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Werewolf By Night

Werewolf By Night
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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
Marvel Mar 1974

Werewolf By Night #15

Werewolf By Night #15
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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
Marvel Feb 1976

Marvel Premiere #28

Marvel Premiere #28
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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
Marvel Nov 1980

Spider-Woman #32

Spider-Woman #32
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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
Marvel Apr 1981

Ghost Rider #55

Ghost Rider #55
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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)
Marvel Oct 2017

Werewolf By Night Complete Collection #1

Werewolf By Night Complete Collection #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

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