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Preview: Heart of the Beast HC 20th Anniversary Edition

HEART OF THE BEAST HC 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Dean Motter, Judith Dupré (w)
Sean Phillips (a/c)
FC • 116 pages • $24.99 • Mature

The Heart of the Beast explores the timeless themes of classic horror literature against the backdrop of New York City’s decadent contemporary art world. Sandra, a beautiful bartender who aspires to be an actress, meets Victor, an enigmatic man who hides strange scars and stranger secrets.  Always at the beck and call of his employer, the mysterious Dr. Wright, Victor struggles to share his life with Sandra — until she learns the true nature of his ghoulish work. And is he concealing an even more horrific secret? This haunting homage to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein drew praise from critics and fans alike when it was first published. Dynamite is proud to release a 20th anniversary edition of this gothic love story in an all-new prestige format edition, which includes additional scrapbook material and commentary by the creators. Written by Dean Motter (Mister X, Terminal City) and Judith Dupré (Skyscrapers, Churches), The Heart of the Beast features lavishly painted artwork by Sean Philliips (Fatale, Criminal).

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SDCC 2013: The Heart of The Beast Celebrates 20 Years with a New Prestige Edition

Dynamite has announced that The Heart of the Beast, the hauntingly evocative graphic novel written by Dean Motter and Judith Dupré, and featuring lavishly painted artwork by Sean Phillips, will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an all-new prestige format edition.

With the tagline, “Science transformed his body, artistry inspired his soul,” The Heart of the Beast explores the timeless themes of classic horror literature, set against the backdrop of New York City’s decadent art world of the nineties.  Sandra, a beautiful and young bartender, meets the enigmatic Victor, a man with strange scars and stranger secrets.  A tale of gothic love and modern horror, this graphic novel drew praise from critics and comic fans alike.

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