Mike Ploog

Michael G. Ploog is a comic artist and illustrator best known for his Marvel horror work on titles such as Man-Thing, The Monster of Frankenstein, Ghost Rider, and Werewolf by Night.

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Eerie Magazine #35

Warren 1971 Vol. 1
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Vampirella #14

Warren 1971 Vol. 1
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1st appearance and origin of Werewolf by Night

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2nd appearance of Werewolf by Night

First mention of the Darkhold

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3rd appearance of Werewolf by Night

Introduction of the Darkhold

Eerie Magazine #40

Warren 1972 Vol. 1
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1st appearance and origin of Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze

1st appearance of Roxanne Blaze, the wife of Johnny who later becomes the demon Black Rose

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First Werewolf By Night solo title series continued from Marvel Spotlight #4

Interior artwork inspired end credits of the Werewolf By Night Disney+ special

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2nd appearance of Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze

Werewolf By Night #2

Marvel 1972 Vol. 1
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Marvel Premiere #5

Marvel 1972 Vol. 1
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1st team appearance of the Vishanti: Agamotto, Hoggoth, Oshtur

First mention of Shuma-Gorath

⚠ Misconception: this issue is often cited as Shuma-Gorath's first appearance but the character is only mentioned

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3rd appearance of Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze

Werewolf By Night #4

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1st appearance of Dragonus, a demon in the employ of Chthon who could be summoned by a Darkhold spell from a different dimension

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1st appearance and origin of Frankenstein in Marvel Comics, previously appeared in Atlas Comics

The Frankenstein character in X-Men #40 was revealed to be an android

Marvel Premiere #6

Marvel 1973 Vol. 1
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4th appearance of Ghost Rider

1st appearance of Snake Dance, a villain who commands serpents

1st appearance of Sam Silvercloud, an ally of Snake Dance

Werewolf By Night #5

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Marvel Premiere #7

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1st cover appearance of Wong

Frankenstein #2

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1st appearance of the Bride of Frankenstein in Marvel Comics

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Vault of Evil #2

Marvel 1973 Vol. 1
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Frankenstein #3

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Werewolf By Night #6

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Frankenstein #4

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Werewolf By Night #7

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1st appearance of Krogg, a demon

Werewolf By Night #8

Marvel 1973 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Krogg, a demon

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1st appearance of Shuma-Gorath, an incredibly powerful Elder God

Death of the Ancient One, killed by Dr. Strange to vanquish Shuma-Gorath

Doctor Strange becomes Sorcerer Supreme after the Ancient One sacrificed himself to bequeath his powers to Strange

Frankenstein #5

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Origin of Doctor Strange retold

Doctor Strange becomes Sorcerer Supreme

Frankenstein #6

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Kull The Destroyer #11

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1st appearance of Topaz, a powerful sorceress

1st appearance of Taboo, a witch

Power Records Comics #14

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Power Records Comics #16

Marvel 1974 Vol. 1
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Werewolf By Night #13

Marvel 1974 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Topaz, a powerful sorceress

1st appearance of Taboo, a witch

Dracula Lives #4

Curtis 1974 Vol. 1
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L'Incredibile Devil #105

Editoriale Corno 1974 Vol. 1
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Italian reprint of Marvel Spotlight #5, first appearance of Ghost Rider

Werewolf By Night #16

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Power Records Comics #17

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Kull The Destroyer #12

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Werewolf By Night #14

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Man-Thing #5

Marvel 1974 Vol. 1
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First battle of Dracula versus Werewolf By Night, conclusion of a two-part crossover continued from Tomb of Dracula #18

Origin of Werewolf By Night

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