Victoria's Electric Coffin 2

Victoria's Electric Coffin #2

by Ikuno Tajima, Dorothea Überall (Translator)

New York, 1920er-Jahre. Am Tag seiner Hinrichtung trifft David Douglas, ein Gefangener in der Todeszelle, Victoria Frankenstein, ein 13-jähriges medizinisches Genie. Diese Begegnung war der Beginn eines Lebens nach dem Tod... und der Start einer Dark Fantasy-Miniserie, frei inspiriert von Mary Shelleys »Frankenstein«.

Genres: Manga, Historical, Young Adult

194 pages, Paperback

Published August 1, 2023

Reviews

[Mara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eins grapples with the purpose of his reanimated life as he takes on Willie. It's an interesting battle, but the core of this volume Eins' inner conflict. The other interesting thread that Henry has brought into the story is the question of practical uses for Victoria's research. While bringing in the potential combat uses makes sense, I thought that there would be more of a focus on this story of the social consequences of being able to reanimate the dead.

Overall, while I remain interested in seeing the story through, I think it could have pushed towards more interesting ideas.

[Cornerofmadness · Rating 3 out of 5]

It opens with Eins still fighting Willa for reasons no one but Henry understands (but it seems more like no girl is going to out science him and worse turn him down because Henry appears to be petty like that). Things go from bad to worse when he sets Willa out of control on Eins who doesn't have the physical alterations Willa does.

This isn't enough for Henry though, he needs to humiliate both Eins and Victoria more by exposuing Eins' dark history. So the far more interesting part of this is Ein's back story which is every bit as tragic as you might be hoping for between the plight of immigrants in NYC in this time period, ditto rampant disease and organized crime. Eins becomes a much more sympathetic character IMO at the end of this. The art is still very nice and I'd like to see what comes next.

[Shiritaku · Rating 4 out of 5]

Man erfährt viel über die Vergangenheit, sowohl von Victoria, als auch Eins.
Der Kampf gegen Wili ist sehr action- und emotionsreich. Wili ist anders als Eins, aber sie sind sich auch sehr ähnlich. Henry ist ein Charakter, der nicht so schnell klein beigeben will und zu schmutzigen Tricks greift.

Sehr viel Dynamik, welche die Zeichnungen wunderbar wiedergeben. Die Charaktere bekommen immer mehr Tiefgang und werden griffiger.

[Nadia Jane Dominic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Допоки я сидів в сховищі, я встиг прочитати цю мангу, і вона розбила мені серце 💔
Тут більше розкривається Айнс як персонаж, він намагається виправитись, але є Генрі, він мене безмежно бісить, він жахливий персонаж, він весь час намагається вбити Айнса .
Кінцівка мене вбила, мені було так сумно, за Юстину... Це жахливо

[Martha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eins is blushing way too much towards this child, smh. But, I did enjoy the fight--with all ethics bleeding through the physique. So, glad Victoria's rival didn't turn a new leaf immediately as it brings for more interesting tension as seen in the final chapters. Sad to see this story already being almost over with us now diving into David/Eins' backstory. Poor kid.

[Ya Boi Be Reading · Rating 3 out of 5]

We start with the end of the Corpse Bride Willie storyline. While the action was lacking it keeps a throughline on the nature of why we keep going on and what we fight for as well as asking some (seemingly to me having obvious answers) questions about the state of Eins and how much his want for redemption is himself versus his creator. The second half introduces Eins backstory which was very effective. The story has been focusing on the issues of the impoverished and the ethics around doing illegal things especially if you are underprivileged or impoverished and Eins’ backstory lands that wonderfully with his time with Justine.

[Cheyenne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need more and I don't know if there will be more volumes yet lol
I love the story of it so far and I can't wait to read more to see where it goes! I would recommend reading this series if you enjoy Frankenstein related storytelling!

[Gabby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Henry is awful! I feel so bad for Willie. I’m curious to see how Eins and Victoria’s pasts connect.

[Jordana · Rating 4 out of 5]

More like 3.5⭐️

[Jourdy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eins backstory!!!! I knew they were setting up his crimes to not exactly be excusable, but understandable

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

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