Cthulhu Is Hard to Spell
Critically acclaimed all-ages anthology series featuring Lovecraftian gods and monsters through 100+ stories from over 150 creators across three volumes.
đź“– Wannabe Press • Started 2018
Cthulhu Is Hard to Spell is a critically acclaimed all-ages anthology series that serves as a love letter to Lovecraft fans of all kinds. Across three volumes and nearly 500 pages, this series features over 100 stories from more than 150 creators, ranging from horror to silly, funny, sci-fi, whimsical, and slice of life.
The Series
Each volume contains approximately 20 stories by diverse creators from around the world, focusing on the gods and monsters of the Lovecraft universe. While there is horror, the focus is on the characters themselves, with plenty of psychological and cosmic horror thrown into the mix.
Volume 1: Cthulhu Is Hard to Spell (2018)
- 34 stories from over 70 creators
- Russell Nohelty contributed “Azathoth Slumbers” (art by Erik Lervold)
- Features stories from fans to fans of Lovecraft
Volume 2: The Terrible Twos (2020)
- More stories from diverse creators
- Russell Nohelty contributed “Good Kitty”
Volume 3: Battle Royale (2021)
- Featured creators include Trina Robbins (first woman to draw Wonder Woman), David Pepose (Scout’s Honor), Christian Gossett (The Red Star)
- Cover art by Aaron Alexovich (Invader Zim)
- Russell Nohelty contributed the title story “Battle Royale”
Notable Contributors
The anthologies feature stories from over 150 creators including:
- Russell Nohelty - Editor and contributor
- Trina Robbins - Legendary Wonder Woman artist
- David Pepose - Scout’s Honor writer
- Christian Gossett - The Red Star creator
- Aaron Alexovich - Invader Zim cover artist
- Erik Lervold - Artist for “Azathoth Slumbers”
- Micah Myers - Letterer and contributor
- Angela Oddling - Creator of “Nora”
- Eddy Hedington - Writer of “The Dunwich Boys”
- Esther Pimentel - Artist
- Nikki Powers - Letterer
Publication Details
- Publisher: Wannabe Press (now Unlikely Heroes Studios)
- Editor: Russell Nohelty
- Format: Anthology series (3 volumes)
- Reading Age: All ages (8-18 years)
- Total Stories: 100+
- Total Creators: 150+
- Total Pages: Nearly 500 pages
- Status: Completed (3 volumes)
Critical Reception
The series has been praised for its diverse storytelling and ability to make Lovecraftian horror accessible to all ages while maintaining the cosmic dread and psychological horror that makes the mythos compelling.
Read & Purchase
- Amazon: Cthulhu Is Hard to Spell
- Global Comix: Read Online
- BackerKit: Campaign Page
- Website: russellnohelty.com
Connect
Sources: Russell Nohelty’s website, Goodreads, BackerKit, Comic Book Yeti interview
