Werewolf by Night is what MCU Phase 4 should have been (Comics Explained)

Werewolf by Night was released today and I gotta say, this show was amazing. Honestly, I think this is what MCU Phase 4 should have been and I am excited to see what Phase 5 does with these characters. But the show was beautifully shot, it's self-contained and if you know as much about the comics as I do, you know that there are some amazing references and Easter eggs to the comics. For example, did you know Man-Thing exists because of Captain America? Let me know what you thought about Werewolf by Night in the comments below!
▸ What is Werewolf by Night: Werewolf by Night is an American television special for the streaming service Disney+, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Werewolf by Night was released on October 7, 2022, by Disney+, as part of Phase Four of the MCU. The special received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its use of practical effects, the black-and-white cinematography, performances (particularly Bernal and Donnelly), Giacchino's direction and score, and its story, with many noting its departure from previous MCU media, though some criticized its short runtime and characters.
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[@michaelfrench2586]

I honestly just wanna see Jack Russell and Moon Knight have an adventure together, it seems so fitting

[@holycowthatsoutofthisworld3831]

Steven and Mark would understand since they had/have a murderous alter ego

[@SevenHunnid]

We only live physically once so we shouldn’t be afraid to do anything bro, i smoke weed on my KZbin channel and i do food videos too, screw anyones opinion brotha😪

[@Gabe600]

They probably will and if they don't that would be a HUGU missed opportunity, they team up all the time in the comics this the newest crossover will be this month with Jack appearing in Moon Knight annual

[@Mate397]

Not this crappy version of Moon Knight though.

[@murk4552]

@@Mate397 are you serious? Because it wasn't a B-grade gore fest with zero plot, character development or actual interesting backstory? They showed enough violence and blood to tease it for future seasons or projects where the supernatural becomes important going forward. Moon Knight has DID and that is way more compelling than this supernatural ass kicking adventures which is predictable. Shitty characters and senseless violence doesn't make whatever bullshit you think would be better. If your character has psychological issues, respect the science and real life implications of it, otherwise pleasing your idiotic obsession for gore means nothing. Would what you distastefully rather done?

[@Lavenderlore1043]

Werewolf by Night and MoonKnight should definitely cross over since in the comics they first meet as adversaries, but then become friends.

[@decidueye2963]

They're at odds now in Annual #1 where Jack and other werewolves coming for Marc and Badr ( i think for their blood to end also for trying to destroy Khonshu or relieve them from the curse ). Jack has to fight Marc and issue coming out in Oct.26

[@Lavenderlore1043]

@@decidueye2963 That sounds interesting. But also sucks.. I was liking their growing friendship. Maybe things can still turn around for them.

[@decidueye2963]

@@Lavenderlore1043 Marc helped Jack when Schuyler Belial tried to sacrifice him for a ritual where they would get Werewolf by Night powers. They're friends basically and we have to read that annual that's coming in Oct 26th

[@thecomicbookdadguy1650]

Yeah could you imagine the fun the writers could have with the alter egos as well as moo knight vs the werewolf! This would be epic.

[@decidueye2963]

@@thecomicbookdadguy1650 Moon Knight simply throws his silver weapons against him and it's over.

[@nydabeats]

This was fire. What an amazing directorial debut by Michael Giacchino.

[@NerdiconPrime]

Agreed. The music and camera direction were harmonious

[@JeddaiNyte]

Indeed! Who knew that a bad-ass musical composer would be a bad-ass director? I mean, yeah, I can see it. The Incredibles score was a masterpiece, so he definitely has the creativity. I never thought he'd be an amazing director, too. Super impressed with this "special presentation".

[@shawnmcvey7789]

Maybe it'll do well enough that he gets Blade.

[@1969Makaveli]

@@shawnmcvey7789 Personally I would love to have the Raid director. He pays a lot to the fighting & details. The Raid 1 & 2 are some of the best martial arts on film.

