Joseph M. Monks
Sometime in the late 70s, Joe's mother purchased a suitcase-style portable typewriter for $5 at a garage sale. Finding this interesting device tucked away in the back of a closet at age nine, Joe figured out the mechanics of the device and began to experiment, producing...gibberish.
Not seeing much of a future in gibberish, he began to pound out short stories about his favorite subject matter--horror. Years later, these humble beginnings would help him scam his way into a number of legitimate universities after making a good showing in several national writing contests.
Eventually, Monks settled on Fordham University, although it is likely the University is trying to deny this still.
While still in attendance at the University, Monks co-founded and co-created the cult phenomenon comic book, Cry For Dawn. After that company closed its doors in late 1993, Monks went on to publish other horror titles, including Tales of the Dead, NightCry, and most recently, The Night Terrors, with co-conspirator, Bernie Wrightson.
As Monks has continued to develop, his company has evolved into today's Chanting Monks Studios. Monks' most recent effort is his first book length horror anthology, entitled Stuff Out'A My Head, featuring illustrations by Bernie Wrightson, marking the third collaboration between the two horror aficionadoes.
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Comic Book Credits:
Cry For Dawn, NightCry, The Night Terrors
Other Credits:
Agony In Black, various short fiction
Availability:
varies for key projects
Reprints:
MSI and Joseph M. MOnks
Official Web Site:
www.chantingmonks.com
Online Ordering through MSI Online
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