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  • Issue #1
    Frankenstein Alive Trio (2017 IDW) 1

    Written by Steve Niles. Art and Cover by Bernie Wrightson. Collecting issues 1, 2, and 3 of the acclaimed Frankenstein series by Niles and Wrightson in a bargain-priced format! A grand treat of Victorian horror featuring the further adventures of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelly's classic monster, as ghoulishly illustrated by Bernie Wrightson, the true master of the macabre! 68 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Frankenstein HC (2026 Insight Editions) Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toro 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Text by Sheila O'Malley. Introduction by Oscar Isaac. Foreword by Guillermo Del Toro. Explore the enchanting artistry and visionary storytelling behind Frankenstein, directed by Guillermo del Toro, where stunning visuals and insightful commentary reveal the creative process and craftsmanship that bring Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece to life like never before. Dive into the mesmerizing world of the highly anticipated film Frankenstein, directed by Guillermo del Toro, with the exclusive Art and Making of Frankenstein. This stunning volume offers an extensive behind-the-scenes look at the creative genius of del Toro and his collaborators—including his all-star cast: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz and more—and showcases breathtaking concept art, an array of period-specific props, locations, costumes, and deep insights into the filmmaking process. Discover the visionary interpretations of classic characters, the meticulous craftsmanship that brings them to life, and the rich thematic layers that define this reimagining of Mary Shelley's timeless tale. Combining in-depth commentary with unparalleled set access, this insightful book will provide a deeper understanding of Del Toros legendary creative process. Exclusive interviews with the director, cast, and production crew are paired with candid set photos, exclusive storyboards, costumes, and concept artwork. This book is a must-have for fans of del Toro, film enthusiasts, and art lovers alike. Immerse yourself in the darkly enchanting universe of Frankenstein and witness the magic of storytelling through the lens of one of cinema's most imaginative directors. The book will also contain del Toros own developmental sketches of the monster from his legendary notebooks and over twelve unique ephemera items inserted by hand into each book. Sheila O'Malley (W), Guillermo Del Toro (Foreword), Oscar Isaac (Introduction). GOTHIC CLASSIC: The story that birthed an entire genre, Frankenstein is the quintessential gothic masterpiece. Now, experience as never before through the unique vision of Director Guillermo del Toro, who has dreamt his whole life of making this film. VISIONARY DIRECTOR: Known as the master of monsters, Guillermo del Toros unique blend of beauty and horror make a perfect marriage with the tale of Victor Frankenstein's tragic, thrilling and human Monster. BREATHTAKING VISUALS: This deluxe coffee table book will feature exclusive storyboards, concept art, behind-the-scenes photography, and film stills to go along with interviews and insights from the creative teams. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 334 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $75.00.

  • Issue #1A
    Frankenstein Prodigal Son (2010 Dynamite) Vol 2 1A

    Cover by Brett Booth. (W) Dean Koontz, Chuck Dixon (A) Tim Seeley Dean Koontz's hit series returns! Detectives O'Conner and Maddison delve deeper into the mysterious life of Victor Helios, trying to uncover his ultimate goal, while members of Victor's "New Race" begin to show they are not as perfect as he assumed. Randall Six continues his quest to escape from Hands of Mercy, as Officer Harker descends further into madness. And Erika Helios discovers some of her husbands' unfinished creations. Cover price $3.99.

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    $31 Frankenstein: Prodigal Son (Dean Koontz's, Vol. 2) TPB #1 VF/NM; Dynamite | w/Ba

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  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Frankenstein Prodigal Son HC (2009 Dabel Brothers) Dean Koontz 1A-1ST

    Regular Edition - 1st printing. Collects Frankenstein: Prodigal Son (2008) #1-5. Based on the story by Dean Koontz. Adapted by Chuck Dixon. Art by Brett Booth. In the 19th century, Dr. Victor Frankenstein brought his first creation to life, but a horrible turn of events forced him to abandon his creation and fall away from the public eye. Now, two centuries later, a serial killer is on the loose in New Orleans, and he's salvaging body parts from each of his victims, as if he's trying to create the perfect person. But the two detectives assigned to the case are about to discover that something far more sinister is going on! Collecting the five issue miniseries, New York Times Bestselling author Dean Koontz, legendary comic book writer Chuck Dixon, and acclaimed artist Brett Booth present a story that is filled with adventure, action, horror, and more! Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $22.95.