[@luciasardo7728]

Woow

[@willbren9178]

I loved the little quirks of a dog jack had which were subtle hints to him being a werewolf, especially the part in the tomb when he walks in a circle before sitting down like dogs do next to Elsa

[@caseywestrope3357]

And the little scratch behind his ear. lol

[@charliegaridel]

That and when he stared at the werewolf painted on the wall, and how he could "almost" smell blood on that guy's hands

[@MarquisdeSuave]

And when Jack got caught pissing on the rug and just kept eye contact with Elsa while he finished up..chef's kiss

[@caseywestrope3357]

@@MarquisdeSuave that’s fuckin cat behavior. lol

[@Kyle11011]

@@caseywestrope3357 That scratch behind the ear had me laughing. It’s the little things that matter.

[@ethanbrunt7755]

Imo, Man-Thing was the best part, he was so cool and I love the friendship between him and jack

[@Aaron-zt5ee]

He looked great. Especially with all the bad CGI in Marvel lately.

[@gabrielmarks6369]

That's the past this is now

[@ethanbrunt7755]

@@Aaron-zt5ee yea

[@ethanbrunt7755]

@@gabrielmarks6369 what?

[@samualier1774]

Werewolf by Night was so much fun to watch! When Rob was mentioning the transition bubble for the film, I loved that. Also when Over the Rainbow started playing it transitioned to color just like in The Wizard of Oz. Someone gave a lot of care and love to this show.

[@HG504X]

Absolutely agree with the 1st point. We should have more characters introduced through one-shot specials like this. Surprised they didn't think of this earlier. Hope it catches on. It was amazing.

[@joshmason1460]

Definitely!! Heard they may make more with Elsa and Man-Thing, so hopefully they make both of those as well as several others!!

[@luciasardo7728]

Woow

[@TheCandyGamingChannel]

In before in an alternate reality where that is the case and the main complaint is the MCU is dying because it’s not connected at all.

[@jonathandoherty9082]

Werewolf by Night is now my actual favorite mcu short movie. It was so perfect, the og universal monster feel was amazing and the characters were so good

[@Kyle11011]

Jack and Man-Thing were incredible together. Such a great special feature and goes as my top favourite next to Moon Knight. Absolutely well done in every regard.

[@mikegould6590]

I collected Werewolf by Night as a kid. I was STOKED for this. I even had a few Man Thing comics too! The 1960s horror aesthetic was on point. The use of lighting and shadow to hide movements built suspense. Being shot in B/W hid blood spatters, making it easier for Disney. All in all, brilliant. Totally a set up for Midnight Sons

[@jchicken5305]

W bro 😁

[@Nob911]

1930s to 40s was black and white

[@IStevenSeagal]

Bro the Universal monster films were in the 20's-40's. Not freakin 1960's lol.

[@bipolarewok]

@@IStevenSeagal weren't some of the hammer monster movies from the 50s-60s in b&w too?

[@IStevenSeagal]

@@bipolarewok Not black n white.

[@tekuaniaakab2050]

We need more MAN-THING!!!

[@oliversetterlund8542]

I agree more Ted!

[@TighelanderII]

We need a GIANT-SIZED MAN-THING!!!!

[@cadecollier7746]

The Black and white was the way to go to get the graphic violence and please the audience… this was the issue of Morbious had (properties of a monster movie but none of the horror)

[@grandinquizitor7412]

MCU & DCEU need to hire Rob as a creative consultant. I've been watching/listening to Rob since he started Comics Explained (I miss the original intro). Rob's so much better at bridging these stories together. His thoughts about the direction these stories should go is the best.

[@Davefromdabend5]

His job is fun asf

[@thiscantwait4210]

Its because he dosent have to deal with opinions of a board room. Or other writers ,,, its easy when you explaine a comic book. . Especially an old one. Hes just a big overzealous fan, with to much time on his hands.. thank god youtube pays or you wouldnt get comic wisdom from him. Youd have to do it your self.. and , like many of you who are turning thier back on mcu,, just curious, what disney plus show made you wanna be a hater

[@userious258]

I love how people complain about stuff being to be connected then say they need to bridge stuff together.

[@TheOne-zn1bd]

Think phase 4 Multiverse is more of a Phase 4 Multigenre with Marvel trying out Action, Horror, Magic, Sci-fi space, sitcom and classic Superhero etc, to see what sticks. However that said did enjoy this show and the way they totally matched the classic B&W horror movie film. Also although I have seen people say that tapestry shows Gorr, I think it looks more like Tarn the Uncaring of Arakko from X-men.

