Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958) Magazine comic books 2014

This December, FM pays tribute to one of cinema's most legendary monster makers: Ray Harryhausen. From friendly mechanical owls to misunderstood Venusians to giants bent on death and destruction, Ray Harryhausen took lumps of clay and didn't simply animate them, but breathed life into them, imbuing each with a unique soul. Films like Jason and the Argonauts, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, 20 Million Miles to Earth, and Clash of the Titans made him a legend. But the man himself was just as dynamic as his work. Cover by Terry Wolfinger. Cover price $9.99.

When we lost Richard Matheson, the world lost one of its titans. From literary works and films like I Am Legend, A Stir of Echoes, and Hell House to TV classics like William Shatner's episodes of The Twilight Zone, Matheson was a writer who could work brilliantly in any medium. FM #272 looks at his life, work, and influence, and includes a special, exclusive memorial from members of his family. It also takes a look at the long and wonderful history of Sci-Fi literature. Our founding editor wasn't nicknamed "Mr. Sci-Fi" for nothing! In honor of his greatest love, we hit the high points and see how it all evolved, from Wells to Asimov to Crichton and beyond. With "History of Sci-Fi" cover by Jason Edmiston. Cover price $9.99.

Drive In Movie Cover by Sanjulian! Giant Spiders, Blobs, and Aliens... oh, my! The era of the drive-in movie brought cinemas an army of movies dedicated to giant things (humans, insects, Jell-O), space aliens, and cheap scares. While many of the films were quickly produced to cash in on the post-atomic hysteria or the pulp Sci-Fi boom, these wonderful B-movies combined with the culture and setting of the classic Drive-In to define what would be a golden age in cinema. One of TVs longest running genre shows, Supernatural, has gained a legion of followers by combining pop culture sensibilities with old school monster movies. Cover price $9.99.

Supernatural Cover by Terry Wolfinger! Giant Spiders, Blobs, and Aliens... oh, my! The era of the drive-in movie brought cinemas an army of movies dedicated to giant things (humans, insects, Jell-O), space aliens, and cheap scares. While many of the films were quickly produced to cash in on the post-atomic hysteria or the pulp Sci-Fi boom, these wonderful B-movies combined with the culture and setting of the classic Drive-In to define what would be a golden age in cinema. One of TVs longest running genre shows, Supernatural, has gained a legion of followers by combining pop culture sensibilities with old school monster movies. Cover price $9.99.

Art by Bob Eggleton. For 60 years, the 'King of Monsters' has reigned supreme. As we eagerly await the newest film from Japan's greatest beast, FM celebrates 60 years of Godzilla! We'll start with the first film and work our way up to this year's blockbuster as we dig into Godzilla's greatest battles and kaiju adversaries, his most notable films, and the legacy that has made him a legend. Expect big things from August Ragone and his Kaiju crew once again as they assemble this monster issue. All this and much more, featuring a Godzilla vs. Mothra cover by the one and only Bob Eggleton! 80 pages. Cover price $9.99.

Art by Bob Eggleton. For 60 years, the 'King of Monsters' has reigned supreme. As we eagerly await the newest film from Japan's greatest beast, FM celebrates 60 years of Godzilla! We'll start with the first film and work our way up to this year's blockbuster as we dig into Godzilla's greatest battles and kaiju adversaries, his most notable films, and the legacy that has made him a legend. Expect big things from August Ragone and his Kaiju crew once again as they assemble this monster issue. All this and much more, featuring a Godzilla vs. Mothra cover by the one and only Bob Eggleton! 80 pages. Cover price $9.99.

Who you gonna call?! It's been 30 years since Ghostbusters hit theaters, and this August we'll chat with cast and crew-as well as remember the late, great Harold Ramis - as they reflect on the classic flick. Plus, it's time once again to revisit the Planet of the Apes series as we anticipate the release of the newest in the series, Dawn of the Planet Of The Apes. Plus, exclusive interviews with legendary artist Drew Struzan, Dave and Lou Elsey talk about their newest practical effects extravaganza Wolves, and much more! Planet of the Apes cover by Jason Edmiston. 80 pages. Cover price $9.99.

Who you gonna call?! It's been 30 years since Ghostbusters hit theaters, and this August we'll chat with cast and crew-as well as remember the late, great Harold Ramis - as they reflect on the classic flick. Plus, it's time once again to revisit the Planet of the Apes series as we anticipate the release of the newest in the series, Dawn of the Planet Of The Apes. Plus, exclusive interviews with legendary artist Drew Struzan, Dave and Lou Elsey talk about their newest practical effects extravaganza Wolves, and much more! Planet of the Apes cover by Jason Edmiston. 80 pages. Cover price $9.99.

Cover by Jason Edmiston! October is always our favorite month here at FM, and that's why we celebrate by making an issue dedicated to fan favorites. First, we hop on the Pork-Chop Express with Jack Burton as we celebrate John Carpenter's classic Big Trouble in Little China. From behind the scenes of the film to a look at the new comic series, we'll dig deep into the secrets of the universe. Plus: Penny Dreadful - creator John Logan's FM interview; Guillermo del Toro remembers Dick Smith; Dave and Lou Elsey make 'Wolves'; 'American Dad' co-creator Matt Weitzman; Ray Wise celebrates 25 years of 'Twin Peaks'; and much, much more. 80 pages. Cover price $9.99.