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Stuff of Nightmares: The Monster Makers by R.L. Stine

   Rating: 3.5/5 Genre : Adult Horror (Graphic Novel) Themes : Science Gone Wrong, Rival Siblings, Dangerous Ambition  Premise : The Nightmare Keeper presides over a mysterious library, but instead of books, he collects strange, macabre items and the stories associated with them. Eager to share sordid details with his audience (the reader), he's currently showcasing a small, mummified corpse and discussing the Cameron brothers' tale. In the same vein as  Frankenstein , Jordan and Isaac Cameron are scientists inspired to generate life using body parts from animals and the deceased, and as with the original narrative, the creators get more than they bargained for when their creations react in ways they could've never expected.  My Thoughts : A lot of people my age have nostalgic memories associated with R.L. Stine, whether it be from his  Goosebumps  or  Fear Street  series, but I regrettably got into his work long after I aged o...