My name was never Frankenstein ; and other classic adventure tales remixed / edited by Bryan Furuness.

The return of the ape man / Edward Porter -- John Thornton speaks / Pam Houston -- Island of the Kingsbride / Molly Gutman -- What the fire god said to the beasts / Michael Poore -- Huck and hominy: a legend / Corey Mesler -- The planning meeting for bringing college classes to the local prison takes a weird turn / Kathleen Founds -- Listen to me / Bryan Furuness -- Dear nobody / Kirsty Logan -- There was once a man / Kelcey Parker Ervick -- The legends of Żorro / Michael Czyzniejewski -- The wonderworld / Margaret Patton Chapman -- My name was never Frankenstein / Rachel Brittain -- A true history of the notorious Mr. Edward Hyde / Tony Eprile -- Afterwards / Gregory Maguire.

"Zorro. Nemo. Odysseus. You know their stories, but you've never seen them like this before. My Name Was Never Frankenstein: And Other Classic Adventure Tales Reanimated brings back to life your favorite characters in new and exciting escapades. In this inventive collection, a stellar cast of writers use classic adventure tales as a jumping-off point for an original, and often magical, journey. The eclectic mix of tales features prequels, alternate universes, spin-offs, and total reboots for a captivating quest. Ahab is shipwrecked on an island of cannibals. Mr. Hyde tells his side of the story. The scarecrow from Oz struggles with the mystery of his existence, and many more. By turns wry and haunting, My Name was Never Frankenstein revisits old territory to reclaim it for a new generation" --