This week the gang discusses the comic I, Frankenstein: Genesis by Kevin Grevioux as well as the motion comic and the film adaptation starring Aaron Eckhart. While they applaud the trans-media attempt, they aren’t sure that the film stands up well on it’s own.

What do you think? Have a listen and then tell us your own thoughts on the comic and film in the comments!

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For similar adaptations, check out our episodes on Frankenstein/Frankenweenie, Thor: The Dark World, RIPD, Carrie, Kick-Ass 2, and The Wolverine.

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Main Discussion

I, Frankenstein: Genesis #1

-Written by Kevin Grevioux

-Art by Dario Carrasco, Roberto Castro, Edu Menna Ryan Benjamin and JJ Kirby

-Published by Dark Storm Comics

–Motion Comic

I, Frankenstein (2014)

-Written by Kevin Grevioux and Stuart Beattie

-Directed by Stuart Beattie

-Starring Aaron Eckhart, Bill Nighy, Miranda Otto and Yvonne Strahovski

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