Frankenstein is a series I enjoyed as the New 52 relaunch kicked off but eventually fell behind on. Luckily, Matt Kindt's approach to issue #0 is one that welcomes new and lapsed readers. This completely standalone tale focuses on the creation of Victor Frankenstein's monster and the early battles that shaped him into the sword-slinging hero he is today.
Kindt works to subvert the original Frankenstein text a bit by portraying the inventor as a deranged, mad scientist and his creation as a noble hero from the beginning. I would have liked a bit more nuance in Victor's portrayal. While his vendetta against the monster is understandable, his personality is a bit one-note. Luckily, Frankenstein the monster is well-written and perfectly identifiable as the tragic lead. Readers are shown all they really need to know about the character over the course of the book, with some narration courtesy of Father Time to fill in the gaps. The script offers up just the right blend of tragedy and kooky monster action.
Alberto Ponticelli's artwork generally serves the script well. There were instances where a heavier use of blacks and shadows might have been beneficial. However, Ponticelli offers up an effective blend of moody settings and surreal character designs. The scenes set in the Amazon jungle stand out as particularly eye-catching.
I'm pleased to see that the series hasn't suffered from the shift in writers, and I may have to add Frankenstein to my regular slate of New 52 books once again.
Source : ign[dot]com
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