Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1
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| Writer | Kelly Thompson |
| Artist | Mattia de Iulis |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
MINISERIES PREMIERE
HERE COMES THE BRIDE...
Kelly Thompson and Mattia De Iulis (Absolute Wonder Woman, The Cull) reunite once again to deliver the most haunting new horror series of the year.
Born in the heart of a thunderstorm, made of stolen flesh, electricity, and monstrous desperation, The Bride lives! With no memory of her past or understanding of what she is, The Bride took her first steps into the world and was...displeased. Now, she must discover where and who she came from and begin what every living thing begins...the process of staying alive.
CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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10
You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff
Oct 28, 2026Skybound’s Universal Monsters series has had a relatively high standard of quality. And as good as some of it has been in a recent memory, none of the previous series have quite managed the level of achievement that Thompson and De Iulis have managed with The Bride of Frankenstein Lives. It respects the original film while expanding on it in a way that feels both faithful to the original franchise and deeply engaging for modern readers. Read Full Review
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10
Lotusland Comics - Hank Rea
Oct 28, 2026Bride of Frankenstein Lives is one of the best debuts of the year. Unsurprisingly, Thompson and de Iulis knock it out of the park with a beautifully executed gothic tale that pairs emotional weight with stunning artwork. Read Full Review
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9.5
AIPT - David Brooke
Oct 27, 2026Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 is a stunning debut that gives the iconic monster a compelling voice of her own. Kelly Thompson captures the terror of experiencing a cruel world for the first time, making The Bride's vulnerability and growing defiance deeply affecting. Mattia De Iulis delivers breathtaking artwork that makes every moment feel immediate, with gorgeous splash pages and remarkably lifelike expressions. The result is a haunting, emotionally rich horror comic that honors the character's origins while giving her story a powerful new direction. Read Full Review
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9.4
Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell
Oct 28, 2026Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 is a haunting and beautiful start to this new take on a classic monster. Kelly Thompson gives the bride a compelling journey of survival and self-discovery, balancing sympathy for her with the horror of the world around her. Mattia De Iulis brings that world to life with gorgeous gothic artwork and a dark color palette. Together, the creative team delivers an opening issue that makes you feel for the supposed monster and fear the people she encounters. If you enjoy classic horror with an emotional core, this is one to add to your pull list. I’m looking forward to seeing where the bride’s journey takes her next. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comic Crusaders - Al Mega
Oct 26, 2026Universal Monsters: The Bride of Frankenstein Lives #1 understands the assignment. It takes one of horror’s most recognizable images and gives her interiority, agency and anger without sanding away the monster. Thompson and De Iulis are not trying to “fix” the Bride. They are finally letting her speak for herself. Fam, if the rest of this four-issue run keeps this level of control, this could end up being one of the strongest Universal Monsters books Skybound has put out. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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10
The artwork and script are spectacular.
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