frankenstein's monster

Presents a graphic novel adaptation of the story of Dr. Frankenstein and his obsessive experiment that leads to the creation of a monstrous and deadly creature.

"After a fight with Hellboy, Frankenstein's monster escapes the terrible Mexican laboratory where he was imprisoned and discovers strange creatures beneath the desert, where he'll learn some of the greatest secrets of the mystical world in the strangest Hellboy spinoff yet!"--Provided by publisher.

"Featuring the complete Mary Shelley 1818 edition text, bonus material including John Polidori's The Vampyre and Lord Byron's "A Fragment"--the two other works created during the famous 1818 contest that sparked Frankenstein--this one-of-a-kind edition yields an exceptional reading experience. Rediscover the ethical dilemmas and unforgettable characters that make Frankenstein a beloved piece of classic literature. For years, Dr. Victor Frankenstein labors to create a new race of intelligent beings. But when he succeeds, Dr. Frankenstein is horrified by the ugly patchwork being he has brought to life, and he abandons his creation, setting off a chain of events that will lead to murder, despair, and bitter loneliness"--.

Young scientist Victor Frankenstein, grief-stricken over the death of his mother, sets out in a series of laboratory experiments testing the ability to create life from non-living matter. Soon, his experiments progress further until he creates a humanoid creature eight feet tall. But as Frankenstein soon discovers, a successful experiment does not always equal a positive outcome.

About the hysteria that ensues when Dr. Victor Frankenstein creates a monster by reanimating dead flesh, and subsequently casts the creature out into a horrified community.

"Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is one of the most enduring classics in history and the world's first science fiction novel. More than 200 years after its publication, Frankenstein is firmly entrenched in pop culture--but how much of what we know actually comes from the book? This volume's engaging main text discusses the history of Frankenstein and the ways the story and the monster's image have changed over the years. Informative fact boxes and full-color photographs bring the legend to life, and a detailed graphic organizer outlines the differences between the novel and the 1931 movie that launched a pop culture icon"--Provided by publisher.

"Anne Blossom and Otto Immaculata decide to make a funny horror movie--Dracula Marries Frankenstein! They've even found a creepy castle-like home in suburban Megatown that will be the perfect location, and made a deal with its owner, Augusta Herringbone, to shoot there. Unfortunately, once filming starts Augusta flips her homophobic lid and shuts down production. Will Anne and Otto's cinematic creation ever be completed?"--Back cover.

Victor Frankenstein discovers the secret of creating life and fashions an eight-foot monster, only to bring danger and destruction to the lives of those he loves.

"The Bailey School Kids take a field trip to a science museum, where they meet Dr. Victor and his hulking assistant, Frank. Secrets lurk behind every door in the spooky old museum. What's Dr. Victor doing in his hidden lab? And could Frank be Frankenstein's monster--even though he loves to plant flowers?"--Provided by publisher.

The Bailey School Kids take a field trip to a science museum, where they meet the curator, Dr. Victor, and his hulking assistant, Frank. Secrets lurk behind every door in the spooky old museum. What's Dr. Victor doing in his hidden lab? And could Frank be Frankenstein's monster -- even though he loves to plant flowers? In graphic novel format.