Werewolf by Night

Gael García Bernal and Laura Donnelly lead the one-off as Jack Russell and Elsa Bloodstone, two characters with the potential to become major recurring players ...

More recently, she's joined Ryan Murphy's catalogue of stars with roles in [American Horror Story](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/american-horror-story-season-11-release-date/): Apocalypse, [Hollywood](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/when-is-hollywood-released-on-netflix-whats-it-about-whos-in-the-cast/) and [Ratched](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/ratched-season-2-release-date/). She has also appeared in [Merlin](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/merlin-at-10-the-cast-and-creatives-on-how-they-made-the-bbcs-boy-wizard-drama/), The Fall, [Outlander](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/outlander-season-7-release-date/) and Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands, as well as 2019 biopic Tolkien. [Sign up to Disney Plus for £7.99 a month or £79.90 for a year](https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/1236178/564546/9358?subId1=radiotimes-1717694&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2Fen-gb). [Westworld](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/westworld-season-5-release-date/), while he previously dabbled in comic book horror for DC's short-lived (but fan favourite) Swamp Thing series. One of his recent projects is another Halloween special, [Muppets Haunted Mansion](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/muppets-haunted-mansion-release-date-disney-plus/). Last year, she made a guest appearance in acclaimed US comedy [Hacks](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/hacks-uk-watch/), while on the big screen, she featured in Best Picture nominee [Licorice Pizza](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/licorice-pizza-watch-online-stream/). [subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article) and get the next 12 issues for only £1. [Frasier](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/frasier-reboot-release-date/) and Felicia in Desperate Housewives. Though said to have wracked up hundreds of kills in his time, he hides a dark secret (you can probably guess what it is by the title). "What attracted me to her story so much was this idea of what you grow up with, and what you’re told by your family, and who you are shaped to be by them, whether that’s for good or bad," said actor Laura Donnnelly. The magical gem her father wielded in life was once hers by birthright, but now she will have to fight to prove herself worthy of holding it. On joining the Marvel universe, actor Gael García Bernal said: "I was actually very happy that the story was not about a superhero, but about a monster and about that world, because I feel that monsters are more human than superheroes.

Werewolf By Night is inspired by 1930s and 40s horror films and is led by Gabriel Garcia Bernal's monster-hunting werewolf, Jack Russell. The film is centered on a simple and effective conceit; Jack is summoned, along with a bunch of other monster ...

Featured image: Gael García Bernal as Jack Russell in Marvel Studios’ WEREWOLF BY NIGHT, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. The stakes are set—a ferocious monster will be let loose on the Bloodstone Estate, and whoever can catch it wins the relic. When Marvel turned its sights to streaming, its new series only extended its vaunted MCU on Disney+, further cementing the studio’s claim as the biggest hitmaker in the world. Their somber reunion turns into a ferocious competition as they’re all after the same thing—a potent relic that has been left for a yet-to-be-determined heir. And the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, giving Marvel another genre to potentially master.

Werewolf by Night is a modestly entertaining diversion, but one can't shake the feeling it doesn't add up to as much as it could have or should have with a ...

It’s a script that's lost between a short film and a feature, too overcrowded for the former and too thin for the latter. Most of the hunters lack in definition or personality—which is a problem—but the mysterious Jack ( [Gael García Bernal](/cast-and-crew/gael-garc%C3%ADa-bernal)) clearly hides a secret while Elsa Bloodstone ( [Laura Donnelly](/cast-and-crew/laura-donnelly)) comes to the night’s events with some heavy baggage. For the most part, “Werewolf by Night” is a modestly entertaining diversion, but one can’t shake how it doesn’t add up to as much as it could have been with a more ambitious team behind it.

Details on how to attend Collider's free screening of Marvel Studios' Werewolf by Night in 35mm followed by a Q&A with director Michael Giacchino.

Werewolf by Night is about a secret cabal of monster hunters that meet up at the Bloodstone Temple following the death of their leader. That’s because on Thursday, October 13 at 10:45pm, Collider is partnering with Marvel Studios for a special screening of Werewolf by Night in 35mm at the New Beverly Cinema and we’ll have Michael Giacchino for the Q&A. If you’re a fan of Michael Giacchino, Marvel Studios, Werewolf by Night, and seeing movies projected in 35mm, you’re going to want to send me an email.

