Monster & Madman

author: Steve Niles
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.56
book published: 2014
rating: 4
read at: 2014/09/15
date added: 2019/01/21
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Monster & Madman' is a story where Frankenstein's monster comes face to face with Jack the Ripper. That should give you a hint to it's dark nature, but it's the art by Damien Worm that really sells this one for me.

When the monster emerges from the ice, he takes a job on a ship heading back to Europe. Upon arrival, the ship's captain wants him to murder a man, which is against his nature and leads to an interesting twist. Frankenstein's monster is hideous, but he is intelligent and no monster inside.

He finds himself in London, and trying to hide. He is taken in by a doctor who is most intrigued by his construction. He promises that in turn for a thorough examination, this doctor will try to create a new bride for this monster. Will the bride be horrified by her new husband or the circumstances of her construction?

It's a good story that is elevated by the artwork. The art is murky and difficult to discern, but that fits this story completely. My only concern was with the lettering in some of the panels, but I really enjoyed this one.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, IDW Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this great, gothic graphic novel.


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