Junji Ito’s “Frankenstein”
Exploring form and content in horror master Junji Ito’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.”
An Introduction to Junji Ito’s “Frankenstein”
Junji Ito’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s #Frankenstein was published in English in 2018 and won an Eisner Award for “Best Adaptation from Another Medium.” It’s both a faithful & idiosyncratic adaptation, showcasing Ito’s mastery of horror storytelling within the comics medium. 1/8 #Frankenstein
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An Introduction to Junji Ito’s “Frankenstein”
Making a Monster in Junji Ito’s “Frankenstein”
Haptic Visuality in Junji Ito’s “Frankenstein”
Terrific Horrific Perspectives in Junji Ito’s “Frankenstein”
The Monstrous Feminine in Junji Ito’s “Frankenstein”