August 2020 Children's & Entertainment General Titles

Classic Comix

Frankenstein Mary Shelley, illustrated by Penko Gelev, retold by Fiona Macdonald

Classic Comix

Frankenstein
Mary Shelley, illustrated by Penko Gelev, retold by Fiona Macdonald


Age range 8+

Victor Frankenstein, a gifted medical student, has discovered the secret of bringing dead matter to life. Gathering materials from graveyards and slaughterhouses, he creates a giant of superhuman strength. But he is horrified by what he has done, and runs away. How will the creature react to being left alone in the world by his creator? 

This classic horror story is presented as an exciting, fast-paced graphic novel which remains faithful to Mary Shelley's original text. Specially commissioned full-colour artwork brings excitement and atmosphere to this classic tale. Speech bubbles work with the main text to emphasise and enhance the retelling.