Marvel's Frankenstein - The Monster of Frankenstein issue two
And continuing the frankenmarathon...
The Monster of Frankenstein
Issue Two
March 1973
Story title: Bride of the Monster!
Dastardly Plot
It’s all kicking off. The Monster’s thawed out, there’s a fire in the hold and back in the origin story we learn about the creature’s murderous rampage and the birth of his bride.
Vicious Verdict
Now this is getting more like it.
You have to wonder if the writer likes God’s little creatures with the poor old monster attacked by a not-so-gentle Ben, a wolf and a pack of dogs, all of which are soon sent to animal heaven (or hell). I wonder what the RSPCA would say about it all?
But such four-legged frolics do up the horror-ante, pumping some much-needed action into the adaptation. The so-so debut has been transformed into wonderful melodrama complete with fire, ice, death and, of course, the bride.
One note of confusion though – The title page says ‘Four decades have passed since the Brute’s blasphemous creation... and now, having been encased in ice for nearly a century, once more the monster walks!’ Eh? Am I being a bit thick? It’s been 40 years since he was created and he’s been trapped in ice for nearly 100 years. So we can add time-travel to his monstrous talents then.
Favourite Frame
She’s slinky, she’s slimy and she looks like she stinks. The Bride is born. A glamorous Elsa Lancaster type she ain’t (although she does show more cleavage!) Such a cool, horror image and a shame that she only lasts a couple of pages.
Fashion Disaster
Not so much of a disaster but you have to be impressed by the bride’s slinky little dress. Good to see that Frankenstein respects a lady’s honour… even if she’s a re-animated corpse.
Favourite Line
“I almost enjoyed the crackling sound of their broken bones as I mangled them with my bare hands… all the while wishing each broken neck… each eerie wail of death… was yours, Victor Frankenstein.’ – The Monster
Final Rating
3 electrodes out of 5. The horror’s building...
The Monster of Frankenstein
Issue Two
March 1973
Story title: Bride of the Monster!
Dastardly Plot
It’s all kicking off. The Monster’s thawed out, there’s a fire in the hold and back in the origin story we learn about the creature’s murderous rampage and the birth of his bride.
Vicious Verdict
Now this is getting more like it.
You have to wonder if the writer likes God’s little creatures with the poor old monster attacked by a not-so-gentle Ben, a wolf and a pack of dogs, all of which are soon sent to animal heaven (or hell). I wonder what the RSPCA would say about it all?
But such four-legged frolics do up the horror-ante, pumping some much-needed action into the adaptation. The so-so debut has been transformed into wonderful melodrama complete with fire, ice, death and, of course, the bride.
One note of confusion though – The title page says ‘Four decades have passed since the Brute’s blasphemous creation... and now, having been encased in ice for nearly a century, once more the monster walks!’ Eh? Am I being a bit thick? It’s been 40 years since he was created and he’s been trapped in ice for nearly 100 years. So we can add time-travel to his monstrous talents then.
Favourite Frame
She’s slinky, she’s slimy and she looks like she stinks. The Bride is born. A glamorous Elsa Lancaster type she ain’t (although she does show more cleavage!) Such a cool, horror image and a shame that she only lasts a couple of pages.
Fashion Disaster
Not so much of a disaster but you have to be impressed by the bride’s slinky little dress. Good to see that Frankenstein respects a lady’s honour… even if she’s a re-animated corpse.
Favourite Line
“I almost enjoyed the crackling sound of their broken bones as I mangled them with my bare hands… all the while wishing each broken neck… each eerie wail of death… was yours, Victor Frankenstein.’ – The Monster
Final Rating
3 electrodes out of 5. The horror’s building...
posted by Cav at
9:13 AM
2 Comments:
I always thought Elsa Lancaster was really hot - even wrapped up in the bandages during the Bride scene.
By
Carnacki, at 2:59 AM
Personally I like her cross-stitching away in the opening of Bride.
By
Cav, at 11:16 PM
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