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The Glass Scientists: Volume One A Graphic Novel — Content Guide for Parents

By S. H. CotugnoPenguin2023-10-03ISBN 9780593524428240 pages
The Glass Scientists: Volume One A Graphic Novel

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

"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!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Glass Scientists: Volume One A Graphic Novel appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book is set in a gothic world where the themes of violence are implied through the context of mad scientists and societal rejection, though specific instances of violence are not detailed in the search results. The book is described as gothic and includes elements that evoke dread and horror, consistent with the themes of classic horror literature.

  • Does The Glass Scientists: Volume One A Graphic Novel have violence?

    The book is set in a gothic world where the themes of violence are implied through the context of mad scientists and societal rejection, though specific instances of violence are not detailed in the search results.

  • Does The Glass Scientists: Volume One A Graphic Novel have scary content?

    The book is described as gothic and includes elements that evoke dread and horror, consistent with the themes of classic horror literature.

  • Does The Glass Scientists: Volume One A Graphic Novel have religious themes?

    The narrative incorporates elements of Christian ideology, particularly in the context of a school setting described as a mix between a religious institution and a research facility. This suggests a critique or exploration of religious themes within the story.

  • Does The Glass Scientists: Volume One A Graphic Novel have racial/cultural content?

    While the series features diverse characters, race is not indicated as a central theme or plot element in the search results.

  • Does The Glass Scientists: Volume One A Graphic Novel have profanity?

    There are mentions of insults and swearing in the narrative, though the author is noted to be careful with language, likely due to a background in children's media.

  • Does The Glass Scientists: Volume One A Graphic Novel have climate change?

    No themes related to climate change or environmentalism are detected in the search results.

  • Does The Glass Scientists: Volume One A Graphic Novel have sexual identity?

    The narrative addresses themes of sexual identity and relationships, indicating a discussion of sexuality, though specific instances of sexual content are not detailed in the search results.

  • Does The Glass Scientists: Volume One A Graphic Novel have gender roles?

    No explicit discussion of gender roles is mentioned in the search results, indicating that this theme is not central to the narrative.

  • Does The Glass Scientists: Volume One A Graphic Novel have lgbtq+ themes?

    The narrative includes queer characters, particularly Jekyll and Hyde, who are described as queer. The second volume of the series is noted to feature more explicit LGBTQ+ representation, including trans characters and polyamorous relationships, indicating a trend towards normalization of diverse sexual identities.