Dept of Monsterology

Ofﬁcially, it’s the Department of Cryptozoology, Mythological Studies, Parapsychology and Fortean Phenomena. But to the rest of the students and staff at the Dunsany College, bafﬂed by the cloak of secrecy that surrounds the Department and its affairs, it has another, more dismissive, name: the Department of Monsterology. Funded by the mysterious Hampton Foundation, the Department operates several ﬁeld teams that roam the globe on extended research expeditions. Their brief: to investigate the dark and unexplored corners of our world – the places we’ve forgotten, lost or believe to be mythical. And to study those things that may still be lurking there…

The ﬁrst story arc introduces us to ancient monsters from the depths of the ocean, crystaline creatures from the caves of Eastern Europe, undead armies from the catacombs of Northern China, and the Department’s deadliest rivals of all… The first trade paperback in this highly praised ongoing comic book series. Featuring the first 4 comic issues, the prologue comic strip (as seen in USA Today), plus a new origin story ‘The Trouble With Harry.’

AUTHOR

Gordon Rennie

AUTHOR

PJ Holden

Reviews

“Damned good comics storytelling, if you ask me.” (Joe Gordon, Forbidden Planet International Blog)

“Horror, urban fantasy and occult fans, take note: there’s a new player in town and it kicks arse! Department of Monsterology: Monsterology 101 has to be one of the best debut trades I’ve read in a long time. …an exceptional book.” (Zoe Kirk-Robinson, Web Comics)

“Reading through this book it becomes very clear that what writer, Gordon Rennie wants to do is give his readers one heck of a good time – and he does exactly that. Department of Monsterology is brilliant.” (Erik McAlister, Comic Bastards)

“The scope and scale of this comic, in both the art and the story, is one of a kind […] This is creative, imaginative and well-researched stuff.” (Rob Alexander, Rocky Mountain Outlook)

“Irish artist P.J. Holden draws up a host of beasts in this four-part feature revolving around the global investigations of weirdness by Dunsany College’s Department of Cryptozoology, Mythological Studies, Parapsychology and Fortean Phenomena. Higher education has never been so hair-raising.” (Brian Truitt, USA Today)

“I’m sorry, Renegade Arts Entertainment, you can’t stop now. This series must continue and must become monthly. Name your price and I’ll be there. Monsters, mystery, and mayhem. What more could you want in a comic?” (Patrick McAleer, We The Nerdy)

“If you like your adventure peppered with fantastical monsters or mythical demons from the Orient, Dept Of Monsterology is right up your dimly lit street.” (Wayne Hall, Major Spoilers)

“This at heart is a rollicking adventure story and I absolutely loved every moment of it.” (Stacey Whittle, Games Radar)