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Cover: Gil Kane & John Romita & Tom Palmer

Giant-Size Werewolf #2

Oct 1974 · Marvel · 0.50 USD
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In Giant-Size Werewolf #2 (1974), the Frankenstein Monster journeys to California seeking help from the enigmatic Danton Vayla, unaware that Vayla leads the Brotherhood of Baal, who have kidnapped Lissa Russell for a dark ritual. When Jack Russell, searching for his missing sister, transforms into the Werewolf by Night, his rage leads him to clash with the Monster in a tense, primal confrontation. Written by Doug Moench and illustrated by Don Perlin, with inks by Vince Colletta and colors by P. Goldberg, the issue’s dynamic cover by Gil Kane and John Romita (with inks by Tom Palmer and John Romita) captures the clash of titans.

Contains 5 stories
The Frankenstein Monster Meets Werewolf by Night
30 pp · Horror-Suspense
Werewolf by Night [Jack Russell]Frankenstein MonsterDanton Vayla (first appearancedeath)Brotherhood of Baal (first appearancedestruction)Lissa RussellBuck CowanJimmyGimpyAcolyte Croft

In this chilling 1974 tale from Giant-Size Werewolf #2, the Frankenstein Monster journeys to California seeking help from the enigmatic Danton Vayla—only to find himself caught in a deadly web when Vayla’s Brotherhood of Baal abducts Lissa Russell for a dark ritual. As Jack Russell, desperate to find his sister, transforms into the Werewolf by Night, their paths collide in a confrontation that blurs the line between monster and man.

Mind Over Matter
4 pp · Horror-Suspense
Gordon LangleyAllen

In "Mind Over Matter," a man trained by Indian mystics discovers he can make objects vanish simply by doubting their existence. When his friend witnesses the power firsthand, the demonstration quickly spirals into unease—until the friend, trembling, asks what would happen if he doubted everything.

The Ape Man
5 pp · Horror-Suspense
"Salty" GrunerApe Man

In "The Ape Man," a desperate prisoner bets his freedom on the jungle legend of a monstrous ape, only to discover the creature is real—and far more dangerous than myth. As he flees through the dense wilds, the ape man’s curse transfers to him, twisting his fate in ways he never imagined.

The Barefoot Man
4 pp
Pablo

In "The Barefoot Man," a desperate Mexican man named Pablo, worn down by hardship and the constant ache in his feet, makes a fateful decision that spirals beyond his control. When he steals a pair of boots to ease his suffering, he unknowingly becomes the prime suspect in a string of murders—his footprints now the only evidence linking him to a killer the authorities are desperate to catch.

The Werewolf of Wilmach!
6 pp · Horror-Suspense
FangKesselKarlHeineman

In the shadowed streets of Wilmach, a string of mysterious deaths has the village trembling under the full moon’s glow. Two reckless thieves, betting on chaos to cover their crime, soon realize the terror they’ve awakened is far more dangerous than any lawman’s pursuit.

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Raw (Fine) $36
CGC 9.8 $1,924
CGC 9.6 $718*
CGC 9.4 $463*
CGC 9.2 $334*
CGC 9.0 $273*
CGC 8.5 $222*
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CGC 8.0 $106*
CGC 7.5 $90*
CGC 7.0 $78*
CGC 6.5 $69*
CGC 6.0 $67*
CGC 5.5 $55*
CGC 5.0 $52*
CGC 4.5 $45*
CGC 4.0 $42*
CGC 3.5 $34*
CGC 3.0 $31*
CGC 2.5 $23*
CGC 2.0 $20*
CGC 1.5 $20*
CGC 1.0 $20*
CGC 0.5 $20*
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Full credits

artist Don Perlin
colorist P. Goldberg
letterer Dave Hunt
cover pencils Gil Kane
cover pencils, inks John Romita
cover inks Tom Palmer

Reprints

↩ Reprints Astonishing #17 (1952), Adventures into Weird Worlds #16 (1953), Uncanny Tales #29 (1955), Strange Tales #85 (1961)

Reprinted in L'Insolite #2 (1977), Essential Monster of Frankenstein #1 (2004), Essential Werewolf by Night #2 (2007), Marvel Firsts: The 1970s #2 (2012), Monster of Frankenstein #[nn] (2015), Werewolf by Night Omnibus #[nn] (2015), Werewolf by Night: The Complete Collection #2 (2018), Werewolf by Night - Classic Collection #1 (2020), Marvel Masterworks: Werewolf by Night #3 (2024), Giant-Size Marvel Omnibus #[nn] (2025)

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