Prometheite

by Ari Mulch

Prometheite  reimagines Mary Shelley’s  Frankenstein  as a lesbian romantic tragedy. Two young women, Aveline and Violet, meet at the University of Ingolstadt and quickly bond over their interest in anatomy, the occult, and one another. But, before their love can fully bloom, Aveline dies. Violet resorts to dark sciences to keep the forbidden romance alive and resurrects Aveline. But all is not well. Aveline suspects something unnatural about her life as Violet struggles to keep the resurrection a secret. Will toying with the forces of nature doom their forbidden relationship?  Prometheite  is Ari Mulch's first graphic novella.

Genres: Gothic, Graphic Novels, Horror

87 pages, Paperback

Published September 6, 2022

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm glad I found while browsing several pages in the library's website after typing "lesbian comics" into the search bar. This is an interesting sapphic reimagining of Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein. Violet is a student at a university in Ingolstadt. When her friend Henry introduces her to his sister Aveline, the two women bond over their interest in anatomy and the occult. They form a close friendship which then turns into romance. Unfortunately, Aveline gets sick and dies. Violet is unwilling to accept it and uses her scientific knowledge brings Aveline back to life. Just like Victor in the original novel, Violet realizes what a huge mistake she made. While this is only 88 pages, it is worth checking out. With some exceptions such as Aveline's makeup and Violet blushing, the art is all black and white, which in my opinion does an excellent job at capturing the gothic vibes of this graphic novel.

[Louie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I only wish it was longer. Beautiful art and use of comics and a medium, I loved the relationships and it was exactly what I hoped for from the description. When the perspective shifted and the colors/style changed?? mwah. Looking forward to more from Ari S. Mulch! I love even their author bio/portrait