A great way to add a layer to a classic story.

Adding artworks to a pillar in sci-fi/horror genre is no small feat. This was my first official manga read and I was not disappointed. The vibrancy and aesthetics of the artwork kept me flipping the pages.

The manga did stray a bit from the original but it made sense because of the mix media, This felt like a reread of the classic tale and I would recommend it to any fans of the Shelley original

If you are new to manga there is a helpful index at the beginning to give some insight and a "how to" so you have a pleasant reading experience.

At its core Frankenstein is really about what it means to human and what makes a true "monster".

Much gratitude to Udon Entertainment and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

The book is a manga version of the classic tale - Frankenstein. The illustrations are beautiful and make me feel like I was reading comics in my childhood. The good part is that the essence of the story is still maintained by capturing the turning events of the story. The character introductions played a key role in making the story at par with the original story. Had it been a bit delayed or too early, it would not have had the same impact. To conclude, this version has expanded the reach of this story to people who would prefer a lighter version of this story without watering down the crux.

Thank you @netgalley @udonent for the eARC
Genre: #manga #classics #sciencefiction
Rating: 4/5 ⭐️

A very good adaptation of the original novel! This book presents the story in an easy to understand way, with really nice artwork. I love how much detail was kept in this version of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and highly recommend it as a means of revisiting the story. It would also work well to help new readers of the story understand it better. Highly recommend!

Yes! It's another manga adaptation of a classic, and this time around, it's Frankenstein! I couldn't be happier about the news or about the entire experience. Manga Classics: Frankenstein was created by M. Chandler and Linus Liu, not to mention the original author, Mary Shelly.

As with the rest of this collection, one of the biggest points is making as many classics as possible accessible to all readers. How often have you looked towards a classic novel, only to be intimidated by the sheer volume of it? Well, Manga Classics not only changes the format but also condenses the story (as a requirement of the medium).

It probably goes without saying that I am a huge fan of Frankenstein, and thus, I screamed just a little bit when I saw this latest adaptation. Obviously, that meant I had high expectations going into it. So, that raises the question, did it hold up?

Absolutely! M. Chandler and Linus Liu did a fantastic job bringing Mary Shelley's story to life on these pages. Everything from the decisions about the adaptation to the art style itself was well done.
Speaking of the art, I really do feel like it was the perfect fit. The cover should give potential readers a good idea of my topic. It's the right blend of that classic Frankenstein style and the style inherent to manga.

In short, Manga Classics: Frankenstein was pure perfection, and I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone. It doesn't matter if you've read the story a hundred times or not a single time. Either way, it is an experience worth diving into.

I know the popularity of the Manga Classics series firsthand and encourage educators and librarians to include them. They are wonderfully detailed and rich representations of stories worth passing down. This vision of Frankenstein makes a full and rich addition.

ok, I LOVE Frankenstein. The monster, the classic novel, any and all movies, books and TV shows that have Frankenstein and his monster in them are all automatic must-haves for me. Now, I'm pretty new to manga, but this is by far one of all time favorite mangas AND Frankenstein renditions to date! The story was, of course, wonderful and the art work is gorgeous. It gave all the gothic monster movie vibes and I loved it! Such a perfect spooky season read. If you love manga and classic monsters, you need to add this to your TBR! Thank you Netgally for the ARC opportunity! I've already recommended this to all my friends.

A beautifully drawn manga true to the original work.
Fans of Frankenstein, gothic horror, and manga focused on classics will all be thrilled to add this to their collection. Would also be a great introduction to classic literature for fans of manga who have not dipped their toes into that genre but are interested (or for those that it is necessary to do so because of school).

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read a free copy of this manga. I really enjoy manga retelling of classic novels, I think it's very engaging and allows you to absorb parts of the story in a different way.

I recently rediscovered Frankenstein and I loved it so much more than the first time I read it. It is such a powerful story about life and death, knowledge, creation, loneliness... This graphic novel portrays its beauty well. The illustrations are never distracting and they complement well the general vibes of this timeless classic. I'm so happy I had the opportunity to read it in this form as well. I loved it! My full recomendations!

