Madame Frankenstein

author: Jamie S. Rich

name: Wayne

average rating: 3.59

book published: 2015

rating: 4

read at: 2015/04/13

date added: 2015/04/13

shelves: graphic-novels

review:

'Madame Frankenstein' riffs on a familiar tale, adds some pretty great art, and combines to make a pretty good tale.



Vincent Krull is a washed up student. He wants revenge on his rival Henry who got him kicked out of school. Henry's recent gorgeous date, Courtney Bow, has ended up dead, and Vincent's plan is to bring her back to life and make her fall in love with Vincent. He's found all the parts he needs and with his lab assistant Irene, they achieve the impossible. Courtney's first days as a reanimated being are filled with learning. Vincent is determined to raise a good little subservient woman. His plans seem to be going well until he falls for a woman in a burlesque show. Meanwhile, Henry is on Vincent's trail and threatens to expose what he's done. Will Clara be jealous? Will Henry discover the macabre crime? Will Vincent's ego get the better of him?



Of course it will! Vincent is the classic egotistical scientist. We never find out why his assistant Irene puts up with him. Poor Courtney is the hapless, jilted creature. It's all written very well, like the best B-movie, and Megan Levens illustrations are ghoulishly wonderful. Joelle Jones does a great job on the covers. It was all a fun read, and I enjoyed it.



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





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