Marvel Spotlight #3 (May 1972) – Key Highlights
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Publisher: Marvel Comics
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Published: May 1972
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Editor: Stan Lee
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Cover Artist: Mike Ploog (pencils and inks)
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Genre: Occult / Horror
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Pages: 36
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Cover Price: $0.20
🔥 Key Significance
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Features Werewolf by Night, starring Jack Russell, in a story written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by Mike Ploog.
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Marks the introduction and eventual deaths of Nathan Timly, Andrea Timly, and Kraig, according to the issue's character credits.
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The cover and lead story were later reprinted in Essential Werewolf by Night (Marvel, 2005 series) #1.
📖 Story Highlights
- “Werewolf by Night!” – 22 pages
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Script: Gerry Conway
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Pencils: Mike Ploog
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Inks: Mike Ploog
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Letters: Sam Rosen
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Synopsis: Andrea Timly captures Jack Russell and attempts to force him to reveal the location of the Darkhold.
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Characters: Werewolf (Jack Russell), Lissa Russell, Phillip Russell, Nathan Timly, Andrea Timly, Kraig, and the Hell-Runners motorcycle gang.
📌 Additional Details
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Cover title: “The Thing in the Cellar!”
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Cover characters: Werewolf (Jack Russell), Kraig, and Andrea.
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The cover artwork was also reprinted in Essential Werewolf by Night #1.
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This issue carries the first 20-cent cover price, marking a change from Marvel's previous 15-cent pricing.
A strong early Werewolf by Night issue, pairing Gerry Conway's supernatural storytelling with Mike Ploog's distinctive horror artwork.
