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The Glass Scientists

Volume One: A Graphic Novel

#1 in series

by S. H. Cotugno
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"A wickedly sharp adventure!" —ND Stevenson, New York Times bestselling creator of Nimona
The gothic worlds of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, Frankenstein, and more collide in this graphic novel series about buried secrets, mad science, and misunderstood monsters. For fans of stylish reimaginings like Lore Olympus and gaslamp fantasies like The Night Circus!
London isn’t the safest place for mad scientists these days. After that whole ordeal with Frankenstein, angry mobs have gotten awfully good at hunting down monsters and wiping out anything they don’t understand. In fact, if it weren’t for one extraordinary young man, every out-of-the-box thinker would have been locked up . . . or worse.
That young man is none other than Dr. Henry Jekyll. He believes mad scientists would thrive if they could just fix their public image, which is why he founded the Society for Arcane Sciences, a place where like-minded eccentrics could come together to defy the laws of nature in peace.
But everything changes when a mysterious stranger arrives, bent on taking the Society in a radical new direction. With everyone turning against him, Jekyll’s life starts to spiral out of control, shattering all his carefully laid plans and threatening to expose his darkest secret—one that could destroy everything he has built from the inside out.
Volume One collects Chapters 1-7 of this thrilling, humorous, beloved webcomic, which is available in print for the first time ever. It also features a brand-new side story, a behind-the-scenes look at artwork, and more exclusive bonus content!

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Glass Scientists

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    October 3, 2023

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780593524466
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 480
    • Text Difficulty: 1-2

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      October 15, 2023
      Grades 7-10 Beware, monsters and scientists; London can be an unsafe place for you in this story that begins with an angry mob of townsfolk hunting down a werewolf to destroy it. Out of nowhere comes one man to save the day, Dr. Jekyll, founder of the Society for Arcane Sciences. He desires to turn science into a respectable field, but Dr. Jekyll is hiding a secret, and now a mysterious man is causing chaos within the Society. Who is this man, and can he be stopped? This historical fantasy comic will transport readers to an early Victorian era with a Sherlock Holmes-type feel. After a somewhat slow start, the pace picks up, especially when Cotugno explores the Society, which is filled with wacky scientists with even wackier inventions and experiments, such as one scientist attempting to make a cat invisible. The detailed, jewel-toned artwork packs intriguing details into just about every panel, and the gothic atmosphere is in fun contrast to the cartoonish figures and action. Readers unfamiliar with the original story of Dr. Jekyll will get a kick when his secret is revealed.

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    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2023

      Gr 10 Up-Carried by the infamous character Dr. Jekyll, a posh society man whose changing personality emerges at night as Mr. Hyde, Cotugno's graphic novel astutely navigates multiple classic characters in fresh ways while offering larger themes of community and acceptance that warmly connect to TJ Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea. This webcomic-turned-published volume will already have an audience. Dr. Jekyll uses his charismatic personality to build a safe environment at the Society for Arcane Sciences, away from the prying eyes of average citizens. This persona, including dueling Mr. Hyde-by-night, protects mad scientists, including Frankenstein and her monster, in a world of myth and fantasy with creative intersections. Plenty is bubbling under the surface with the mix of eccentric characters assembled under one roof, embarking on new adventures in their laboratories after being pushed to the margins of a society that does not tolerate them anymore. Using vibrant colors and a 19th-century London setting, the combination is visually stunning. The character driven journey explores the history and future of the monsters and scientists, using abundant dialogue that crowds each panel. Scenes range from humorous to horrific with engaging twists and turns, the underpinnings of the regularly scheduled webcomic. VERDICT Quirky characters in a Victorian setting navigate new territory in the shadows, breathing new life into graphic novel offerings with a combination of science and historical fiction. Add to a collection where webcomics are a hit.-Alicia Abdul

      Copyright 2023 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
Kindle restrictions

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:480
  • Text Difficulty:1-2

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