Frankenstein: From GRIM TO GRIN

In the pantheon of classic monsters, Frankenstein's creature stands as a towering figure, both literally and metaphorically. Created by Mary Shelley in her seminal novel, "Frankenstein;" the creature has since become an icon of horror. However, within the realm of comic books, one creator was tasked with bringing him into the funny pages. First by taking a classic horror look to the character, later turning him into a more goofy version. 

In the early 1940s, Briefer introduced his version of Frankenstein's monster in the pages of Prize Comics #7. The First Adaptation saw Briefer fall into the more menacing version of the Classic Character, and then later on taking a more whimsical version. 

Despite the differences, both versions of Frankenstein's monster share a common theme: a sense of otherness and alienation. Whether it's the creature's existential angst in the horror series or his comedic misadventures in Briefer's later adaptation, both portrayals tap into the universal theme of not belonging. 

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