Buck Cowan

Buck Cowan is a supporting character in Marvel's Werewolf by Night series, a close ally of Jack Russell (the werewolf) who moves in the gothic, horror-tinged world surrounding him, alongside companions such as Lissa Russell and Topaz.

Buck Cowan stepped out of the Bronze Age's most atmospheric corner of Marvel Comics in 1972, brought to life by the legendary team of Gerry Conway and artist Mike Ploog in Marvel Spotlight #4 — a debut that planted him firmly in the gothic, horror-tinged world that made that era so thrillingly distinctive. His story has unfolded primarily across the pages of Werewolf by Night, where he keeps company with a memorable cast including Jack Russell, Lissa Russell, Topaz, and Raymond Coker, putting him at the heart of one of Marvel's most beloved horror runs. With two key-issue appearances to his name and a presence that has persisted in the catalog across more than five decades, Buck Cowan is the kind of supporting player that true Bronze Age devotees know to seek out — a human anchor in a world where the supernatural is always just around the corner.