One of the most popular and long-lasting “penny dreadful” books of the 1880s is, without question, Robert Louis Stevenson’s “THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE.” This gothic tale of horror and mystery follows a London-based lawyer who investigates a series of events linking his good friend Dr Henry Jekyll and a murderous criminal named Edward Hyde. The story so resonated in the imagination of readers since its first publication in 1886 that it has become a reference point for any exploration of hidden duality and dark secrets. The names “Jekyll and Hyde” have themselves become synonymous with “good” and “evil.”

This brand-new adaptation by Vincent Mallie captures the darkness, confusion, and search for truth in an animated style as never seen before.

Vincent’s adaptation of  THE STRANGE CASE OF DR JEKYLL AND MR HYDE captures Robert Louis Stevenson’s mystery in a similarly illustrated style, presenting this dark allegory through the lens of an animated feature as if by Studio Ghibli. With 43 full-color and black-and-white plates and spot illustrations throughout the 80-page presentation, this classic novella will haunt you long after the last page is turned.

Written by: Robert Louis Stevenson

Illustrated by: Vincent Mallie