Doc Frankenstein

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Doc Frankenstein (published 2004 to present) is a comic book created by Geof Darrow and Steve Skroce, written by the Wachowski Brothers (Andy and Larry, better known for their work on The Matrix series), and drawn by Steve Skroce. The book is published bimonthly by Burlyman Entertainment, though recently they have fallen behind this deadline quite a bit (most likely because of the Wachowski Brother's involvement in the film adaptation of V for Vendetta). Five issues have been released as of August 2006.

The comic tells the story of Frankenstein's monster, who survived the events of Mary Shelley's novel and adopted his creator's name as his own (and earned doctoral degrees as well). Doc Frankenstein has since become a hero through the ages (flashbacks show him as a gunslinger in the Wild West, a soldier in World War II, a supporter of the teaching of evolution in 1925, and a supporter of Roe v. Wade in 1972). However, his liberal viewpoint has made him a target of religious zealots and fundamentalists, who have sought to kill him over the years without success.

[edit] Awards

Doc Frankenstein was nominated for the 2005 Eisner Award for best new series.

[edit] External links

• Burlyman Entertainment official site of Doc Frankenstein and other titles.