{"product_id":"frankenstein-agent-of-s-h-a-d-e-0-2012-vf-nm","title":"Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. # 0 2012 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. # 0 \u003c\/b\u003eSeptember 2012 was part of DC’s \"Zero Month\" event. This issue provides the definitive origin for the New 52 version of Frankenstein, portraying him as a noble hero created by a truly villainous Victor Frankenstein. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigins \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story is set in 1823 and details the horrific experiments that brought the creature to life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Soul-Grinder: Unlike the original novel, Victor Frankenstein uses a \"soul machine\" or \"soul-grinder\" powered by the extracted souls of roughly 50 victims, often inmates from local asylums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Escape: Upon awakening, the monster demonstrates an innate sense of justice by freeing his creator's remaining victims before escaping the laboratory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Pursuit: Frankenstein travels thousands of miles to escape his past, but Victor pursues him relentlessly. The conflict comes to a head in the Amazon Rainforest, where Victor leads a mercenary army in a genocidal attack on a local tribe just to draw the monster out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRecruitment: Recognizing his potential and noble spirit, Father Time (the leader of S.H.A.D.E.) approaches Frankenstein nearly 200 years ago to recruit him as a secret agent to fight supernatural threats. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriter: Matt Kindt (who took over the series from Jeff Lemire starting with issue #10).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePenciler: Alberto Ponticelli.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInker: Wayne Faucher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eColorist: José Villarrubia.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVictor vs. Frankenstein: The issue subverts the classic dynamic by making Victor a loathsome, one-note villain and Frankenstein a compassionate, philosophical lead searching for his own humanity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Bride: Brief references are made to his wife, the Bride, who also serves as an agent of S.H.A.D.E. but possesses four arms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47645562929252,"sku":"BH26","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_06_20_27_34_356.jpg?v=1767752998","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/frankenstein-agent-of-s-h-a-d-e-0-2012-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}