Monday — December 21st, 2009
The first Necessary Monsters trade paperback is coming out in February from AiT/PlanetLar. The book collects the complete story so far, including updated artwork across all five chapters and a brand new introduction by Kieron Gillen (Phonogram, S.W.O.R.D, Thor). The book is available for pre-order via your local comic shop using Diamond order code DEC09 0641. Alternatively you can purchase via your online retailer of choice – Forbidden Planet in the UK and Amazon in the US seem like good choices.
If you’ve enjoyed reading the series online, myself and Sean would really appreciate you showing that support by ordering a copy of the print edition. Sean needs to eat, and I need to install a new Jacuzzi in my private Helijet. Hell, tell all your friends to order a copy too - Helijet Jazcuzzi’s don’t grow on trees you know.
January 2nd, 2010
Matt Badham has chosen Necessary Monsters in his best of the year roundup. Cheers Matt.
December 28th, 2009
Comicmonsters.com has just posted a making of a Necessary Monsters page article.
They also interviewed Daniel, as mentioned previously.
December 22nd, 2009
A lot of people have been saying nice things about Necessary Monsters lately, so I thought I might do a quick post to round up some of the mentions we’ve been getting. First off, Richard Burton has weighed in with a lovely review of issue five of Monsters’ mini-comic incarnation at Forbidden Planet.
Elsewhere on the web, Brigid at Mostly True Tales gave us a nice little mention and we also received a shout out from our webcomic brethren at Border Crossings. With the solicitation of the Necessary Monsters trade, we’ve also been the beneficiaries of quite a few recommendations from across the Internet, three of which I’ve just cunningly linked to in this sentence.
And to finish out, here’s a little interview with me about Necessary Monsters and the upcoming tpb at ComicMonsters.com. Enjoy!
September 21st, 2009
Richard Bruton has just posted his review of issues 3+4 of Monsters. Here is his closing paragraph.
For the reader it’s bloody brilliant stuff. Just as clichéd (in the best context of the word) as the first couple of issues. A cracking spy-horror thriller, full of nastiness, plenty of gore, rapid action and tremendous setpieces. Just like I’d been expecting.
Again, Goodbrey’s writing is a big draw to the book and I’m expecting him to get very successful in the US anytime soon, but Necessary Monsters is also Sean Azzopardi’s book, with his artwork, all stark black and white stuff, perfectly laid out for maximum energy and storytelling.
Sounds good to me!
August 26th, 2009
There is now a Twiter space for Monsters: @necmonsters
also for Sean- @seanazzopardi
and Daniel- @merlism
Feel free to join us and read about our star lifestyle.
July 24th, 2009
Just a quick post to say that there are two prints availble for purchase your favourite Monster team. Go to Seans website for more info. Thank you! And, also many thanks for all the comments and support. The updates have been slightly flaky, mainly down to the art bot having to return to work to pay the rent. But, all will be back to normal next week 
May 20th, 2009
The Monster crew will be hosting a table at the MCM Expo this weekend. Swing by to have a look at the fine selection of comics we have for sale.
There is also plenty of other cool cartoonists, so it should be a very inspiring weekend.
May 20th, 2009
The nominations close on Friday for the Eagle awards. If you would like to vote for Necessary Monsters, in either the web comic or Favourite British Black and White Comicbook, that would be great.
March 26th, 2009
The Monster crew will be attending this years Web And Mini Comics Thing.
I believe Daniel will be on table 28.
There will be issue 3 on sale as well.
Come join us and share a drink a or two!
February 27th, 2009
Taking a break from dodging chickens and chainsaws, i noticed two more reviews out there on the interweb.
One from Skullcull.com and one from The Three r’s.
Cheers everyone.
Also, thank you to everyone who posts comments here, it’s really appreciated 