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Publication history

Although appearing infrequently during his first appearance. He was the main character in Giant-Size Creature #1 and the fourth series of Strange Tales. He however did have his two of his own self-titled series, the first lasting for 43 issues while the second only for 6. The most notable issue of Werewolf by Night was #32 which featured the first appearance of Moon Knight Moon Knight (Marc Spector) is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. ...

Fictional character biography

Jack Russell was born Jacob Russoff in Romania to Gregor and Laura Russoff. Gregor was himself a werewolf who had inherited the family curse of lycanthropy. This curse had originated with their 18th century ancestor Grigori, who had been tainted by the Darkhold, a grimoire of black magic, and was subsequently bitten by a werewolf who served Dracula. Gregor himself was killed by an angry mob while Jacob was less than two years old. Soon after, Laura took Jacob and his sister, Lissa, to the United States, where Laura married Jacob's brother Philip. The family adopted the last name of Russell, and Jacob's first name was changed to Jack. A German woodcut from 1722 A werewolf (also lycanthrope or wolfman) in folklore and mythology is a person who shapeshifts into a wolf or wolflike creature, either purposely, by using magic, or after being placed under a curse. ... In folklore, lycanthropy is the ability or power of a human being to undergo transformation into a wolf. ... The Darkhold, also known as The Book of Sins, is an indestructable, fictional book in the Marvel Comics universe Chthon was the principal author of the Darkhold scrolls. ... This design for an amulet comes from the Black Pullet grimoire. ... For other uses, see Black magic (disambiguation). ... Tomb of Dracula is a horror comic book published by Marvel Comics from April 1972 to August 1979. ...

Unfortunately for Jack, he would go on to inherit his father's curse on his eighteenth birthday. Under the light of a full moon, Jack would transform into the Werewolf: a ferocious monster who would prowl the area searching for victims. He would hunt down and maim or kill evildoers as he encountered them, although he would often attack others when threatened or panicked. A number of these victims returned as werewolves themselves, only to be killed by Jack when he learned of his creations' bloodlust. Most of Jack's adventures revolved around him searching for a way to control or cure his lycanthropy. During this time he formed an on-again off-again relationship with the empathic sorceress Topaz. He eventually came to grips with his nature and is currently able to exercise a large degree of control over his actions while in werewolf form, to the point that he can usually think and act normally while transformed. In folklore, lycanthropy is the ability or power of a human being to undergo transformation into a wolf. ... More Indian version of Topaz as drawn by Mike Deodato for the Witches series. ...

There was a point in Jack's life where his werewolf form became advanced by a scientist named Dr. Karl Malus whose treatment caused Jack to more closely resemble an actual wolf by having the head of a wolf and a small tail.

Throughout the years, the Werewolf would encounter a variety of superhero and supernatural opponents and allies, including Moon Knight, Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Spider-Woman, Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, the West Coast Avengers, and the Midnight Sons. During the encounter with the Midnight Sons, the vampire hunter Blade was possessed by the Darkhold and killed the Werewolf; when the spell was reversed, both Blade and Jack were returned to normal. More recently, Jack's niece was introduced as the Vampire by Night, whose hereditary curse had been modified by the bite of a vampire. The references in this article would be clearer with a different and/or consistent style of citation, footnoting or external linking. ... Look up Supernatural in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Moon Knight (Marc Spector) is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. ... Spider-Man swinging around his hometown, New York City. ... Ghost Rider is the name of several comic book series published by Marvel Comics, and of several fictional characters in the Marvel Universe. ... The Teotihuacan Spider Woman was a goddess of the Pre-Columbian Teotihuacan civilization, in what is now Mexico. ... Tomb of Dracula is a horror comic book published by Marvel Comics from April 1972 to August 1979. ... Frankenstein’s Monster is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. ... The West Coast Avengers was a spin-off superhero team of the Avengers, as well as the title of their comic book series. ... The Midnight Sons was a short-lived team of supernatural heroes in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Blade (Eric Brooks) is a fictional superhero. ... Spiritual possession is a concept of many religions and tales, where it is believed that a demon, or disincarnate being, may take temporary control of a human body, resulting in noticeable changes in behaviour. ... Vampire by Night drawn by Dan Norton Vampire by Night is a fictional character within the Marvel Comics universe. ... Vampires are fictional characters found in the Marvel Universe. ...