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    $18 Dean Koontz's~2008~FRANKENSTEIN:Prodigal Son~Hardcover~Graphic Novel~1st Edition

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Frankenstein The Complete Screenplay HC (2026 Insight Editions) Written and Directed by Guillermo del Toro 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Foreword by Guillermo Del Toro. Filled with vivid imagery and fascinating anecdotes, Frankenstein: The Complete Screenplay includes the complete screenplay of this haunting reimagining of Mary Shelleys classic novel, written and directed by visionary filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro. Frankenstein, directed by Guillermo del Toro, delves deep into the timeless tragedy of Victor Frankenstein—from his grisly experiments and the destruction wrought in their wake to his quest for redemption in the frigid Arctic—in this unforgettable reimagining of one of the most iconic literary works of all time. Featuring stunning concept art, film stills, and behind-the-scenes photography, this official reproduction of the films complete screenplay invites readers into del Toros world as the classic story was adapted for the screen. With nuanced character development and poignant dialogue, the script brings fresh life to Shelleys tale, exploring like never before the fractured relationship between creator and creation. From the tormented Victor Frankenstein to his tragic monster, del Toros unique artistic voice shines through every page, offering an immersive experience for fans of both the original novel and del Toros cinematic genius. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Madame Frankenstein TPB (2015 Image) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Madame Frankenstein (2014 Image) #1-7. Written by Jamie S. Rich. Art by Megan Levens. Cover by Joëlle Jones and Nick Filardi. In 1932, Vincent Krall sets out to create his perfect woman by reanimating the corpse of the love of his life. He'll soon discover, however, that man was never meant to peer beyond the veil between life and death, and a woman is not as easily controlled as he believes. The collected MADAME FRANKENSTEIN contains all the covers by Helheim artist JOËLLE JONES and an exclusive gallery section showcasing MEGAN LEVENS' development process. Softcover, 192 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $16.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Starring Boris Karloff HC (2024 Legendary Comics) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Based on the story by Mary Shelle. Adapted by Robert Napton and Kerry Gammill. Art and cover by Kerry Gammill and El Garing. Afterword by Sir Christopher Frayling. Mary Shelley's iconic masterpiece is brought to life with the definitive on-screen Frankenstein, Boris Karloff, in this stunning new graphic novel! The creative team of BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA STARRING BELA LUGOSI team up again to bring you a faithful graphic novel adaptation of MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN, starring the legend Boris Karloff! Hardcover, 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #1A
    Becoming Frankenstein (2022 10 Ton Press) 1A

    Written by Mel Smith and Paul H. Birch. Cover and Art by Frank Cirocco. Have you heard the story about the genius scientist who sought to bring the dead back to life? A shy young lad bullied too; his complex childhood culminating in a brilliant yet distraught mind. Saved too late from such nightmares and fueled by darkness, grave deeds would be committed on his behalf, ones he chose not to escape, becoming and even more daring in his arrogance. Becoming Frankenstein was not easy, and it's even worse for those who stood in his path. Herein lies the stories of those who suffered and died, with their corpses dissected to help make Victor Frankenstein's dream come true. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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    $10 Becoming Frankenstein #1 VF/NM; 10 Ton | Frank Cirocco - w/Bag+Board
    $10 Becoming Frankenstein #1 VF/NM; 10 Ton | Frank Cirocco - we combine shipping

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Becoming Frankenstein HC (2024 10 Ton Press) Artisan Edition 1-1ST


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    Limited to 150 copies.

