Marvel's Frankenstein: Out of the Ice FIRST

That's right, Marvel's The Monster of Frankenstein (and from issue 6 on, Frankenstein's Monster) came out a FULL MONTH before the Phantom Stranger's Spawn of Frankenstein back-up feature. And wouldn't you know it? Marvel's latest addition to their horror comics line ALSO started with the Monster found in a block of ice.
Coincidence?! Well, Marvel DID invent this comic book trope with Captain America, I suppose. AND they managed to get the book out first. AND their Frank lasted 18 issues, which while not a Tomb of Dracula level of success, is still better than back-up "Spawn" of Frankenstein.

Point goes to Marvel!

Comments

SallyP said…
I don't understand why the good Doctor is so horrified in the first cover. Isn't bringing the monster to life...the whole point?
August 26, 2014 at 4:33 PM
American Hawkman said…
The original story makes a point of saying that the doctor didn't expect it to look that way. I'd point out that Roy Thomas had had the X-Men face a Frankenstein robot prior to this.
August 26, 2014 at 4:46 PM
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