Gilberton Released December 1945

Classics Illustrated #26 Reprint

This page covers the Reprint edition of Classics Illustrated #26, published by Gilberton and released December 1, 1945. The issue is written by Ruth Roche with artwork by Bob Webb. Values and details shown here apply specifically to this edition; first-print pricing and the complete cover gallery are on the main issue page.

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Low
$70
Mid
$215
High
$710
Published December 1945

Dr. Frankenstein learns the secret to giving life to inanimate matter. To test his theories, he collects bones from the tombs to construct a "human" being, and then gives it life. The creature, endowed with supernatural size and strength, is revolting to look at, and frightens all who see it. Lonely and miserable, it comes to hate its creator. This tale of terror has been a world favorite since it was first published in 1818. Mary Shelley's original novel is not only a masterwork of horror, but it's also considered to be one of the earliest science fiction stories ever written.