On March 18, Dark Horse Comics will publish Frankenstein
Underground #1, the first issue of a new five-issue miniseries written by
best-selling comic book creator Mike Mignola, with covers by Mignola and
interior art by acclaimed artist Ben Stenbeck (Baltimore). The miniseries
follows the Frankenstein monster, who is alone, abandoned, and wandering
underground, where he discovers both other monsters and the dark secrets to the
universe. The miniseries will be the second appearance of the Frankenstein monster
within the mythology and continuity of Hellboy, B.P.R.D., and the other
Mignolaverse titles; the character first appeared in the graphic novel House of
the Living Dead by Mignola and Richard Corben. Mignola is no stranger to
Frankenstein’s monster. He’s long been fascinated by Shelley’s novel and the
iconic Universal Studios films that it spawned. In 1991, he drew scenes from
classic Universal Studios horror films for Topps trading cards and recently
drew a Bride of Frankenstein Mondo print.
I’ve read some of Mike Mignola’s Hellboy stuff and this
story fits right into that aesthetic with the art style and dark color palette.
Though I didn’t know too much about the backstory of how Frankenstein’s Monster
fits into the universe I was drawn into the character as we were given a
glimpse into his tortured past. He seems like a creature who has gained
self-awareness and hates what he was made into. The introduction of the
antagonist was interesting and I am very curious to learn more about him and
his ultimate goals. Frankenstein Underground #1 has done the job that number 1
issues are supposed to, pique the reader’s curiosity and leave them wanting
more. I can’t wait to see more of this series and to travel more with the
Monster.
Frankenstein Underground #1 will be published March 18, 2015
by Darkhorse Comics.
CREATORS
Writer: Mike Mignola
Artist: Ben Stenbeck
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Cover Artist: Mike Mignola
Post by Sam
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Post by Sam
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