![]() ![]() ![]() Yet, he is a marvel, a wonder, a guardian, and he is being hunted. His script is quick to remind us, Frankenstein is not a man, he is nothing, or at least perceives himself to be nothing. Mignola captures a monster’s heartache through the opening pages, taking us through the monster’s storied history. When nothing else would defend humanity, the sheer form of prince of darkness rises up to guide us back to the light in the world. ![]() At its best it took all of our fears about the monsters of urban myth, and pitted them against humanity. Hellboy, for me, has always succeeded on the depth of its cultural insight. “Frankenstein Underground” #1 could have easily proved to be an embarrassment of riches, but thanks to an incredibly tight script and haunting art it not only succeeds in adding depth to the titular character but cements itself as an essential part of your pull list. ![]()
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