    1st printing. Collects Becoming Frankenstein (2022 10 Ton Press) #1-6. Written By Mel Smith and Paul H. Birch. Art and Cover by Frank Cirocco and Alex Sheikman. In the legends that have grown over the century about Frankenstein, none have been the concerns for the victims that died to make his monster come to life. Collecting all six issues of the hit comic book series Becoming Frankenstein. Now enjoy the lush's artwork of Frank Cirocco and Alex Shiekman in beautifully inked original art that's breath taking. Lettered by John Robbins. Book measures 7" x 10", capturing each page as it was created. Hardcover, 152 pages, B&W. Cover price $45.00.

  • Issue #1
    Criminal Macabre Eyes of Frankenstein (2013) 1

    (W) Steve Niles (A) Christopher Mitten (CA) Michelle Madsen, Justin Erickson While dealing with ghouls dying all around him and his own mysterious illness, occult detective Cal McDonald encounters the Frankenstein's monster, who needs a new set of eyes. Can a rich entertainer who claims to be the world's foremost authority on the supernatural help the monster regain its sight? Cover price $3.99.

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    $2 Criminal Macabre Eyes Of Frankenstein #1 2013 NM- Dark Horse Comic Monster Comic
    $4 Criminal Macabre: The Eyes of Frankenstein #1 VF/NM; Dark Horse | Steve Niles -
    $9 Criminal Macabre The Eyes of Frankenstein #1 2013 Dark Horse Comics 8.0 K53-144

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Electric Frankenstein Illustarted Lyrics HC (2022 Clover Press) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Edited by Sal Canzonieri. Cover by Johnny Ace and Kali Verra.

    Hard Punk Rock band Electric Frankenstein, Yoe Books and Clover Press mash together to bring EF lyrics ALIVE as comics!

    Electric Frankenstein asked over 100 artists to create short comics based on the lyrics of their songs. What was born was sometimes beautiful and poetic, but other times just downright disturbing and raw! Judgment will not be passed on what you gravitate towards! All lay between the covers of this book.

    Releasing over 100 records all over the world since 1992, Electric Frankenstein is where AC/DC meets The Dead Boys! EF's high energy punk rock and roll combines the raw and energetic sounds of Punk Rock and Garage Punk (Dead Boys, Ramones, Damned, Misfits, Sabbath etc.) with elements of hard rock played by bands like MC5, Stooges, AC/DC, Kiss, Mott the Hoople, Alice Cooper, and so on.

    Electric Frankenstein has proved to be highly influential, helping to spark a rock revival among the youth of the time throughout the world from the US to Europe to Scandinavia to Japan, known as the New Rock Revolution.

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 352 pages, full color.

    Cover price $74.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST

    1st printing. Based on the story by Mary Shelley. Adapted by Michael Burgan. Art by Dennis Calero. The young mad scientist Victor Frankenstein has created a living being out of dead flesh and bone! His creation, however, turns out to be a monster, a monster whose appearance frightens away all who lay eyes upon it. Now, Victor must stop his creation before it's loneliness turns to violence. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 72 pages, full color.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Frankenstein Storm Surge HC (2016 Dynamite) Dean Koontz 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Dean Koontz. Art and cover by Andres Ponce. From the celebrated imagination of Dean Koontz comes a powerful reworking of one of the classic stories of all time! Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents an all-new, in-continuity story set within the universe of Dean Koontz's Frankenstein novel series. While healing from a beating she suffered at the hands of Victor Helios (the madman once known as Dr. Frankenstein and her own maker), Erika Five decides to leave the comfort of her glassed-in porch and bottle of cognac to explore Victor's secret home lab, which she believes is an antechamber to something more sinister. With the help of a decapitated head named Karloff, Erika finds a secret lab and within discovers that Victor's experiments are not limited to his attempts at creating a race of super-immortals. No, he has constructed a mirror-like portal to another universe... one of infinite realities that Victor is trying to bridge for his own horrible reasons! Hardcover, 136 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Frankenstein: Junji Ito Story Collection HC (2018 Viz Media) Manga 1-REP