'Werewolf by Night' Star Gael García Bernal Says Diego Luna Showed Him the Ropes of Disney Franchise Stardom ... The actor discusses his practical transformation ...

Before I started to work on this, I was like, “What am I going to do?” But once you get your feet dirty and put your hands in the clay and start to play around, you gain a little bit of the character. So as soon as Michael told me what he wanted to do and the way he wanted to approach it, I said, “Yeah, let’s do this!” So it’s been great, and I feel really lucky to be in this world of Marvel because of their know-how and infrastructure. There’s a little bit of appropriation that happens, and once you put the mask on, the whole world is built. The black and white is something that I hadn’t thought about [with regard to the rating], but yes, exactly. By the end, it was actually quite fast. Apparently, the black and white kept it at TV-14. But it was fascinating to be around all these other projects and people, and doing a press conference and press junket, in a sense, with all these different films and TV series was incredible. So we were taken care of, and I can’t wait to do more with this great opportunity. So it’s been great to have a good friend who’s also living something similar as well,” García Bernal tells The Hollywood Reporter. It was fantastic to have the opportunity to interpret this character. So it’s been great to have a good friend who’s also living something similar as well. García Bernal is not a complete stranger to Disney, having previously voiced the role of Héctor in Pixar’s Coco, but joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe and leading its first-ever “Special Presentation” is certainly a different beast.

The actor talks to ET about the Halloween special and if he'll return with the Midnight Sons.

“I wish as well that there’s a lot of possibilities to play with this character even more.” “I was immediately on board,” Bernal says of joining the project, which is a major departure in tone, style and storytelling for the MCU. “I was approached by many fans that knew more about the world of Midnight Sons than I did. But as the actor explains, the effort put into the makeup and costume was well worth it. And that was funny, you know, because sometimes they ask me things and I go like, ‘Well, it seems you know even more than I do about this,’” the actor says, before teasing, “Let’s see where this leads. “At the beginning, it was a long process,” he says.

In Screen Gab No. 55, our resident Marvel expert breaks down a new Halloween special, we catch up with '30 Rock's' Jack McBrayer and more.

[Moon Knight](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-04-20/moon-knight-episodes-marvel-oscar-isaac-guide) made his first appearance in the pages of the “Werewolf by Night” comics. I loved the cultural exposure and educational elements of [“Sesame Street”](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-08-21/hbo-max-sesame-street-episodes-removed-warner-bros-discovery) ( [HBO Max](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-03-23/best-tv-shows-hbo-max-what-to-watch), PBS Kids). [“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2019-11-26/mister-rogers-widow-legacy-a-beautiful-day-in-the-neighborhood) (PBS Kids). Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) are among the influential Latinos profiled in this new documentary. But I especially loved the fun and playfulness of [“The Electric Company”](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jan-19-et-electric-company19-story.html) (Hulu). Our critic weighs in](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-10-05/reginald-the-vampire-let-right-one-in-anne-rice-interview-with-vampire-review): With “Let the Right One In,” “Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire” and “Reginald the Vampire,” the undead are having a TV moment. Here’s a quick (spoiler-free) rundown of everything you need to know about the MCU’s first TV special, out now on Disney+. [the undeniable Niecy Nash-Betts](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-09-27/niecy-nash-betts-wife-jessica-betts-the-rookie-feds-dahmer-netflix) as Simone Clark, a guidance counselor turned probationary FBI agent, but conveniently attached to a new unit of “out of the box thinkers” — where, as the farthest out of the box, she is immediately crucial to cracking cases. [stars Channing Tatum](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-02-17/dog-review-channing-tatum-veteran-ptsd), after all. [‘All of us are still friends’: A generation later, ‘The Love Boat’ crew sails on](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-10-04/the-love-boat-cast-members-ted-lange-jill-whelan-real-love-boat): Reuniting for “The Real Love Boat,” original castmates Ted Lange and Jill Whelan reflect on the show’s guest stars, racism in ‘70s Hollywood and more. [How an ‘incredible’ real-life feat gave a TV show about the Troubles its happy ending](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-10-03/netflix-derry-girls-series-finale-creator-lisa-mcgee-good-friday-agreement): “Derry Girls” creator Lisa McGee breaks down the Netflix series’ final season, including its “tricksy” timeline and that surprise cameo. [After a major cast shake-up, ‘SNL’ confronts its weaknesses — but can’t overcome them](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-10-02/snl-miles-teller-kendrick-lamar-new-cast-season-premiere): After a sharp meta-opener and a send-up of Armie Hammer, it was all downhill for the Season 48 premiere of the beleaguered sketch show.