[@KFXG]

Loved it. Best phase 4 project easily. Was not expecting Man Thing. He looked so cool. Loved him the most in this.

[@Magdalena8008s]

@Sly Stallone Kiddie stuff? You are aware this is Disney right? And you know comics are political right? Like, that's exactly what they are. So stop with this comics need to stop being political. They are.

[@jordandarden8633]

@@Magdalena8008s being political is fine but political opinion shouldn’t be favored over writing or the art of the movie/show, it should be background. And marvel has been childish more recently compared to older movies such as CA winter soldier or Iron Man, just a different audience

[@prismanic24]

@Sly Stallone just say you don't want them showing politics you don't agree with lol

[@userious258]

@@jordandarden8633 How in the world is Wanda telling Reed at least you'll have someone to raise his kids and proceeding to kill him and the rest of the Illuminati childish.

[@ShadowSonic2]

@Sly Stallone Marvel comics have always been political, you buffoon. Quit listening to Alex Jones.

[@jiffypoo5029]

Jack Russell might show up at Emil Blonsky's Ranch. In the comics he can meditate to bring out the wolf anytime but he still has control like MCU Hulk, She-Hulk and Blonsky. Maybe Blonsky teaches Jack to control the wolf.

[@CrudzMcKenzie]

I hope Elsa comes back in Coven of Chaos. And I'll be angry if she's not in the Midnight Sons when they get around to them.

[@rigby_rich3650]

This feels like a direct setup for midnight sons

[@CrudzMcKenzie]

@@rigby_rich3650 I hope it is. It needs to be.

[@Ariespradana13]

@@rigby_rich3650 we have to wait Blade first

[@rigby_rich3650]

@@Ariespradana13 well yes but that’s supposed to come out 2023 though it might be delayed a few months, it’s not that far away

[@hypersleepdialogues8889]

Dude this was SO GOOD. I love Man-Thing, I'm sooo happy to see him on screen. Like what a time to be a comic fan... MAN-THING live action and looking AMAZING. CANT WAIT FOR MORE.

[@wesmindo5729]

Omg yes! I'm super happy to see how amazingly comic accurate was the look and the character was so cool as well. I can not wait to see more of Man-Thing in the MCU.

[@skaul80]

Yeah. It was pretty perfect. Absolutely love it. Really would’ve liked a mid credits scene to build up the monster stuff.

[@UncleBenYT]

I think the a lot of the positive reviews, especially with more knowledgeable comic fans, the reason for such an overwhelming response is one, because it’s legitimately fantastic. Second, because it was so detached from the current MCU storyline that it allowed for a lot of people to watch it a little bit more like a newcomer to the MCU film slate. Just had to enjoy what you were given.

[@thekbot1155]

This show and Moon Knight I feel are some of my favorite Phase 4 projects.

[@hanielnasheed7189]

This format for Dooms backstory would be dope!

[@SamSepiolTheHeretic]

The combat was brutal too, like The Wanda/Multiverse scene. I wish Gorr was like that.

[@ironlungs3170]

This was one of my favorite marvel projects, beautifully shot and choreographed

[@jasonbrothers3501]

Loved every minute of it, hopefully get more of these going forward

[@thorgeist]

Awesome to hear, I’m watching it tonight my friend! Keep the content coming strong 💪🏻

[@angieyoung7136]

Thank you for the content. Love the background of the posters. Very sweet.

[@kenko7735]

Werewolf By Night proves that you can still do some really self-contained, niche BS and still have it be phenomenal. I don’t agree with most people’s ill-sentiments towards Phase 4, I think most people are on Endgame brain still and wanting things to be just as grandiose, but it is absolutely refreshing to have something like this come around. Makes me wish Eternals and Black Widow took a similar approach in both length and approach. Edit: just to elaborate; I don’t like all of p4 but I don’t hate it either. Not going to pretend phases 1-3 didn’t have their fair share of stinkers too. But Werewolf by Night is easily a top 5 MCU project for sure.

[@benjaminjenkins394]

Absolutely agree with you here. P4 is solid.

