avengers).
 “This isn’t about saving kingdoms… it’s about tearing down the rotten ones.”

With its Conan-meets-Frankenstein vibe and blood-drenched visuals, the book is perfect for fans of Berserk, Heavy Metal Magazine, Hellboy, and Lovecraftian dark fantasy.

THE STORY

“I was to be his mindless War-Monster.
 I was to secure his rule over a world torn apart by magic.
 But even wizards must deal with other wizards…”

When necro-wizard Bezulus stitched together his monstrous champion, the War-Monster, he intended to rule the world through fear and sorcery. But the creature he built from the remains of fallen warriors had other plans.

Now, with the cursed Blood-Blade in hand and vengeance burning in his veins, the War-Monster has one goal:
 KILL EVERY WIZARD.

“This world is heavy, grotesque, and epic in scale,” says artist David Hartman (Phantasm: Ravager, Heavy Metal).
 “Every page is soaked in shadows, blood, and the kind of monsters I always wanted to unleash on the world.”

INSIDE THE BOOK

100+ pages of brutal, wizard-slaying action
 Stunning gothic horror art by David Hartman
 Written by comics veterans Shannon Eric Denton & Jeff Mariotte
 Standalone graphic novel — no prior reading required
 A perfect mix of fantasy, horror, and heavy metal energy

AVAILABILITY

SWORD OF THE WAR-MONSTER drops on Kickstarter 10/15/2025!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/monsterforge/sword-of-the-war-monster 

ABOUT MONSTER FORGE

Monster Forge is a transmedia company with decades of experience making movies, comics, books, animation, toys and more for the world’s biggest brands. Monster Forge focuses on a spectrum of horror properties, ranging from light monster fare for children to full-blown adult scares with a multi-platform production division bringing their monstrous library of titles and creator relationships to film, television, publishing, gaming, and merchandising. We Make Monsters!

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Monster Forge’s Tabula Rasa makes the Daily Dead’s Horror Highlights!

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Monster Forge’s TABULA RASA Rises Again — Now Available Digitally on GlobalComix

Los Angeles, CA — The cult classic Tabula Rasa, originally published by Image Comics, is back from the grave—now available digitally for the first time ever on GlobalComix. This supernatural noir thriller from Monster Forge Productions resurrects a fan-favorite story about vengeance, identity, and second chances from an unforgettable creative team.

Created by Eisner-winning writer/artist Keith Giffen (Lobo, Justice League International) and writer Shannon Eric Denton (Kingdom Riders, Kraken), Tabula Rasa follows a dying cop whose soul is mystically transferred into a nearly indestructible clay version of himself. With only seven days to solve his own murder and exact vengeance before his soul is lost forever, the reanimated detective must confront not only the mystery of his death—but what it means to truly live.

The visually arresting series features art by the late Matt Jacobs, whose work on Tabula Rasa has continued to earn acclaim for its gritty, visceral energy.

“Tabula Rasa is one of the most fun and powerful stories I’ve had the privilege to tell,” said co-creator Shannon Eric Denton. “It’s about loss, legacy, and redemption… and now, thanks to GlobalComix, it finally gets a second life of its own.”

With its sharp writing, mythic undertones, and haunting visuals, Tabula Rasa remains as relevant and riveting as ever. The digital release makes this long out-of-print title accessible to a whole new generation of readers.

Now streaming exclusively on GlobalComix.com — discover the mystery. Witness the reckoning. https://globalcomix.com/c/tabula-rasa-1 

Horror Highlights: THE MAN IN MY BASEMENT, RABBIT TRAP, TABULA RASA, HUMAN, SOMNIUM

Monster Forge’s Brother Bedlam makes the Daily Dead’s Horror Highlights!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MONSTER FORGE PRODUCTIONS’ GRAPHIC NOVEL BROTHER BEDLAM NOW AVAILABLE ON GLOBALCOMIX
 Apocalyptic Action Meets Supernatural Mystery in a Bold New Vision by Keith Giffen, Shannon Eric Denton & Matt Jacobs

[Los Angeles, CA] — Monster Forge Productions is thrilled to announce the digital release of its breakout graphic novel, Brother Bedlam, now available on GlobalComix. Originally published by Image Comics, this genre-smashing title is written by the late Eisner Award-winner Keith Giffen and acclaimed writer-producer Shannon Eric Denton, with striking artwork and cover by the late Matt Jacobs.

A young minister faces a crisis of faith when he discovers he’s God’s sleeper agent — and the only thing standing between humanity and the apocalypse.

Described as Blade meets The Da Vinci Code, Brother Bedlam is a supernatural thriller that dives headfirst into themes of belief, destiny, and redemption — wrapped in kinetic action and cinematic visuals.

“Keith and I didn’t hold back,” said co-writer Shannon Eric Denton. “Brother Bedlam is packed with explosive moments, but it also asks big questions — about faith, about duty, about what we’re willing to fight for when everything’s on the line.”

The story follows a man of the cloth turned reluctant warrior, caught between divine purpose and personal doubt, as he races to unravel a conspiracy that could end the world.

“This isn’t your typical hero’s journey,” Denton added. “It’s dark, it’s raw, and it’s unapologetically original. Fans of supernatural action are in for something special. Matt’s epic visuals are a cinematic treat.”

Brother Bedlam is now available to read digitally at GlobalComix.com and brings a cult favorite back into the spotlight for longtime fans and new readers alike.

https://globalcomix.com/c/brother-bedlam

Horror Highlights: TERROR VISION, BROTHER BEDLAM, MIDNIGHT SYNDICATE, THE THING

Monster Forge’s Common Foe makes the Daily Dead’s Horror Highlights!

