Werewolf (Dell Comics)

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caption = Cover to "Werewolf" #1.
character_name = Werewolf
publisher = Dell Comics
debut = "Werewolf" #1 (December 1966)
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alter_ego = Wiley Wolf
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alliances = CIA
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powers = Hi-tech suit is bulletproof and provides protection from chemicals and gases.

Werewolf is a fictional superhero that appeared in comics published by Dell Comics. Werewolf was part of Dell Comic's attempt to capitalize on the popularity of the Universal Pictures monsters (the other two were Dracula and Frankenstein). Werewolf first appeared in "Werewolf" #1 (December 1966).

Publication history

Werewolf lasted 3 issues from 1966 through 1967, numbering #1-3. Because "Wolfman" was a copyrighted name, Dell went with the more generic "Werewolf". Credit for the scripts is unclear, but they may have been written by Don Segall; artwork for all three issues was provided by Bill Fracchio, with inks by Tony Tallarico.

Fictional character biography

Werewolf is really Airforce Major Wiley Wolf. After crashing in the Arctic Circle, he lived with a group of wolves, saving one he named Thor. After being rescued he resigns, saying he realizes too many people are like insane wolves and wanting to help mankind somehow. He became a CIA operative, along with Thor. The CIA provides Wolf with a high-tech suit, which makes him bulletproof and protects him from chemicals and gases. He uses the suit to fight the enemies of freedom and democracy.

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External links

* [http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/w/werewolf.htm Werewolf's entry at International Catalog of Superheroes]
* [http://www.toonopedia.com/weredell.htm Werewolf's entry at Toonopedia]