[@user-ey4ut9uc8w]

Really? You can’t look at past films, compare them to recent ones and see the degradation? It hasn’t all been terrible, but projects like Thor LaT and She-Hulk were disasters imo. It seems like as time goes by they keep tunneling themselves deeper and deeper into their generic formula and by far the worst thing that keeps ramping up imo has been the “comedy.” Older MCU films were often action dramas with slight sprinkles of comedy but that has recently flipped.

[@deucezulu_22]

​@@user-ey4ut9uc8w I don't see how you can say generic, when phase 4 has been mostly trying out new things that past phases hasn't done.

[@kenko7735]

@@user-ey4ut9uc8w L&T was bogged down by a short run time and whack humor. But Shang-Chi? Ms Marvel? Loki, Wandavision, No Way Home, this now, have all been phenomenal. I’ve really enjoyed She-Hulk, once you learn to detach expectations and just accept something as the product it is, you can enjoy it a whole lot more more

[@kenko7735]

@@user-ey4ut9uc8w I will say, I’m not trying to say anyone’s feelings are invalid on things. I hated What If, but I know a lot of people who loved it. It just comes down to taste mainly, I just think overall people should learn to look at this more as a new Phase 1, rather than a full continuation. Or just watch what they like and don’t mind what they don’t!

[@emmanueldixon2235]

You’re my favorite KZbinr for a reason. I completely agree 100%.

[@bridgetadams4747]

Just finished it- so good!!! I enjoyed this short, one-hour show more than the last three movies and the shows lately that they have pumped out.

[@Marx1684]

It would be nice if they factored the Bloodstone into the Skrull conflict to help them reveal infiltrators. It would move away from the books & pull in some hitters that otherwise don't see mainline conflict.

[@wikydansa]

Your enthusiasm is infectious,! Looking forward to this 1

[@SqrlJam]

Great show. I wish it was a series.

[@joshuasalgado4694]

I think that was the problem with phase 4, damn near everything was a series when it didn’t really need to be. That’s probably why this worked better.

[@bluelantern27]

Dude!!! You took the words out of my mouth! I loved the show! Great video like always man!!!

[@Magdalena8008s]

Well, apparently this is going to be a thing going forward. Especially with how well received this is and I bet the GOTG special will be as well. Already reports of a Man Thing and Elsa special. And apparently the Wakanda spinoff is going go be a special now. I forget the name. Midnight Angel's?

[@LilBersa]

i really hope so, these hour long specials would be so much better then whole series.

[@TighelanderII]

I kinda predicted the GotG special 3 or 4 years ago in the comments of a "Honest Trailer" video.

[@improbablyinnocent3291]

love the enthusiasm!!!!

[@bruh.7198]

Honestly think Rob's losing a lot of weight, maybe I'm wrong but if it's the truth Good Job man! Your looking better then before

[@justize365]

I was in awe, it was sooo different, and so damn awesome , especially loved the b movie feel of it

[@myninja1]

always appreciated you insight on how they can present these shows/movies. it always comes down to execution, that's what makes or breaks it

[@nathanieljackson5554]

Introducing the Monster side of the MCU was what I was hoping for and they did a great job. I'm glad they didn't go too in depth with the other hunters except Jack and Elsa. If this is a lead up to seeing Midnight Suns or a version of The Defenders, I'm all for it. And with Man-Thing introduced we might see tied to the mutliverse due to his role in the comics.

[@alkeaton]

S-A-V-A-G-E!!! I hope for more like this.

[@chemdog1632]

I want so much more of Werewolf by Night, I loved every second of it. Being a classic movie fan it felt really special and unique. More please!

[@Marx1684]

It's cool seeing Marvel & DC figure out how to run their network after going all in while you do as well. You were both doing it before taking extra leaps but to see it come together makes me feel good. I was Abe to geek out this week seeing She Hulk versus Daredevil & then I get to see Marvel crush it with all things monster. It'll be hard for all other content going into the weekend.

[@arthand7672]

I really enjoyed it. Origin movies are normally the most formulatic of the Marvel movies. I love that they were able to just jump right into the experimental stuff instead of trying to sell us on the character with a generic movie

[@SkullDixon]

You know it was good when Rob drops a Video as soon as possible

[@TrickyMickTrucking]

Just watched this and I'm super excited to see the future of this! This is great, and I can't wait to see what's after! This is a step in the right direction!!