Director Michael Giacchino — better known for his composing work on films like Up and Ratatouille — spoke a bit about the timeline of the special in an extended ...

Giacchino says that, even though the special never addresses it directly, he has an idea of how Werewolf by Night fits into the larger Marvel universe, but that it will remain solely in his head, as there are "discussions yet to be had" with the powers that be over at Marvel. It's my version of where this all goes because I did need that in order to of push this through. It’s likely, considering that not only is Bernal a massive star, but Jack Russell has serious ties to Moon Knight in the comics. I didn't know how to make that better or bring something new to that.” Giacchino said that Werewolf by Night doesn’t really have an impact on the rest of the MCU — at least, he wasn’t considering it while making the special. Director Michael Giacchino — better known for his composing work on films like Up and Ratatouille — spoke a bit about the timeline of the special in an extended interview with Collider’s own Steve Weintraub.

From vampires to zombies to a certain teleporting swamp monster, let's break down the important monster characters of the Marvel Universe and why these ...

The MCU is a bit lacking in the superhero team department these days. Daimon, the self-proclaimed “Son of Satan,” is committed to ridding the world of his father’s evil. That scene suggests Blade is interested in more than just slaying vampires, but is keeping an eye on the various supernatural artifacts of the MCU. The Marvel Universe is home to several demonic characters who may or may not be Satan. Introducing FrankenCastle to the MCU could be one way of making the hyper-violent Punisher work within the confines of this PG-13 universe. Now Mahershala Ali is taking over the role in the upcoming reboot. Dracula is arguably the most powerful vampire in the Marvel Universe, but he’s hardly the only one. Though it appears the MCU version of Elsa is a little more reluctant about entering the family business. Marvel’s Dracula is basically the version popularized in Bram Stoker’s classic novel, though he’s had a few run-ins with other Marvel characters over the centuries. Any shared universe worth its salt has a version of Dracula, and Marvel is certainly no exception. Marvel has two major werewolf characters, but only one of them has a Disney+ series to their name. Even Kevin Feige has teased that this special is the start of

Werewolf by Night is a wondrous homage to the classic Universal monster movies. It's about as scary as those original films are to a modern audience, ...

Werewolf by Night may not make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, but it will keep you on the edge of your seat with a slow, creeping tone that captures the very best of classic horror. The style may be old, and the tropes may be well-worn, but the film’s Marvel twist is enough to keep it feeling relatively fresh while tapping into the nostalgia of horror film fans. Review by Ryan Leston.Werewolf by Night is a wondrous homage to the classic Universal monster movies.

Werewolf by Night is now streaming on Disney+, and the horror special is getting rave reviews. Recently, Marvel Studios president, Kevin Feige, ...

But for right now, I just wanted to tell the story of one night in the life of these characters and hopefully something that you could just drop in on not having seen anything else and just enjoy it for what it was." "I mean, we talked a little bit about Blade, but in the end, it was like, 'You know what, if we're looking at this and I always described this as an episode of The Twilight Zone, you know, let's keep it contained.' This is one night in the life of Jack and Elsa, and let's see what that's like. "And that was funny, you know because sometimes they ask me things and I go like, 'Well, it seems you know even more than I do about this.'" He added, "Let's see where this leads. And I know everyone searches for connectivity and we want this person in here and this, and I was like, 'No, let's just do this.' It exists in this same world as all of these other things. ](https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/werewolf-by-night-kevin-feige-teases-a-world-that-will-become-quite-important-to-the-future-of-the-mcu-in-new-featurette/) Fans are [hoping to see the characters again](https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/werewolf-by-night-producer-future-marvel-crossovers-exclusive/), and it sounds like Gael García Bernal is eager to return as Jack Russell. I feel very lucky and very grateful that I've been chosen to play this guy."

