FAMOUS MONSTERS PRESENTS TALES FROM THE ACKER MANSION DLX HC
Forrest J Ackerman’s Centennial Birthday Celebration book of horror and sci-fi stories! Previously only printed as a hardcover exclusive to Kickstarter backers, this special edition of the graphic anthology contains bonus content pages, progress sketches, and a gold-embossed linen cover. Includes works by John Carpenter, William F. Nolan, John 5, Richard Christian Matheson, Joe R. Lansdale, Dan DiDio, Ray Fawkes, Cullen Bunn, and many more.
In Shops: Apr 11, 2018
SRP: $79.99

Marooned off the shore of a mysterious island, Mark Hawkins and the crew of the Magellan have set out to find their missing crew members. But if they thought flying snakes were bad, well, they're about to be introduced to Island 731's true terrors: crocodiles with tentacles, seagulls with teeth, and a strange creation called Kaiju who seems to possess marginal intelligence - along with the body of a gorilla, the arms of a polar bear, and the sharp spines of a porcupine.
​In Shops: Jan 25, 2017

Island 731 #6
(W) Jeremy Robinson, Kane Gilmour (A/CA) Jeff Zornow
The horrors of the Island must be contained, and Hawkins is in a race to leave before bombs are dropped on him! Armed soldiers, exploding cows, and one very pissed off mother monster bring AGP's adventure series to its violent and chaotic end!
In Shops: Mar 15, 2017
SRP: $3.99

ISLAND 731 #5
NOV161095
(W) Jeremy Robinson, Kane Gilmour (A/CA) Jeff Zornow
Hawkins and crew, on the run from giant mutant killer spiders. Need we say more?
In Shops: Jan 11, 2017
SRP: $3.99

It’s a snake! It’s a flying lizard! It’s… both?
When we last left Hawkins and Joliet, they were about to become flying-snake food in the jungle of an unknown Pacific island. The creatures seem to be protecting their territory… and when Hawkins and Joliet make it back to the beach, their shipmate has turned one dug-up skeleton into a whole army of bones! The mysteries surrounding the island hit their peak when the Magellan is attacked by a shadowy creature too big to be human. It turns out that the flying snakes are just the beginning.
SLAND 731 #2
Written by Jeremy Robinson and Kane Gilmour
Art and Covers by Jeff Zornow

ISLAND 731 #3
AMERICAN GOTHIC PRESS
(W) Jeremy Robinson, Kane Gilmour (A/CA) Jeff Zornow
Marooned off the shore of a mysterious island, Mark Hawkins and the crew of the Magellan have set out to find their missing crew members. But if they thought flying snakes were bad, well, they're about to be introduced to Island 731's true terrors: crocodiles with tentacles, seagulls with teeth, and a strange creation called Kaiju who seems to possess marginal intelligence - along with the body of a gorilla, the arms of a polar bear, and the sharp spines of a porcupine.
In Shops: Nov 09, 2016
SRP: $3.99

From the author of Project Nemesis! While studying the Great Pacific garbage patch, the Magellan and its crew are blown hopelessly off course... and into the bay of a strange island that seems to be uninhabited by unnatural creatures. Jeremy Robinson and Kane Gilmour take The Island of Dr. Moreau and give it a kaiju twist in this series based off the best-selling novel! (Note: last two extra pages just art)

Famous Monsters and American Gothic Press are once again descending upon San Diego Comic-Con, bearing shirts and comics and more exclusives than you can shake a flaming torch at (though Frankenstein might disagree). Booth 1314.

Friday, 7/22, 5:30 PM
ROOM 26AB
FAMOUS MONSTERS: STAKE OF THE UNION 2016
The world's first monster magazine returns to San Diego Comic-Con with more monsters than ever! Famous Monsters of Filmland publishers Philip Kim and Dominie Lee, executive editor David Weiner, and American Gothic Press editor-in-chief Holly Interlandi discuss the future of the magazine, the comics, the covers, digital subscriptions, and their new and exciting collaboration with History and A&E Network to bring you Alien Con, the first event to celebrate the hit TV series Ancient Aliens and science fact and fiction. On hand to discuss new comic book titles will be THIN creator Jon Clark and KILLBOX creator Tom Riordan. There will also be a sneak peek at the Forry Ackerman anthology tribute Tales from the Acker-mansion. 

SATURDAY, 7/23, 10:30 AM
ROOM 6BCF
FORREST J ACKERMAN CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Collector. Cosplayer. Fan. Friend. The legendary Forry Ackerman, editor of the iconic Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, is celebrated in his 100th birthday year by FM Publisher Philip Kim, Forry caretaker Joe Moe, and high-profile guests including FIGHT CLUB screenwriter Jim Uhls, FREAKS AND GEEKS star Steve Bannos, Journey rocker Robert Fleischman, Bif Bang Pow! co-founder Jason Lenzi, Warner Archives' Matthew Patterson, and FM cover artist/THE SIMPSONS animation legend Paul Wee, all with nostalgic tales and humorous anecdotes. Contributors and close friends will be present to discuss their experience growing up as a Monster Kid. Moderated by FM executive editor David Weiner. 

The following AGP staff and creators will be stopping by the FM booth for signings and interviews. 
 
Philip Kim – Publisher, American Gothic Press
Holly Interlandi – Editor-in-Chief, American Gothic Press; Writer, IRWIN ALLEN’S LOST IN SPACE
Jorge Marrero – Associate Editor, American Gothic Press
Tom Riordan – Writer/Creator, KILLBOX
Nathan Gooden – Artist, KILLBOX
Jon Clark – Writer/Creator/Artist, THIN
Patrick McEvoy – Artist, IRWIN ALLEN’S LOST IN SPACE

Check the Famous Monsters booth for specific signing times.
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ABOUT FAMOUS MONSTERS® (www.famousmonsters.com)
Famous Monsters of Filmland (est. 1958) is the world’s longest running entertainment fan magazine. Credited as the original authority in what we know as geek/nerd culture today, Famous Monsters influenced an entire generation of monster fans who grew up to become some of Hollywood’s most recognized names: Steven Spielberg, Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, Rick Baker, and so many more. Today, the magazine enjoys worldwide distribution, and has expanded beyond the pages to include licensed products, comic books, designer apparel, an e-commerce division, and a special events and conventions arm.

ABOUT AMERICAN GOTHIC PRESS® (www.americangothicpress.com)
American Gothic Press, established in 2015, is a publishing imprint of Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine consisting of comic books in the Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror genres. Famous Monsters of Filmland is the longest running entertainment fan magazine in the US, having been established in 1958 by Forrest J Ackerman and publisher James Warren. Ackerman also co-created one of the most enduring comic book heroes of all time—the seductive Vampirella. American Gothic Press marks FM’s journey back to the creation of original characters. Following a stunningly successful first year with GUNSUITS, BROKEN MOON, KILLBOX, MONSTER WORLD, and IRWIN ALLEN’S LOST IN SPACE, the imprint plans to keep the spirit of imaginative storytelling alive and well beyond the pages that an entertainment magazine can provide. We hope the monster kids will join us.