#The Story

"Millennia ago, an ancient society existed. In the dominion of Hypothrexia, a ruling class of sorcerers communed with powerful, otherworldly, chaotic forces. In an effort to control these powers, the sorcerers created a terrible artifact that could summon and harness the ungodly essence of these entities — a MONSTER FORGE.
But such energies are not meant to be controlled. The frenzied, berserk backlash ripped their world apart, killed the dinosaurs, brought about the Ice Age, shifted the continents, and birthed a new world.
Over countless eons, the Monster Forge was forgotten — but it is still out there, hidden, buried, hemorrhaging dark energies that have influenced the world ever since. Forgotten by all but the most sinister of cults...
Until now."

Featuring an unholy alliance of some of the comic industry’s most legendary and visionary talents, this first volume explodes onto the page with terrifying tales and monstrous mythologies that will reshape the horror genre. From cursed crusaders and supernatural survivors to ghastly guardians, these are the monsters who don’t hide under your bed — they protect it.

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Packed with bonus material, Monster Club exclusives, and special rewards featuring the creators, this is a collector’s must-have.

Shannon Eric Denton (Justice League) wrote all stories, with the following all-star artists illustrating each tale:

KJ & OMEGA BOMB: E.J. Su (Blood & Thunder)
Once, Galvarax was one of earth’s most dangerous titanic enemies! An ancient wizard's spell, though, reduced the bewildering behemoth to the size of a toddler! Trapped for millenia, he's now free but vulnerable. He embarrassingly relies on the aid of the malfunctioning kaiju-killer entombed along with him, for survival. Together, they are–KJ and Omega-Bomb!

BIG YETI: Bret Blevins (New Mutants)
During a blizzard, snowboarder Blake Baron takes shelter in a cave and falls into an ancient yeti burial chamber. Accidentally unleashing mystical energies beyond comprehension, Blake Baron is transformed into…Monster Forge Presents BIG YETI

SEA-LORD: Rick Hoberg (X-Men: The Animated Series)
In an undersea temple, deepsea welder Mark Malone releases eldritch forces and is transformed into a tentacled sea-beast. Now savior to those who make their living from the sea and still fear the old ones, Mark is the…Monster Forge Presents SEA-LORD

ROTSKIN: Roger Robinson (Batman)
Reporter Jon Jenkinson is sacrificed by dark mages, his body is torn to shreds by eldritch energies. Though an old mystic tattoo spares him from death, his body is reassembled with the corpses around him. Horribly disfigured, Jon seeks justice for those society has forgotten. To do so he must embrace the horror which he has become …Monster Forge Presents ROTSKIN.

DOOMDEVIL: Ryan Liebe (in his comic debut!)
Child welfare Social worker Sandra Soto is consumed by a demonic vengeance and in order for her to not be consumed by it, she must release its power to consume those who harm the downtrodden. For much of her life she’s protected and helped victims of violence but now she finds herself an avatar of vengeance making victims of those who prey on the innocent. Sandra is the…Monster Forge Presents DOOM DEVIL

BRUTE-THULHU: Mike Dubisch (The Adventures of Professor Dario Bava)
When documentary researcher Milton Melnyk discovers an ancient tome in a used bookstore, he is cursed to transform into a hulking nightmare in times of extreme fear. Imbued with the mystical energies of an elder god, Milton Melnyk horrifically transformers into the eldritch powerhouse…Monster Forge Presents BRUTE-THULHU

DEATHROCK: Mike Manley (Darkhawk)
Motorcycle mechanic and heavy metal enthusiast Grant Gammill is murdered after saving a child from an occult biker gang. Grant, reborn as a living golem, channels his rage into supernatural force for vengeance. Grant may longer be truly human but as a champion for the oppressed, Grant is is now and forever…Monster Forge Presents DEATHROCK.

