Werewolf By Night
Creation & Design
Werewolf By Night was created by Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway, inspired by the popularity of horror films in the early 1970s. The character was designed to tap into the supernatural elements of the Marvel Universe.Early Years
Jack Russell's early years were marked by his struggle with his werewolf curse, inherited from his family. He often battled both external threats and his own inner demons.Character Development
Over the years, Jack Russell has evolved from a tragic figure struggling with his curse to a more complex character who embraces his dual nature and fights for justice, often alongside other supernatural beings.Cultural Reception
Werewolf By Night has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for its unique blend of horror and superhero elements.Character Details
Real Name:
Jack Russell
Aliases:
Werewolf By Night, Jack Russell
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Midnight Sons, The Legion of Monsters
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Enhanced senses, Regeneration, Transformation into a werewolf
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black
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Marvel Spotlight #2
Marvel
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1972
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Werewolf by Night
Marvel Spotlight #3
Marvel
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1972
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Werewolf by Night
First mention of the Darkhold
Key Facts
2nd appearance of Werewolf by Night
First mention of the Darkhold
Marvel Spotlight #4
Marvel
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1972
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
3rd appearance of Werewolf by Night
Introduction of the Darkhold
Key Facts
3rd appearance of Werewolf by Night
Introduction of the Darkhold
Werewolf By Night #1
Marvel
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1972
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Vol. 1
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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
Key Facts
First Werewolf By Night solo title series continued from Marvel Spotlight #4
Interior artwork inspired end credits of the Werewolf By Night Disney+ special
Werewolf By Night #2
Marvel
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1972
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Vol. 1
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Cover art by Mike Ploog
Marvel Team-Up #12
Marvel
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1973
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Vol. 1
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First team-up of Spider-Man and Werewolf by Night
Tomb of Dracula #18
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
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First battle of Dracula versus Werewolf By Night, part one of a two-part crossover continuing in Werewolf By Night #15
Key Facts
First battle of Dracula versus Werewolf By Night, part one of a two-part crossover continuing in Werewolf By Night #15
Werewolf By Night #15
Marvel
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1974
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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
Key Facts
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
Giant-Size Werewolf #4
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
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First battle of Werewolf By Night vs Morbius
Marvel Premiere #28
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance and origin of the Legion of Monsters: Ghost Rider, Man-Thing, Morbius, Werewolf By Night
Although the cover indicates these characters team-up, the story pits Ghost Rider against the other monsters while attempting to protect an alien - it is not a conventional team-up or team assembly
Key Facts
1st team appearance and origin of the Legion of Monsters: Ghost Rider, Man-Thing, Morbius, Werewolf By Night
Although the cover indicates these characters team-up, the story pits Ghost Rider against the other monsters while attempting to protect an alien - it is not a conventional team-up or team assembly
Werewolf By Night #39
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
First meeting and team-up of Brother Voodoo and Werewolf By Night
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First meeting and team-up of Brother Voodoo and Werewolf By Night
Spider-Woman #6
Marvel
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1978
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Bondage cover
Crossover appearance of Werewolf By Night
Spider-Woman #32
Marvel
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1980
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Crossover appearance of Werewolf By Night
Photograph montage of Universal Monsters: Frankenstein, Dracula, Wolf Man, Phantom of the Opera, Hunchback of Notre Dame
Cover art by Frank Miller
Key Facts
Crossover appearance of Werewolf By Night
Photograph montage of Universal Monsters: Frankenstein, Dracula, Wolf Man, Phantom of the Opera, Hunchback of Notre Dame
Cover art by Frank Miller
Ghost Rider #55
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
First meeting and team-up of Johnny Blaze and Jack Russell
First battle of Ghost Rider vs Werewolf By Night
The cover indicates this is when Ghost Rider meets Werewolf By Night but an interior editor's note clarifies 'Ghost Rider briefly met the Werewolf in Marvel Premiere #28'
