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...

Of?cially, 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, baf?ed by the cloak of secrecy that surrounds the Department and its affairs, it has another, more dismissive, name: the Department of Monster ology. Funded by the mysterious Hampton Foundation, the Department operates several ?eld 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 ?rst story arc introduces us to ancient monsters from the depths of the ocean, crystalline 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'.

The Department of Monstorology 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 study what may still be lurking there. Featuring the first 4 comic issues, the prologue comic strip as seen in USA Today and a new origin story 'The Trouble with Harry.' This is the first trade paperback in what is promised to be at least 6 years more of these incredible stories.

Dr. Drake's collection of data on monsters.

"A comprehensive modern-day bestiary."--The New Yorker

From vampires and demons to ghosts and zombies, interest in monsters in literature, film, and popular culture has never been stronger. This concise Encyclopedia provides scholars and students with a comprehensive and authoritative A-Z of monsters throughout the ages. It is the first major reference book on monsters for the scholarly market. Over 200 entries written by experts in the field are accompanied by an overview introduction by the editor. Generic entries such as 'ghost' and 'vampire' are cross-listed with important specific manifestations of that monster. In addition to monsters appearing in English-language literature and film, the Encyclopedia also includes significant monsters in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, African and Middle Eastern traditions. Alphabetically organized, the entries each feature suggestions for further reading. The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters is an invaluable resource for all students and scholars and an essential addition to library reference shelves.