Debuting on Disney Plus today, Bernal plays Jake Gomez who transforms into the titular werewolf. Of course, this is the second Werewolf By Night from the comics ...

The Amazon Prime original was widely praised by critics and fans alike, and it netted Bernal multiple awards, most notably wins for the 2016 and 2017 Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical, Television Series, or Comedy. The film was nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. Like so many Disney animated films, Coco is as famous for its music as it is the heartwarming story of a child discovering his family. The movie told the story of four families across different continents whose lives were connected by a domino effect of violence and circumstance. The next year, Bernal teamed with his longtime friend, Andor star Diego Luna, for their first onscreen collaboration, Y Tu Mamá También, which translates to “And Your Mother, Too.” Bernal and Luna play teenage boys who take a road trip with a woman in her late-20s. With an interconnecting plot, the story follows three strangers ranging from a man involved in dogfighting and an assassin, to a wealthy and glamorous woman, who find their worlds crashing together. Executive produced by Robert Redford, The Motorcycle Diaries saw Bernal portray a young Ernesto Guevara on an excursion that would change his life. The coming-of-age film details his pre-Che days as Ernesto and his friend, Alberto, travel across 1952 South America on a motorcycle. While attending London’s Central School of Speech & Drama, he appeared in the short film, De Tripas, Corazon, which would be nominated for Best Short Film at the 1997 Academy Awards. [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0305558/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm), he was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 1978. Bernal has been performing on stage and screen for 30 years now, and in that time he’s built an impressive resume filled with accolades. Of course, this is the second Werewolf By Night from the comics.

The scion of the Bloodstone monster hunters, Elsa has made a name for herself in cult comics such as Nextwave: Agents of HATE and Monsters Unleashed. But those ...

[Avengers](https://www.denofgeek.com/the-avengers/) [Nick Fury](https://www.denofgeek.com/nick-fury/) assembled in 1959, and later as the leader of various monster hunter organizations, including the Covenant. But there are still plenty of monsters in the MCU, monsters that might draw the attention of Elsa Bloodstone. The Bloodgem choker worn by Elsa gives her the ability to shoot energy blasts and the ring worn by her brother Cullen gives him ESP. After all, living with Ulysses has taught Elsa Bloodstone who the real monsters are. She did not return to Boston until after Ulysses’s death, at which point she began wearing the Bloodgem as a choker and started her own monster hunting career. In theory, Bloodstone’s primary quest drove him to search for other pieces of the inter-dimensional meteor from which the Bloodgem spawned and to get revenge against the Hellfire Helix, a creature from the Bloodgem’s dimension who killed Ulysses’ prehistoric tribe. But he was literally a throwback, a caveman sustained and evolved by the Bloodgem. The scion of the Bloodstone monster hunters, Elsa has made a name for herself in cult comics such as Nextwave: Agents of HATE and Monsters Unleashed. In her last appearance, Elsa and Cullen discovered their ancient half-sister Lyra, who was thought to be long-ago sacrificed to a monster by Ulysses. If the special piqued your interest, here’s a quick look at the history of Elsa Bloodstone, her father Ulysses, and the Bloodgem. The story of the Bloodstone family begins with the Bloodgem, a fragment of an interdimensional meteor that crashed onto the Earth eons ago. The upcoming Halloween special [Werewolf by Night](https://www.denofgeek.com/werewolf-by-night/) seems like a continuation of that approach, pushing lesser-known wolfman character Jack Russell to the forefront.

The inheritor of a family curse, Jack Russell debuted in Marvel Spotlight #2, written by the trio of Roy Thomas, Jeanie Thomas, and Gerry Conway, with pencils ...

In 1972, Marvel added to the canon with a take on a classic trope with Werewolf by Night. Giacchino digs deep into Werewolf by Night lore, bringing along a few other beloved Marvel Characters. Most of the Atlas beasties transported to the Marvel Universe in a new form, as did famous monsters like Godzilla and Count Dracula, to regularly do battle with the Avengers and the X-Men.