In this issue, Ghost Rider and the Werewolf interact throughout in human and monster form as opposed to Marvel Premiere #28 where Ghost Rider attacks the Werewolf but there is no mutual interaction, verbal or physical (tap cover and swipe to view panels)
Key Facts
First meeting and team-up of Johnny Blaze and Jack Russell
First battle of Ghost Rider vs Werewolf By Night
The cover indicates this is when Ghost Rider meets Werewolf By Night but an interior editor's note clarifies 'Ghost Rider briefly met the Werewolf in Marvel Premiere #28'
In this issue, Ghost Rider and the Werewolf interact throughout in human and monster form as opposed to Marvel Premiere #28 where Ghost Rider attacks the Werewolf but there is no mutual interaction, verbal or physical (tap cover and swipe to view panels)
Moon Knight #29
Marvel
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1983
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz featuring Werewolf By Night
Moon Knight #30
Marvel
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1983
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Vol. 1
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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Captain America #330
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 1
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1st team appearance of Night Shift: Brothers Grimm, Gypsy Moth, The Needle, Tatterdemalion, Shroud, Digger, Dansen Macabre, Tick Tock
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1st team appearance of Night Shift: Brothers Grimm, Gypsy Moth, The Needle, Tatterdemalion, Shroud, Digger, Dansen Macabre, Tick Tock
Incredible Hulk #362
Marvel
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1989
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
First battle of Hulk and Werewolf by Night
Morbius: The Living Vampire #12
Marvel
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1993
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
First meeting and battle of Werewolf By Night and Blade (as Switchblade, after summoning Chthon and agreeing to becoming the new Demogorge in Nightstalkers #10)
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First meeting and battle of Werewolf By Night and Blade (as Switchblade, after summoning Chthon and agreeing to becoming the new Demogorge in Nightstalkers #10)
Amazing Fantasy #12
Marvel
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2005
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Vol. 2
Key Facts
First meeting of Vampire By Night aka Nina Price and Werewolf By Night
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First meeting of Vampire By Night aka Nina Price and Werewolf By Night
Legion of Monsters: Werewolf By Night #1
Marvel
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2007
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
One-shot featuring Werewolf By Night
Dead of Night Featuring Werewolf By Night #1
Max
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2009
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Four-issue limited series published under the adult-oriented Marvel MAX imprint
Copies in circulation: 8,963
Key Facts
Four-issue limited series published under the adult-oriented Marvel MAX imprint
Copies in circulation: 8,963
Marvel Zombies 4 #1
Marvel
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2009
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Vol. 1
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New Midnight Sons roster: Morbius, Hellstorm, Werewolf By Night, Man-Thing, Jennifer Kale
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New Midnight Sons roster: Morbius, Hellstorm, Werewolf By Night, Man-Thing, Jennifer Kale
Legion of Monsters #1
Marvel
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2011
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Vol. 1
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New Legion of Monsters roster: Elsa Bloodstone, Morbius, Werewolf by Night, Manphibian, N'Kantu
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New Legion of Monsters roster: Elsa Bloodstone, Morbius, Werewolf by Night, Manphibian, N'Kantu
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Variant cover art by Giuseppe Camuncoli
Werewolf By Night Complete Collection #1
Marvel
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2017
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Vol. 1
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432-page softcover trade paperback collecting:
Marvel Spotlight #2 - #4 (1971 series)
Werewolf By Night #1 - #15 (1972 series)
Marvel Team-Up #2 (1972 series)
Tomb of Dracula #18 (1972 series)
Original retail price: $39.99
Key Facts
432-page softcover trade paperback collecting:
Marvel Spotlight #2 - #4 (1971 series)
Werewolf By Night #1 - #15 (1972 series)
Marvel Team-Up #2 (1972 series)
Tomb of Dracula #18 (1972 series)
Original retail price: $39.99
Werewolf By Night #1
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 3
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1st appearance of Werewolf By Night, Jake Gomez
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Variant cover art by Jeffrey Veregge
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Variant cover art by Lucio Parrillo
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Variant cover art by Gerardo Zaffino
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Variant cover art by James Stokoe
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