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MONSTER FORGE PRODUCTIONS UNLEASHES A HORROR CLASSIC FROM THE DEPTHS OF WAR

COMMON FOE Returns — Reborn on GlobalComix with New Firepower!

August 6, 2025 — Monster Forge Productions is proud to announce the chilling rerelease of the underground horror cult hit COMMON FOE, now terrifying a new generation of readers exclusively online at GlobalComix.

Written by legendary comic minds Keith Giffen (Lobo, Justice League) and Shannon Eric Denton (X-Men, Batman), with visceral, shadow-drenched artwork from JJ Dzialowski and Frederico Dallocchio, COMMON FOE plunges readers into a hellish nightmare set during one of the darkest chapters of human history—World War II’s Battle of the Bulge.

Originally published by Image Comics, COMMON FOE asks: What happens when man’s greatest evil collides with something far more monstrous?

A battle-weary squad of American soldiers. A ruthless German platoon. Natural enemies locked in a savage clash amid snow, steel, and blood. But when an ancient, inhuman force awakens from beneath the frostbitten soil, these two bitter foes must unite or die screaming in the snow.

“With Common Foe, Denton and Giffen have taken the war comic and given it the best twist I’ve seen in a few decades. Highly enjoyable and gripping stuff.”
— Ed Brubaker (Criminal, Captain America)

“…the combination of classic horror and smash-mouth war comics never fails to deliver. Bravo!”
— Phil Hester (Green Arrow, The Coffin)

“An inspiring genre mash-up. When it begins, you think you’re reading an excellent hard-boiled war comic, then the floor drops out from beneath you and you realize that the term ‘horrors of war’ has shadings that most of us have never considered.”
— Dwayne McDuffie (Static Shock, Justice League Unlimited)

“A war comic with a twist. Visceral and guttural. This team provides a great slow burn tale that eventually explodes in a glorious orgy of vampire violence.”
— Joe Casey (Ben 10, Godland)

Featuring a haunting cover by Esad Ribić (Thor: God of Thunder, Secret Wars) and an exclusive foreword from horror icon Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), this rerelease is more than a return—it’s a resurrection.

“Survive the night… or feed what’s coming.”

COMMON FOE is now available digitally via GlobalComix, remastered and more terrifying than ever. Daily Dead coverage

AVAILABLE NOW ON GLOBALCOMIX

https://globalcomix.com/a/monster-forge

About Monster Forge Productions

Monster Forge Productions is a creative studio and publishing powerhouse specializing in genre-driven storytelling that claws at the edges of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. Founded by industry veteran Shannon Eric Denton with a love for the monstrous and the macabre, Monster Forge resurrects forgotten nightmares, champions bold new voices, and delivers original content across games, toys, comics, and film.

https://www.monsterforgeproductions.com

Monster Forge’s SPECTORS coming soon from Titan Comics!

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“Spectors”: The New Horror Graphic Novel from Monster Forge!

Get ready for Spectors, the new Monster Forge horror graphic novel from writer Shannon Eric Denton and artist David Hartman! The creative team behind Kraken has reunited with Titan Comics for an all-new adventure following monster hunters as they uncover an monstrous cult’s plot to resurrect ancient evils. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/spectors-horror-graphic-novel-shannon-eric-denton-david-hartman-titan-comics/

Monster Forge’s SAVAGER from Panick Entertainment made the Daily Dead’s Horror Highlights!

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Monster Forge’s SAVAGER from Panick Entertainment made the Daily Dead’s Horror Highlights!

https://dailydead.com/horror-highlights-junior-savager-all-new-venom/

Monster Forge Productions Dirk Blackman PANICK Entertainment LLC Kewber Baal Shane Pierce Modern Fanatic Kris Longo Adam Schlagman Doug Pasko Mark McCann

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Monster Forge’s SAVAGER from Panick Entertainment on FANGORIA!

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Monster Forge’s SAVAGER from Panick Entertainment on FANGORIA!

https://www.fangoria.com/savager-comic-series/

Monster Forge Productions Dirk Blackman PANICK Entertainment LLC Kewber Baal Shane Pierce Modern Fanatic Kris Longo Adam Schlagman Doug Pasko Mark McCann

#monster #monsterforge #comics #graphicnovel #savager #panickentertainment #action #horror

Our next Monster Forge book is SAVAGER from Panick Entertainment!

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Here we go! David Dastmalchian Writing Horror Comic Book for Newly Launched Genre Company Panick Entertainment. “Among other talents expected to take part of Panick’s initial slate are comics veteran Bart Sears and Michelle Sears, Shannon Eric Denton, screenwriter Dirk Blackman, Brendan Columbus, and artist Tehani Farr. ‘ It is time to Panick!” Savager created by Dirk Blackman and Shannon Eric Denton.

#sdcc #comics #monster #monsterforge #panickentertainment Dirk Blackman Panick Entertainment

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/david-dastmalchian-horror-comic-book-panick-entertainment-1235957927/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEWVMZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcfIwC8AE749rOCBZz-_68qbs_d3X3VINl_GZZMfYKwldc-EoVmZKpKqCQ_aem_r5MVJsQVuQXsgW5OI3Ekow

Our Monster Forge’s MONSTER BORN at Dark Horse via Dread Central!

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Our Monster Forge Productions book MONSTER BORN by Tom Mandrake, Steve Niles, Michael Atiyeh and myself (and published by Dark Horse Comics, LLC) is featured on Dread Central today!

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1506740235

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1506740232

https://lnkd.in/gKmTddathttps://www.dreadcentral.com/news/459758/monster-born-get-an-exclusive-look-at-steve-niles-and-shannon-eric-dentons-new-supernatural-graphic-novel/

#monster #monsterforge #monsterborn #horror #steveniles #tommandrake #comics