Frankenstein, imagined as a monstrous superhero! An undead monster, granted immortality thanks to his terrifying origins, works tirelessly as a part of S.H.A.D.E, or the Super Human Advanced Defense Executive, a group that investigates paranormal and superhuman activity! From visionary writer Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth) comes Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E! Functionally immortal and empowered with superhuman strength, the undead monster Frankenstein works to save the world from arcane and terrifying threats that cross the boarder between superheroic and paranormal! Explore the darker and more grotesque corners of the DC Universe, right here, right now!
Collects DCU Halloween Special 2010 #1; Flashpoint: Frankenstein & the Creatures of the Unknown #1-3; Frankenstein, Agent of SHADE #0, #8-16; Young Monsters in Love #1
About the AuthorAward-winning Canadian cartoonist Jeff Lemire is the creator of the acclaimed monthly comic book series
Sweet Tooth, published by DC/Vertigo, and the award-winning graphic novel
Essex County, published by Top Shelf. Now one of DC Comics' cornerstone writers, Jeff was prominent in the publisher's "New 52" line-wide relaunch as the writer of
Animal Man,
Justice League Dark and
Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E. He has also written the monthly adventures of
Superboy,
The Atom and
Constantine. In 2008 Jeff won the Shuster Award for Best Canadian Cartoonist and the Doug Wright Award for Best Emerging Talent. He also won the American Library Association's prestigious Alex Award, recognizing books for adults with specific teen appeal. He has also been nominated for five Eisner Awards and five Harvey Awards. In 2010
Essex County was named as one of the five Essential Canadian Novels of the Decade. He currently lives and works in Toronto with his wife and son.