[@jamesyates3383]

Wow! I love the old dark movies you just discribed & I'm stoked to see WBN!!

[@lombardo420]

I absolutely loved werewolf by night one of the best things marvel has done

[@olympicthunder9054]

Looking great Rob 🔥

[@Squirrel-Ace]

Loved that you were playing Howling by Lupus Nocte at the start

[@internetjesus]

My boy Man-Thing finally getting his mainstream flowers. A Man-Thing vs. Thing reprint was one of my very first comics and Man-Thing's been one of my pet characters ever since.

[@Felkelf]

I loved it!

[@nihhartated7879]

WBN was probbly the best thing mcu made in 2022

[@sabianescoo]

I love this short film so much! I watch it weekly

[@otrenigmaandy7443]

Aesthetic was great!!

[@otrenigmaandy7443]

I loved this movie/mini-movie!! I want more of this story!!

[@fidelj3025]

This is by far my favorite MCU show. It actually reminds me of the black and white 1935 film called Werewolf of London but this has Man Thing lol

[@SHAULYISRAEL]

I Loved it!

[@1969Makaveli]

I loved Werewolf by Night. I think this was the best show so far in the Marvel/Disney+

[@dk4evr]

I consider myself to be pretty well versed in Marvel and DC comics, but I honestly don't know anything about Elsa Bloodstone. Gonna need a Comics Explained Elsa Bloodstone episode!

[@EmilyBenoist]

Don’t worry there’s hundreds of experts on Twitter saying how bad the interpretation was simply because of hair color. I know very little about her outside of the black night series from 2021. Seems like a brash monster hunter who drinks a lot lol

[@hypersleepdialogues8889]

Badass British girl shows lots of cleavage, curses a whole bunch and kills monsters. Elsa Bloodstone.

[@murk4552]

@@EmilyBenoist lmfao, like Marvel doesn't have shitloads of red-orangehead women in the comics? They can have her dye it eventually.

[@dk4evr]

@@hypersleepdialogues8889 Thanks!

[@EmilyBenoist]

@@murk4552 yes that’s why it’s funny they’re complaining

[@harryo82]

100% agreed, I had so much fun watching this.

[@capsjukebox]

A bunch of one-shots to introduce characters would have been brilliant A noir detective spoof for Howard the Duck A grind house biker/horror movie for Ghost Rider An ‘80’s style action movie for the Champions team etc.

[@supanuh]

Thanks for the video. The show was great.

[@ElricX]

I'm old enough to remember Werewolf by Night came out LOL! I loved the monster side of Marvel when I was a kid. I wonder if Dracula makes an appearance in the MCU because of course that match up happened.

[@tonynittoli4792]

Isn’t Dracula supposed to show up in the blade movie.

[@brianmccann666]

Dracula's head was on the Wall... But Vampires can come back...

[@Blyboy42]

This is probably one of my favorite mcu projects I’ve watched and Man Thing stole the show I need more Man Thing

[@nboatr]

I loved ManThing since the 70s, and loved the show, Bring on more of these Marvel!

[@fitz3466]

Just watched it and loved it

[@promane557]

I agree and while it's had it's bumps I still enjoy phase 4. I hope we keep getting more like this.

[@Kyubii01]

Phase four had some car damaging bumps

[@promane557]

@@Kyubii01 I'm just gonna have to say this might be a agree to disagree I think it's had some lows but I'd say more highs than lows that's just how I feel no matter what a review KZbinr yells at me to think

[@tekservices8699]

This was amazing! I completely forgot I was watching a marvel film. Completely immersed in the story and visuals

[@DasBootsDaddy]

Rob be shrinking, bro! You're looking great, Duder!

[@nomsi4263]

Not gonna lie, I rather have fewer shows and films and have more shows which are good like this one. Also manthing they did some justice for him.

[@prateekkhanna5540]

Are you telling me that Eternals, MoM and Thor 4 didn't expand on the Marvel mythos? This whole phase is basically introductions, setups and consequences of Endgame......yeah somethings were not required but that's mostly on TV.....and TV shows does that

[@Lavenderlore1043]

I love the relationship between Jack Russell and Man-Thing. It's like Rocket and Groot, but less comedic and more down to earth. And the atmosphere in this show was just superb. I also loved the nod to the classic Wolf-Man in the Werewolf by Night design, even if I did hope for a more wolf based design. But I love the Universal Monsters so much, and it's a nice homage. Also the gore was fun. Losing limbs, blood, Man-Thing burning guys alive. Just great. Also Ulysses setting up a sort of Necromantic recording system was so macabre but also fantastic. I hope Werewolf by Night makes an appearance in future Moon Knight seasons and they form an friendship like they have in the comics. That'd be a really nice setup for Midnight Suns.

