Castle of Frankenstein

08/20/2026

Castle of Frankenstein #44 Coming in September!

Preorder your copy online or in person at Monsters On Main. Choose in-store pickup at checkout, then pick up your copy when it arrives at:

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Historic Downtown Van Buren, Arkansas

In Castle of Frankenstein #44, we examine moviegoers’ obsession with Obsession—the film that has taken the entertainment industry by storm, particularly because it didn’t originate from Hollywood’s usual suspects.

We also explore how Universal’s mummy movies of the 1940s thrived during wartime, when the world finally got wise to Hi**er and audiences needed big-screen distractions. Then we saddle up for Western television shows that galloped into horror territory; dig deeply into the many adaptations of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; profile the overlooked talent of Darby Jones; uncover legendary comic artist Jack Kirby’s movie influences; and much more!

Plus, enjoy your favorite regular columns:

Baron von Neck’s Mad Movie Reviews
Tales of Terror
Mike Goes to the Movies
Castle Book Critiques

Preorder today or pick up your copy at Monsters On Main when Castle of Frankenstein #44 arrives in September!

08/09/2026

Long before smartphones, streaming, and social media, Joe Bosco had his own obsession—the wonderful world of monsters!

Back in the 1960s, Joe could lose himself in the creepy, classic pages of Calvin Beck’s Castle of Frankenstein. Those pages opened the door to a world of classic horror, and for Joe, that fascination became more than just a childhood pastime—it was the beginning of a lifelong love affair with monsters.

With his Castle of Frankenstein issue proudly displayed, Joe looks like a kid who had discovered his very own secret universe. For a generation of monster fans, these magazines were more than something to read—they were a gateway into the movies, characters, artwork, and spooky stories that fueled a lifelong fascination with classic horror.

And judging by this picture, Joe Bosco was hooked!

Some kids collected baseball cards. Joe collected monsters. And honestly… we think Joe had the better collection.

The Monster Magazine Obsession Continues!

If Joe Bosco’s obsession with Castle of Frankenstein started back in the 1960s, there’s no stopping it now! Pre-order the next issue — Castle of Frankenstein #44, coming this September! https://www.mymoviemonsters.com/store.php/mymoviemonsters/pd10996308/castle_of_frankenstein_magazine_44_preorder_coming_in_september

07/27/2026

In Castle of Frankenstein #44 coming in September, we review moviegoers’ obsession with Obsession, the film that has taken the entertainment industry by storm, particularly because it didn’t originate from Hollywood’s usual suspects. We examine how Universal’s 1940s mummy movies thrived during wartime when the world eventually got wise to Hi**er and needed big-screen distractions. We also consider the Western television shows that galloped into horror territory; we dig deep into the many adaptations of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; we profile the overlooked talent of Darby Jones; we discover legendary comic artist Jack Kirby’s movie influences; and much more, including columns Baron von Neck’s Mad Movie Reviews, Tales of Terror, Mike Goes to the Movies, and Castle Book Critiques.

Don’t miss Castle of Frankenstein #44! PREORDERS ARE NOW OPEN! Reserve your copy today and make sure this latest journey into the dark side of cinema is waiting for you this September!

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A page from Castle Of Frankenstein #25, the last of the 1970s issues.

01/27/2026

IF YOU ARE A SUBSCRIBER TO SCARY MONSTERS, THIS ISSUE IS AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED AND PART OF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION!

Castle of Frankenstein #43 is NOW AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER!

Subscribers and preorder customers will be the first to receive their copy early in March! Look for CoF #43 in store at Monsters On Main, and at Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, newsstands and book stores across the country later in March!

What's inside the castle doors? Besides our regular features; Baron von Neck’s Mad Movie Reviews, Tales of Terror, Mike Goes to the Movies, and Castle Book Critiques, you'll have to buy a copy to find out!

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