Essential Monster of Frankenstein #1
In "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein," the Frankenstein Monster journeys to California seeking help from Danton Vayla, unaware that Vayla leads the Brotherhood of Baal, who have kidnapped Lissa Russell for a dark ritual. When Jack Russell sets out to find his sister, he transforms into the Werewolf by Night and confronts the Monster in a clash of primal forces. Written by Doug Moench and illustrated by Don Perlin, with inks by Vince Colletta and letters by Dave Hunt, this issue features a striking cover by Boris Vallejo.
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The Frankenstein Monster travels to California to see if Danton Vayla can help him. At the same time, the Brotherhood of Baal, run by Vayla, kidnaps Lissa Russell and plans to sacrifice her in a magical ritual. Jack Russell, while searching for his sister changes into the Werewolf by Night and attacks the Frankenstein Monster.
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