Fictional mad scientists, ranked by to what extent the writers seem to be informed by knowing any actual scientists.
For instance:
Vic Frankenstein, book version: flounces around fainting, aims for some kind of “perfection” of an abstract vision, moans constantly, even when he succeeds. This man is an artist.
Vic Frankenstein, as filtered through pop culture: Making Lightning Zombies just to see what happens and because someone told him he shouldn’t. Response to successful Lightning Zombie is uncontrollable laughter. Relatable.

















