More Werewolf By Night And Elsa Bloodstone from Marvel Comics this fall
This September, Werewolf by Night and Elsa Bloodstone form an unholy alliance in Werewolf by Night #1.
Marvel Comics has announced that Jack Russell (the original Werewolf by Night) and Elsa Bloodstone are back with another howling adventure. Written by Derek Landy and drawn by Fran Galán, Werewolf by Night #1 will reunite the characters in an oversized one-shot. Hitting shelves September 2023, certain sections of this supernatural epic will be presented in black & white, reflecting the pair’s conflicting moods and unique hunting techniques.
In the shadows of black-and-white night, Jack Russell races to halt the sacrifice of a young girl at the hands of monsters. Elsa Bloodstone, in all her colorful monster-hunting glory, isn’t far behind. But can they put aside their differences long enough to save the day? And what would such a partnership even look like?
Below, find out more about this Werewolf by Night and about Elsa Bloodstone. (Plus info about their available comics collections!)
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About Werewolf by Night
Marvel actually has two characters who become a Werewolf by Night. The first one, Jack Russell, debuted in Marvel Spotlight #2 (1972). Russell inherited werewolf-ism (lycanthropy)—during the day, he appears as a man, but when the sun sets and the moon rises, he transforms into a werewolf.
Over the years, he has faced off with mad monks, big-game hunters, a traveling freak show, supernatural creatures, sorcerers, and the criminal Committee who wants to enslave him. He’s also crossed paths with Dracula, Moon Knight, the mutant Sabretooth, Desmund Druid, and the followers of the Darkhold.
The Jack Russell version of Werewolf by Night appeared onscreen in the Werewolf by Night TV special, portrayed by Gael García Bernal. (You can watch that on Disney+.)
Below, find out about current comic book collections starring the first Werewolf by Night…
Werewolf By Night comics collections (Jack Russell version)
Werewolf By Night: The Complete Collection Vol. 1
Collects Marvel Spotlight (1971) #2-4, Werewolf By Night (1972) #1-15, Marvel Team-Up (1972) #12, Tomb of Dracula (1972) #18.
Jack Russell stars in tales to make you howl, as Marvel’s very own Werewolf! Learn how Jack became one of the grooviest ghoulies of the seventies in this classic collection of his earliest adventures!
Afflicted with his family’s curse, Jack’s on a search for answers—could they lie in the terrible tome known as the Darkhold? But Jack’s quest is fraught with danger -from mad monks to big game hunters to a traveling freak show!
Then there’s the terror of Tatterdemalion, the horror of Hangman and the torment of Taboo! But few encounters can compare with Krogg, the lurker from beyond—except, maybe, a Marvel Team-Up with Spider-Man...and a supernatural showdown with Dracula himself! Find Werewolf By Night Vol. 1 on Amazon.
Werewolf By Night: The Complete Collection Vol. 2
Collects Werewolf By Night (1972) #16-30, Giant-Size Creatures #1, Giant-Size Werewolf #2-4 and material from Monsters Unleashed (1973) #6-7.
More howling great adventures starring Jack Russell—the Werewolf by Night! Whether it’s death in the cathedral, courtesy of none other than the Hunchback of Notre Dame, or murder by moonlight at the hands of another lycanthrope, the stakes are high for Jack! He’ll battle the Behemoth, team up with Tigra, melee with Morbius and fight Frankenstein’s Monster—but can he avoid the Hangman’s noose?
In Hollywood and also Transylvania, there’s no shortage of vampires, brutes and other terrors out to get him—but few can match the outright horror of the Soul-Beast! Yet Jack’s greatest fear remains the fate of his sister—can he spare her from his lycanthropic curse and the dread attentions of Doctor Glitternight? Find Werewolf By Night Vol. 2 on Amazon.
Werewolf By Night: The Complete Collection Vol. 3
Collects Giant-Size Werewolf #5; Werewolf By Night (1972) #31-43; Marvel Premiere #28; Spider-Woman (1978) #6, #19 and #32; Marvel Team-Up (1972) #93; Ghost Rider (1973) #55; Moon Knight (1980) #29-#30; and material from Marvel Premiere #59.
Complete your collection of the classic adventures of Marvel’s legendary lycanthrope! But can even Jack Russell survive when he battles the silver-clad stalker known as Moon Knight? There are plenty more candidates lining up to wrestle the Werewolf—including Hangman, Brother Voodoo, Iron Man and Fire-Eyes, the man with the gaze of doom!
But will Spider-Woman be a friend or a fearsome foe? Jack has faced super heroes and supernatural threats; now he and Spider-Man—and Ghost Rider, too—will learn that no villain is more vile than…Tatterdemalion! Plus: Witness the savage rematch between Moon Knight and the Werewolf! Find Werewolf By Night Vol. 3 on Amazon.
About Elsa Bloodstone
Elsa Bloodstone takes up the family mantel of kicking serious monster butt, and becomes the world’s deadliest, monster hunter. Inheriting her father’s powers and ancient mystical artifacts, Elsa embraces her family’s legacy. With her Bloodgem Choker, she is endowed with superhuman powers, able to beat back bloodsuckers and monstrosities.
The comics collection Bloodstone & The Legion of Monsters includes the marvelous monster-hunter, unleashed! When young Elsa Bloodstone learns that her father was a legendary creature-killer, she soon discovers that blood runs thicker than water! With her father’s powerful gem around her neck, Elsa takes up the family business—so look out Dracula and the rest!
Watch Elsa Bloodstone kick beastly behind with her NextWave pal Boom Boom, and her own friendly set of groovy ghoulies, the Legion of Monsters! Plus, discover the full Bloodstone legacy with astonishing tales from the files of Ulysses himself!
More ways to get new comics
All the above links lead to these comics online at Amazon. You can also grab these comics (and more) at a comic book shop. Find your local comic book shop at ComicShopLocator.com.
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