Alberto Ponticelli has really honed his style, as it feels tighter and the panels feel more thought out. There are times when his anatomy feels a bit off, but considering this is a book where have the cast is literally sown together from spare appendages, it's a forgivable offense. His expressions are great, as is his scenery (Castle Frankenstein!) and he draws the action with just the right amount of chaos. Lemire and Ponticelli have just fit together superbly on this book. Sometimes, it's just fun to wallow in the insanity, and Frankenstein lets you do just that. Read Full Review

Overall, this is still a compelling book, where monsters are monsters and they fight other monsters, and sometimes realize all too keenly that they can't really transcend their own monster status. Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E. is an inherently cool concept, and there's plenty to like here, especially the lovably gruesome lead character. We'll hope that Matt Kindt has more good ideas when he takes over with #10. Read Full Review

In Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. #8 Jeff Lemire turns that drama inwards. Imagination unleashed is not the liberation it would prove to be for Einstein. Monsters lurk behind the veil. And ultimately the art of this issue is to bring you to a point where, as much for safety's sake as any, you choose to disavow that unbridled hope that Einstein himself represents. “Spawn of Frankenstein” is a sordid, filthy drama. And the world is richer for it. Read Full Review