Frankenstein

Title: Frankenstein: The Graphic Novel

Author: Mary Shelley  

Script Adaptation: Jason Cobley 

Illustrator: Shalvey Declan

Author's Website: www.jasoncobley.blogspot.com

ISBN: 978-1-906332-49-5

Publisher: Classical Comics

Copyright Date: 2008

Genre: Graphic Novel

Reading Level/Interest Age: 15-18

Plot Summary: The graphic version of Mary Shelley’s novel about Dr. Frankenstein who creates a monster out of body parts which soon becomes an outcast in the community. He tells Dr. Frankenstein he will leave if he will make him a bride. Dr. Frankenstein becomes too frightened of what two monsters would be capable of so he destroys the bride and the monster kills the Dr.'s wife on his wedding night.

Critical Evaluation: The illustrations are arranged in classic comic book style fashion, varying in shape from panels, to full page illustrations, to overlapping boxes. The color scheme stays in consistent monochromatic shades of gold and blue, straying only with the occasional green country side. Often times, there are five or more scenes portrayed on a page, giving the reader the advantage of viewing multiple perspectives at once.

Reader's Annotation: The graphic version of Mary Shelley’s novel about Dr. Frankenstein who creates a monster out of body parts which soon becomes an outcast in the community

Booktalking Ideas: Humanity, Companionship, Loss

Why did you include this book: Teachers will find this text extremely useful for high school students. The original text is kept in tact, so students do not losw any of the value or story, they only gain captivating illustrations that compliment and add to the story. The long haired, muscular version of the monster in this version is different than the stereotypical “Frankenstein Monster” today (who is green and whose limbs are sewn together). I think this aspect would be beneficial for students who will be prompted to think about the monster from another perspective.