The latest MCU character to emerge on the streaming platform is played by BAFTA nominee Gael Garcia Bernal.

See our [latest prediction champs](https://www.goldderby.com/best-prediction-scores/awards/league-data/). [the 2023 SAG Awards nominees through January 10](https://www.goldderby.com/leagues/) [Make your predictions](https://www.goldderby.com/leagues/) at Gold Derby now. Speak up and share your huffy opinions in our [famous forums](https://www.goldderby.com/forums/) where 5,000 showbiz leaders lurk every day to track latest awards buzz. A Geek Community](https://butwhytho.net/2022/09/25/werewolf-by-night-review-disney-plus/) begins with the exciting “Werewolf by Night is beyond anything I thought could come out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.” Her enthusiasm over the special only increases from that point, always a good sign. [Slashfilm](https://www.slashfilm.com/1024724/werewolf-by-night-review-marvel-bucks-tradition-with-a-fun-monster-movie-homage-fantastic-fest/) praises the special, singling out the plot and the performance of Harriet Sansom Harris as the most valuable player. Download our free and easy app for [Apple/iPhone devices](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1460576753) or [Android (Google Play)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pmc.goldDerby) to compete against legions of other fans plus our experts and editors for best prediction accuracy scores. Still, it’ll suffice as an entry point to horror and at least leaves you hoping to see more of Jack, his buddy Ted, and Elsa in the future.” It captures a bygone era while also working with modern elements as well.” In closing, “Werewolf By Night is perfection and there is no overstating that. In a strange and macabre memorial to the leader’s life, the attendees are thrust into a mysterious and deadly competition for a powerful relic–a hunt that will ultimately bring them face to face with a dangerous monster. The action-packed special was instantly a hit with critics, holding a 92% freshness rating at Rotten Tomatoes as of this writing. She adds, “More than that though, Werewolf By Night is an absolutely timeless piece of work. Disney+ describes the special: “On a dark and somber night, a secret cabal of monster hunters emerge from the shadows and gather at the foreboding Bloodstone Temple following the death of their leader.

Marvel Studios' chilling Special Presentation Werewolf by Night is now streaming exclusively on Disney+, inviting fans to explore a new corner of the Marvel ...

“Collaborating with Jeff was great because as I was writing the score in one room, he was editing the film in the next room, so I would go back and forth. “Sometimes you get a better idea in the moment,” he says. This is what this character is going through.’ It was a great way to communicate.” “But I was like, ‘No, I want the most obscure, weird thing you have—and as a kid, that was Werewolf by Night.” Drawing inspiration from classic black-and-white monster films, his idea for Werewolf by Night presented an opportunity to take yet another big, creative swing for Marvel Studios. “I’ve actually been making movies since I was 9 years old,” he clarifies. “Music was something I did for a very long time and loved,” he says.

From vampires to zombies to a certain teleporting swamp monster, let's break down the important monster characters of the Marvel Universe and why these ...

The MCU is a bit lacking in the superhero team department these days. Daimon, the self-proclaimed “Son of Satan,” is committed to ridding the world of his father’s evil. That scene suggests Blade is interested in more than just slaying vampires, but is keeping an eye on the various supernatural artifacts of the MCU. The Marvel Universe is home to several demonic characters who may or may not be Satan. Introducing FrankenCastle to the MCU could be one way of making the hyper-violent Punisher work within the confines of this PG-13 universe. Now Mahershala Ali is taking over the role in the upcoming reboot. Dracula is arguably the most powerful vampire in the Marvel Universe, but he’s hardly the only one. Marvel’s Dracula is basically the version popularized in Bram Stoker’s classic novel, though he’s had a few run-ins with other Marvel characters over the centuries. Though it appears the MCU version of Elsa is a little more reluctant about entering the family business. Any shared universe worth its salt has a version of Dracula, and Marvel is certainly no exception. Marvel has two major werewolf characters, but only one of them has a Disney+ series to their name. Even Kevin Feige has teased that this special is the start of

How did Ulysses Bloodstone die before the events of Marvel's Werewolf By Night? The answer may have been right in front of us.