I am new to reading Manga, but I really enjoyed this book.
I especially appreciated the reminder in the beginning on how to read Manga correctly.
A thoroughly enjoyable retelling of Frankenstein and his monster.

I like the Manga Classics line. These titles do a solid job of adapting the literature they choose, often sticking as close to the source material as they can manage. it's about making the classics approachable in a new way. This adaption of Frankenstein. for example? The art does a nice job showing Victor's mood swings post "there's a monster in my life, and I made it." Sometimes he's downright unhinged about it, showing the whole which one is really the monster question quite nicely.

This was a wonderful graphic novel and great retelling of the popular classic.

5 stars

Beautiful writing and colour palette and amazing story telling. Would highly recommend.

I live for this series, and truly believe it to be the best way to engage with younger readers who might not be the biggest fan of classics. We currently own most if not all of the Shakespeare works from this collection. I like that it’s visually stunning black and white imagery. I like that the graphic novels do not deviate from the original storyline. We will be purchasing this one in the future.

A fresh look for Frankenstein. Disclaimer, Frankenstein is my favorite novel and I’m instantly drawn to anything adjacent. I’m so glad I was able to pick this manga up and see Frankenstein through a different art style. Classics redone in illustrations are a great option for those who wish to revisit a beloved story in a new way, or those who may be intimidated by classic lit. The artist did a great job capturing the mood of the novel through their illustrations — the muted tones and overall style work perfectly and the author does a great job of capturing the essence and likeness of the creature.

A great way to introduce classic literature to an era of graphic novels. It would be even better in color but I understand that would raise the price significantly. Maybe two editions at some point.

I absolutely love Manga i been getting it so much. I was thinking it would be gory but it wasnt not to me. It was beautiful art work and loved the storyline. Thank you NetGalley for this opportunity.

I read original Frankenstein a while ago. It's one of my favorite books for many many reasons. So when I saw manga adaptation of it available on NetGalley, I decided to give it a go. I don't typically read manga so I am grateful for "how to read manga" page in the beginning.

Character designs are brilliant. The monster of Frankenstein looks ugly and unnatural but also human. Also he's much bigger than humans and I appreciate keeping that detail. His tragedy hit me more than when I read the book because I could see him so to speak. Victor Frankenstein character design is surprisingly faithful to the original. He looks exactly how a scientist who is afraid of his creation should look like. I know, it sounds weird but I really liked the character work, that's my point.

The artwork and panel design is also superb. The story was translated into manga really well. Even parts with action which in my opinion are difficult to translate to graphic form. I wish I could give more details on this point, but I don't want to spoil anything and a picture is worth a thousand words.

Frankenstein the novel is a difficult book as all classics are. It's not type of book you can read in one go. This adaptation however is easily digestible without losing anything in adaptation.

A great adaptation of Mary Shelley's 1818 version of Frankenstein. Like the original book, this rendition is very much about the human condition, with a sprinkling of some classic elements of horror. But unlike the original, this version is much clearer, less convoluted—sparse, but thorough. It did still feel a bit on the long side, but I found it so much more enjoyable a read than the original text (classics are fantastic for education and study, and indeed I still read many, but I seldom find them enjoyable in the same way that I find modern literature). And the illustrations were a great accompaniment to the text.

All in all, this is a great adaptation of the story—all the feel of the original novel but with less words and more pictures!

I SO wish this manga was around when I read Frankenstein the first time. I’ve always had an issue really picturing the monster and how terrifying he is! This is a great supplement to have a better understanding of this classic.

PS: Thanks for including a how-to when reading manga. I don’t read a lot of manga so it was nice to have that reminder before I started reading.

I'm a huge fan of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and thought that this manga adaptation was well done (though I don't think anyone will ever top Junji Ito's). Good job.