Writer Alessandro Di Virgilio and artist Manuela Santoni tell the story of Mary Shelley, creator of Frankenstein. This illustrated account of her life follows her tragic birth, life in Scotland and her complex relationship with Percy Bysshe Shelly. Told in black and white with burst of red, Mary Shelley: The Eternal Dream feels like falling into one. Santoni clearly takes inspiration from several Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood paintings throughout. The graphic novel captures Mary’s desire to avoid conformity and trying to avoid being trapped in common roles for women.
Mary Shelley: The Eternal Dream is now available from Mad Cave Studios.