DEMON RANGER: Steven E. Gordon (X-Men: Evolution)
Breckie Hernandez gets a new horse and unbeknownst to her family, it's more hellspawn than horse. The dark forces hunting it, slaughter her family. Hell-bent on revenge, she and the hellspawn make a pact and Breckie is mystically transformed into…Monster Forge Presents The DEMON RANGER

GHOUL KING: Roy Burdine (Spider-Man)
Med-student Brian Bennett stumbles upon the slaughter of everyone at sheriff’s station by a covenant of demon-worshiping occultists eager to retrieve the body of a powerful mage. The mage’s ghost fuses his corpse to Brian’s lifeforce creating an unholy warrior, neither living nor dead. Brian Bennet is now and forever the…Monster Forge Presents GHOUL KING.

WEREWENDIGO: Jok (Dark Shadows)
Decorated Army Ranger Robert Garcia hides a monstrous secret—he's a werewolf. But when a cult of cursed elites tries to sacrifice him to their wendigo god, they awaken something far worse. Robert survives, infected by an ancient hunger, transformed by blood and rage into…Monster Forge Presents THE WEREWENDIGO

ONI-STEEL: David Hartman (Phantasm: Ravager)
When haunted former Marine, Lamont Brower, inherits an ancient oni-forged weapon tied to his family’s cursed past, he becomes the last hope against a rising tide of bloodthirsty demons and the monstrous soul that’s hunted his bloodline for centuries. To fight these monsters, Lamont wields…Monster Forge Presents Oni-Steel.

Each story in the anthology digs deep into the monstrous mythos of the Monster Forge Universe, introducing unforgettable original characters destined to stalk its pages for years to come. This is just the beginning. This debut makes a chilling and unforgettable entrance to the comic scene, injecting fresh energy and vision into the universe’s darkest corners. Upcoming issues of Forge of Monsters promise even more mayhem, with monster-mad talents like Phil Hester (Firebreather), David Hartman (Transformers), and many more industry giants, ready to bring even more monsters to life.

Also included in this release are two additional books, bundled with Forge of Monsters:

A chilling prequel brought to life with gritty, character-driven visuals by E.J. Su, Hunters unearths the origin of the Monster Forge universe. Set during the construction of the original U.S. railroad, it follows a crew of immigrant laborers who accidentally unleash a buried cosmic horror while tunneling through the American West. To stop it, they must seal it back beneath the earth — knowing the cost may be their lives... or something far worse.

Illustrated in haunting, surreal detail by Mike Dubisch, Atlantean plunges readers into a mythic underground nightmare, where ancient ruins pulse with sentient evil and drowned gods stir from slumber. Some secrets should stay unearthed.

From Lovecraftian nightmares to pulp-action terror, every title feeds into the growing Monster Forge continuity — where every monster has a story, and every story has teeth.

#Preview

FORGE OF MONSTERS

Here are some interior pages. Let's unlock the 'Add Color' Stretch Goals so we can make these pages pop even more!

HUNTERS (Prequel Graphic Novel)

ATLANTEAN (Standalone Graphic Novella)

Trading Cards, Art Print, Enamel Pin and Monster Forge Member Card

#About

Monster Forge focuses on a spectrum of horror properties, ranging from light monster fare for children to full-blown adult scares. Monster Forge enters the entertainment space with a multi-platform production division bringing their monstrous library of titles and creator relationships to film, television, interactive entertainment, gaming, and merchandising.

Here's a Fanbase Press interview with the creative team of Forge of Monsters

#Stretch Goals

Here's where you (the backers) come in! About every additional $2500 we get over our funding goal unlocks the funds to have a colorist add COLOR to each book!!

#Timeline

The books are complete and, if no coloring is unlocked then we expect to be ready to go to print shortly after receipt of campaign funds. BUT if we unlock the coloring of some or all of the books, we'll get started on that right after the campaign's over and it should take a few months to complete. Printing and shipping should take around three months, so delivery of rewards is expected to be done as early as February '25 and as late as May '25, depending on the potential coloring jobs.

Zoop will communicate with supporters should any delays occur, if there’s confusion about delivery, or if any other concerns pop up.