The Island of Dr. Moreau

In 1977, Marvel Comics adapted H.G. Wells’s classic novel as a single-issue comic, bringing the chilling tale of a shipwrecked man stranded on an island of surgically altered beast-men to the four-color page. Writer Doug Moench and artist Larry Hama, both prolific Marvel talents of the era, crafted a faithful, atmospheric rendition of the story’s horror and philosophical weight. This one-shot stands as a notable example of Marvel’s 1970s literary adaptations, offering a concise, visually striking take on a foundational work of science fiction.