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Time for some comics, I think, wouldn't you agree?  First up, The Bride Of Frankenstein Lives.  It's not a retelling of the classic 1935 movie per se (though there are some aspects of it regarding her creation), but goes beyond her survival (that's right, she survives in this version) of the destruction of Frankenstein's laboratory, and explores interesting territories.  (And I ain't talking geography, Melvin!)  Her would-be hubbie also makes an appearance. 

Next up, The Amazing Spider-Man #1002, continuing an interesting tale involving Peter Parker and his cousin (the son of Aunt May), Cormac Crane, who's a super villain called Ravage.  Hes stealing May's memories of Peter in order to replace Peter in her life, and it's riveting stuff.  Don't take my word for it though - buy it and read it for yourselves.

I suspect Batman's speech balloon was originally intended for Robin,
otherwise it would surely have read "This fantastic character..." etc

Above, Detective Comics #298, where Clay-face makes his debut and becomes one of Batman's deadliest foes.  As usual, Bats does all the heavy lifting, while Robin stands gaping and doing nothing to help his guardian, the ungrateful little tyke.  After all, Bruce Wayne gives him pocket money and lets him live in his big mansion.  Time he earned his keep I say.  And do you know why he's called 'The Boy Wonder'?  'Cos people wonder if he's really a boy.

Well, Fantastic Four #18 does exactly what it says on the cover, so there's very little point in me warbling on and repeating it. Considering I used to read the FF when they appeared in Wham! back in - when was it? - 1966, it's good to see the Cosmic Quartet in their very own UK magazine in the 21st century.  Long may it continue, says I!  All four titles available from all good comic shops and also via the Internet.  So what're you waiting for?!