[Mahershala Ali](https://www.denofgeek.com/mahershala-ali/) is ready to unfurl his wings as Blade in the MCU, and with the daywalker having a penchant for hunting down blood-sucking vampires, he’d be well-matched to join Elsa and Jack on their next mission. [ComicBook.com](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/why-blade-and-moon-knight-dont-appear-in-werewolf-by-night-revealed-exclusive/)) that Moon Knight and Blade wouldn’t be in Werewolf by Night, the special’s atmosphere and shooting style means there are calls for him to take over from [Bassam Tariq to direct Blade](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/marvel-blade-reboot-troubles/). [Heavy Spoilers](https://youtu.be/srP94h50G-0), a rough translation of the Latin in Werewolf by Night suggests that Jack was the one who killed Ulysses Bloodstone. The events of Werewolf by Night are triggered by the death of Ulysses Bloodstone. Although their Latin is a little rusty, the opening credits that give us the Bloodstone backstory apparently say something along the lines of: “This tearful Bloodstone, Ulysses the seventh son, as far as the stones are concerned, is slain, and is slain on the last full moon of the year, at the end of the blood/bloodshed.” Connecting the dots, it’s not too much of a leap to imagine Jack killed Ulysses thanks to his death falling on the night of a full moon. [Werewolf by Night](https://www.denofgeek.com/werewolf-by-night/) made its bloody debut as the first Marvel Studios Special Presentation.

Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Werewolf by Night.The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to balloon in size with sequels, spin-offs, and origin ...

Understandably, Elsa is furious that Jack concealed his monster identity, and is pretty positive he is going to kill her as soon as he turns. Verussa stands up and gets ready to kill Elsa for being a disgrace to the family, but Man-Thing, er, Ted, breaks through the ceiling and burns her alive before setting off on his search for Jack. He encourages Elsa to be friendly to the hideous beast when they meet and to be sure to call him by his name: Ted. That’s because the Bloodstone is allergic to monsters, and Jack is actually a werewolf. As "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" plays, the black and white screen turns to color, revealing her red jacket. Jack realizes that one of the hunters overheard him, and runs to safety in a room, where Elsa happens to be taking a breather. Sure enough, Elsa calling him by his name calms him down, and she’s able to yank the stone from his back. The plan is for Jack to throw a tiny bomb device at the nearest perimeter wall with a giant crack and make a run for it. Despite showing promise at a young age, Elsa seems to have abandoned the monster-hunting life she was expected to live, and thus has lost her birthright to the stone. The two bond over not really wanting to fight, with Jack saying that he is “not that type of hunter.” Okay, so, if he isn’t, then why does he want the stone so bad? A veiled and vengeful Verussa expresses her frustration to Elsa for being absent for 20 years. As explained in the gloomy opening narration, they are a family of monster hunters who explores the darkness to “hunt and slaughter [monsters] with pride.” Ulysses Bloodstone, the patriarch of the powerful family, has been the sole controller of the ancient relic known as the Bloodstone, which has supernatural powers and is considered a “weapon unlike any other.” But, he just died, and now the Bloodstone is without a “master.” A small group of the best monster hunters from around the globe meet up at Bloodstone Manor to honor their deceased and fearless leader and are greeted by Verussa (Harriet Samsom Harris), Ulysses’ eccentric widow.

Werewolf by Night on Disney Plus introduces the swamp monster known as Man-Thing, whose powers help Gael García Bernal in the new Marvel Cinematic Universe ...

Swamp Thing was eventually retconned to be an elemental force of nature who only thought it had once been a human scientist, and Man-Thing was always more of a cult fave than a best seller at Marvel. At the time the that writer Len Wein was coming up with Swamp Thing, his roommate Gerry Conway had put Man-Thing on the page over a year previous. He becomes agitated by negative ones, and burns his opponents with chemical-mystical fire. Fleeing less scrupulous mad scientists with the only evidence of his serum, Sallis injected himself with the chemical just before crashing his car into a magical swamp. But there’s another monster making his debut in Werewolf by Night, with one of the most infamous names in Marvel Comics history: Man-Thing. Werewolf by Night calls together a cadre of elite monster hunters in a competitive hunt to decide who will take up the coveted Bloodstone, which has some sort of power that forces monsters to reveal themselves.