With I, Frankenstein about to hit theaters, we look at the famous monster’s comic book adventures!
Mary Shelleys classic creature has a long history in comic books as well.
Here are some of the more memorable comic series that have featured the most fearsome icon in horror fiction.
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Briefers Frankenstein was immense and would often shift sizes.
Frost, and the patriotic duo, Yank and Doodle teamed up to take on Frankenstein.
After the War,Frankensteinbecame, of all things, a very popular humor feature.
With the advent of the Comics Code, this version of Frankenstein was finally laid to rest.
The issue remains one of the most popular and sought out issues ofClassic Comics.
It started innocently enough in 1964, withFrankenstein#1, yet another adaptation of Shelleys novel.
They tried with Werewolf, they tried with Dracula, and they tried with Frankenstein.
What followed was the comic book version of aMystery Science Theatre 3000film.
Naturally, Frankenstein becomes a crime fighter.
Adopting the name Frank Stone, the Monster befriends an elderly billionaire who leaves Frank his fortune upon death.
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Well, not exactly, the whole mess is cancelled after three issues.
It is Ploogs art that made Marvels early Frankenstein comics examples of Bronze Age perfection.
Frankensteins solo title lasted a memorable eighteen issues and remains one of Marvels horror success stories.
Frankenstein would again appear in issues ofMarvel Team-Up(teaming with Spider-Man),Iron Man, andThe Avengers.
Before the modern day Frankenstein, DC had used the creature sparingly over the decades.
The classic monster was used for humorous effect inSuperman#143 in the tale Bizarro Meets Frankenstein.
This natural pairing remains a fun Silver Age classic that was a product of the times.
DCs next attempt at Frankenstein, while remaining a bit obscure, was truer to Frankensteins roots.
This Frankenstein was an emaciated being with a gaunt face and long stringy hair.
In this strange take on the Batman legend, the creature is responsible for the deaths of Waynes parents.
It is unclear whether the character exists in the post-reboot DC Universe.
Like film and television, Frankensteins comic book legacy has always been and remains very much ALIVE!
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