Frankenstein Alive, Alive #1 cover and DPS
Artist: Bernie Wrightson (All)
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DescriptionAs beautiful and important of a Wrightson Frankenstein example as I ever could have hoped for.Years after illustrating a series of book plates for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Wrightson decided he wanted to continue the story of Frankenstein's Monster. Bernie co-plotted the story of Frankenstein Alive, Alive along with his friend, writer Steve Niles, and illustrated the first 3+ issues of the 4 part arc before his passing. This 2 page sequence summarizes the origin of Frankenstein's Monster from his electric birth in a laboratory, to fleeing into the world, being pursued by villagers with pitchforks and torches, and his journey to loneliness and dejection. All the classic and tragic elements of the original story we have come to know and love from the novel and the movies summarized in only two pages. Bernie poured his soul into telling this story and it shows. Genius. The image of the Monster's reflection was printed several times for the cover to issue #1 as well as to promote the series. It's as if the Monster is looking directly at the viewer through his reflection. His eyes are staring right at you even though they cannot be seen by looking directly at his face. Although he seeks death, the Monster is alive! Frankenstein Alive, Alive #1 May, 2012 BIG THANKS go to Steve Niles for parting with this one from his personal collection! Steve selected this piece and has had it framed since it was new to press. I'm honored that he passed it on to me. 🙏 Social/Sharing |
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Dave Kopecki 
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 10/16/2025
This is an epic score, buddy! Bernie's final work and a DPS to boot! Huge congrats!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 10/16/2025
Ok I'm officially jealous. An incredible 2 page sequence with haunting origin story imagery from Bernie's return to Frankenstein! And the reflection image within used for the published cover to #1 makes it even more special. It looks amazing framed too, huge congrats man this is so nice.
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 10/16/2025
A true labor of love - I can't even imagine the joy of having this on the wall and being able to fall deep into the extreme complexity and sublime rendering again and again. Congrats Daryl. Amazing.
Earl Hamilton
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 10/16/2025
WHOLLY HANNAH!!! THIS IS EPIC! THE LOWER RIGHT WITH REFLECTION IS AWESOME AND REMINDS ME OF ONE OF THE PLATES WHERE THE MONSTER IS DRINKING. I THINK ALBERT MOY OWNS A PRELIM. HUGE SCORE!
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
Posted on 10/16/2025
Earl Hamilton wrote:
WHOLLY HANNAH!!! THIS IS EPIC! THE LOWER RIGHT WITH REFLECTION IS AWESOME AND REMINDS ME OF ONE OF THE PLATES WHERE THE MONSTER IS DRINKING. I THINK ALBERT MOY OWNS A PRELIM. HUGE SCORE!
A whole different style of art from a different time period, but absolutely reminds me of that plate as well!
Carl Choi
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 10/16/2025
Wow Wow Wow. We really do have similar taste but you're always a few steps ahead of me. Brightson has been on my list but if maybe too late for me. Big Congrats ahead of the movie release bro!!!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 10/16/2025
Wow, just a perfect example of Bernie's Frankenstein. Absolute gem - congrats!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/16/2025
A return to form to the Frankenstein plate days. Wrightson knew he could not draw in that same manner again, but he evolved and built up momentum to turn in some of the most excellent art since.
J. Lim
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 10/16/2025
Absolutely fantastic and amazing piece! Major congrats on getting this stunning piece. Getting a published Wrightson Frankenstien original art is quite the accomplishment in this hobby
Lance Suarez
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 10/16/2025
Big congrats Daryl! This one is really beautiful and well worth it.
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 10/16/2025
Congrats on a beautiful pair of pages! Even cooler that you were able to get them directly from the book's co-creator.
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 10/17/2025
Wrightson revisiting Frankenstein's monster before he died was a gift to long-time fans and new readers alike. Cheers!
Tom McDonald
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 10/18/2025
Wow Daryl, that's a show stopper! Congratulations!
Did Bernie paint the sky, too?
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 10/18/2025
Tom McDonald wrote:
Wow Daryl, that's a show stopper! Congratulations!
Did Bernie paint the sky, too?
Thanks Tom. Everything on these pages is 100% Bernie... pencils, inks, tones... and this is exactly how the art was printed. No colorist on the interior pages, only on some of the cover images.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 10/31/2025
Jaw-dropping DPS by Bernie Wrightson from Frankernstein Alive. What an amazing spread, retelling the monster's creation and his rejection by his creator, by the villiagers and even by himself. Wrightson's art here is both touching and sad, as the monster is rejected time after time. Wrightson conveys that sadness in every panel. His use of ink washes here is unsurpassed. His talent apparent in every panel. What a fabulous work of art. Congratulations on acquiring it after so many years of waiting. Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us.
Vik V
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 11/17/2025
HELL YEEEAAAAH !!!!! Daryl, this one rocks! Congrats
Paul Roach
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 1/20/2026
Glorious. The monster is seen as muscular, but also seemingly gaunt and stooped later - and finally, in despair and prostrate. An excellent sequence.
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