2007's Legion of monsters: Werewolf by night special in which Jack Russel came to Salvage, Alabama in which a family of mother and her two children was set to be wiped out by townsmen led by Cal Escher, Pynchon twins and Adrienne. Living their lives trying to control their curse, young Rhonda was still the only one left after her mother and sister Suzie chose death by gun or knife. The girl was drowning her sorrows in Sullivan's bar right next to the cemetery when the gang attacked her, triggering a transformation in her with tarot cards and proceeding to try and kill her. Jack Russel interfered transforming into werewolf while Rhona decided to do the same. After killing the violent gang, they left the town, determined to control their affliction and live their lives without fear.

Powers and abilities

Jack possesses the power of lycanthropy, the power to become a werewolf. In his wolfen form, he still resembles a human, albeit with fur and canine features. As a werewolf, Jack is superhumanly stong and fast, with animal-like senses of smell and hearing. His claws and fangs can rip most enemies to shreds, even other werewolves. Unlike most werewolves, Jack can become a werewolf whenever it is dark, and doesn't need the full moon to change. If Jack bites or scratches a human, he can infect them with lycanthropy, and make them werewolves as well. Note:upon integration of his wolf and human souls in Marvel Comic Presents, his ability to infect another became optional and he could choose who would receive the curse. His wolfen powers enable him to quickly heal from most injuries, but he is still vulnerable to weapons made of silver (such as stakes and bullets). Genera Alopex Atelocynus Canis Cerdocyon Chrysocyon Cuon Cynotherium † Dusicyon † Dasycyon Fennecus Lycalopex Lycaon Nyctereutes Otocyon Pseudalopex Speothos Urocyon Vulpes Wikispecies has information related to: Canidae Canidae is the family of carnivorous and omnivorous mammals commonly known as canines. ...

Alternate versions

In Earth-666, a version of Werewolf appeared in Supernatural Tourbook and Supernaturals #1-4

Notes

There have been a few other characters known as Werewolf. These include:

• A Hungarian who developed the bloodlust when he was exposed to a drop of water in Uncanny Tales vol. 1 #23 was known as Werewolf.
• In Marvel Tales vol. 1 #108, there is a werewolf who was married to a vampire.
• There are rings known as the Werewolf rings that were obtained along with other magic items by Joshua Kane that were allegedly from Aelfric. After Kane’s death, his executor Geraldo Kabal gave one of the rings to Lou Hackett who used it to become an intelligent werewolf; it was apparently destroyed along with him. The second ring was taken from Kabal by Jack Russell, and it allowed him to retain his intellect (but not speak) until he lost it in Baron Thunder's building. The rings appeared in Werewolf by Night vol. 1 #20-21.

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Trivia

The character's name may be a reference to the Jack Russell Terrier breed of dog. The Jack Russell Terrier is a type of small, principally white-bodied, terrier that has its origins in fox hunting. ...

Bibliography

• Amazing Fantasy vol. 2 #12
• Avengers vol. 1 #240
• Captain America vol. 1 #330-331, 402-407
• Dr. Strange vol. 3 #26-27
• Ghost Rider vol. 2 #55
• Ghost Rider vol. 3 #55
• Giant-Size Creature #1
• Giant-Size Werewolf by Night #2-5
• Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #362
• Iron Man vol. 1 #209
• Marvel Comics Presents #54-59, 98, 107-113, 143-144
• Marvel Premiere #28, 59
• Marvel Spotlight vol. 1 #2-4
• Marvel Super Heroes: Contest of Champions #1-3
• Marvel Team-Up vol. 1 #12, 93
• Midnight Sons Unlimited #7
• Moon Knight vol. 1 #29-30
• Morbius #26-31
• Nick Fury's Howling Commandos #1
• Nick Fury's Howling Commandos: Director's Cut
• Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Horror 2005
• Solo Avengers #3
• Spider-Woman vol. 1 #19, 32, 48-50
• Strange Tales vol. 4 #1-3
• Tomb of Dracula vol. 1 #18
• Werewolf by Night vol. 1 #1-43
• Werewolf by Night vol. 2 #1-6
• West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #5, 40
• Witches #1

External links

• Werewolf by Night: California Gothic - Photon Torpedoes
• Werewolf by Night bio at Marvel Appendix