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    2nd and later printings. Written by Mary Shelley, and Junji Ito. Art and Cover by Junji Ito. Junji Ito meets Mary Shelley! The master of horror manga bends all his skill into bringing the anguished and solitary monster—and the fouler beast who created him—to life with the brilliantly detailed chiaroscuro he is known for! Also included are six tales of Oshikiri—a high school student who lives in a decaying mansion connected to a haunted parallel world where uncanny doppelgangers, unfortunately murdered friends, and a whole lot more are in store for him! Finally, the bonus tale of the Ito Family Dog! Thrill to the adventures of Non-non Ito, the adorable Ito family Maltese! Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 408 pages, B&W. Bonus: The Ito family dog! Thrill to the adventures of Non-non Ito, an adorable Maltese! Cover price $22.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Joe Frankenstein HC (2015 IDW) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Joe Frankenstein (2015 IDW) #1-4. Written by Graham Nolan and Chuck Dixon. Art and cover by Graham Nolan. An action/horror/adventure tale by Graham Nolan and Chuck Dixon! Young Joe Pratt discovers, upon meeting the monster of his ancestor, that he is the heir to the Frankenstein name. A legacy that may get him killed if the creatures of the night have their way. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Manga Classics: Frankenstein HC (2020 MC) 1-REP


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    2nd and later printings.

    Based on the story by Mary Shelley. Adapted by M Chandler. Art and cover by Linus Liu.

    Obsessed with natural philosophy, the young Victor Frankenstein succeeds in creating life from its basic elements - and abandons the newborn monstrosity in terror when he cannot bear to look at it. The rejected creature vanishes, and Victor attempts to forget what he has done... But the monster survives. It learns. Deprived of everything, fated to forever be alone, it has nothing left but revenge.

    Manga Classics presents a frightening new manga adaptation of Mary Shelly's famous tale of creation and destruction!

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 324 pages, B&W.

    NOTE: Limited to 1,500 copies.

    Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Rapunzel vs. Frankenstein GN (2019 Capstone) Far Out Fairy Tales 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Martin Powell. Art by Omar Lozano.

    After a chemical spill in Dr. Frankenstein's lab, Rapunzel's hair has grown to extreme lengths... and it's alive! But her long locks weren't the only thing animated that stormy night. A lightning strike also shocked life into a clay figure. Now Frankenstein is locking the two away, promising to cure Rapunzel while secretly plotting to use his creations to become famous. Can Rapunzel and her friend ever escape the mad scientist's tower? Experience the Brothers Grimm classic like never before in this graphic novel retelling for kids.

    Each Far Out Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide to the story's twists, and visual discussion questions to critically engage readers.

    Softcover, 40 pages, full color.

    Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Shelley Frankenstein GN (2023 IDW) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Cowpiggy!" Story and art by Colleen Madden. Launching a new graphic novel series for young middle-grade readers! Shelley Frankenstein is the great-great-great-granddaughter of a pretty famous mad scientist. She loves to be scared, and tries to make creepy creatures to spook all her friends... but all her experiments seem to backfire. The other kids love her adorable creations. What a disappointment! Finally Shelley and her little brother/assistant, Iggy, stumble upon a haunted graveyard that gives them an idea for the ultimate monster. Throw in a couple abandoned toy animals, and behold... Cowpiggy! Will this new creation send everyone running in terror, like a proper monster? Or will love and cuteness triumph? Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Sherlock Frankenstein and the Legion of Evil TPB (2018 Dark Horse) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Sherlock Frankenstein and the Legion of Evil (2017 Dark Horse) #1-4 and Black Hammer (2016 Dark Horse) #12.

    Written by Jeff Lemire. Art and cover by David Rubin.

    This mystery set in the world of superheroes follows a reporter determined to find out what happened to her father: The Black Hammer. All answers seem to lie in Spiral City's infamous insane asylum where some of its dangerous super-villain tenants reside. As she gets closer and closer to the truth she uncovers the dark origin stories of some of Black Hammer's greatest foes and how they tie into the puzzle of what happened to Spiral City's greatest hero. From New York Times bestselling and Eisner-nominated creator Jeff Lemire!

    Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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    $7 Sherlock Franenstein and the Legion of Evil - Vol 1 - World of Black Hammer

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