[@timboslice9905]

I was surprised by the design choice of the werewolf. Very interesting. I wasn’t mad at it at all. Just surprised by it.

[@Runningdeering]

Absolutely loved it, not just the story but the idea of these one off features. We need more of these small contained stories, give us a few characters overlapping, introduce new characters. Just add more depth to the universe without needing everything to tie back to the avengers.

[@Mr_Death031]

This was a start for the special features It shows that it works I would definitely love to have some special features that show what certain characters are doing during the final Incursion in Kang Dynasty Like for example “Last days of Ms Marvel” or “Last days of Deadpool” Something like that to see what each of them do during the collapse of the multiverse

[@Dr.Deagle.]

I loved this

[@MrEherndon5]

Just finished it. Very good

[@thecomicbookdadguy1650]

Agreed for sure this was so good!!! And yes a series of one shots for phase four would have been cooler. They could still have clues and tiny threads to a bigger story… but start by building a new foundation for the future MCU is a cooler thought process….IMO

[@majinsole8554]

I really enjoyed it as a one shot. Well balanced with that great monotone aesthetic and intro to a whole new world within the MCU. ~_~

[@maddoxthorne2297]

Get the Director of THIS to do Blade. It was great. I was waiting for a Blade tie in. 😩

[@mariofigueroa7232]

I just watched it and it’s by far the best thing marvel has done in months. A 1 shot that got straight to the point. Now I want more and I’m not going to get it.

[@fwuckkyusayy2906]

I LOVED EVERY SINGLE PART OF WAREWOLF BY NIGHT!!!!!

[@jakester1115]

I’d never heard of Man-Thing before this but I love em already💯😂

[@rossr9607]

loved it. dark and gritty bout damn time disney they shouldve released this genre years ago better late than never. awesome

[@qboro7182]

It was amazing !!!

[@TighelanderII]

A big thing you missed is that the beginning of the Marvel was a transition from horror/Sci-Fi to heroes. That's why some of the initial heroes and villains are monstrous: the Thing, the Hulk resembled their earlier monsters, and Ant-man's origin recycled a story that appeared in one of their earlier horror/Sci-Fi books. The first issue of the Fantastic Four had them fighting a monster similar to the monsters like Groot that appeared in regularly in Tales of Suspense or Tales to Astonish. Marvel eased into the Super-hero genre, it wasn't a sudden change.

[@therealmegabros]

Exactly, that special was fiiiire

[@SoApost]

YES! PHENOM OF A MOVIE! MORE PLEASE! Best Marvel movie since Endgame by far.

[@ikehall9513]

It was marvelous loved it

[@andyallom4357]

Amazing. Loved that they went with 70s accurate Werewolf by Night, jeans and all. Man-Thing was brilliant (think I am in the small percentage who enjoyed the TV movie). What would have made the whole thing complete for me, is a mid credit scene of Howard the Duck appearing through the Nexus as the guys sat around the camp fire.

[@MrVERMONVILE]

It was really dope.

[@TheNinjaMarmot]

Yes, so cool. So so cool. Absolutely loved it. Absolutely soooo cool.

[@kingshadow8782]

Awesome

[@dranksinatra2493]

Worth mentioning, the program seems closer to a Marvel Comics Presents series than a one-shot. The inclusion of the cigarette burns and the faux reel transitions fit with the comic issue release format, each driving the story along. Another reason why the feature is so fantastic.

[@NickelAntonius]

Rob, please consider doing a Bloodstone family history; think of all you could include in that: the old Ulysses stories, his death in the "Rampaging Hulk" B&W magazine, Elsa & Nextwave, Cullen and "Avengers Arena", the "Hunt for the Bloodstone" arc from Captain America...

[@fnubb]

Agreed, this one was a perfect 10 in all regards; they hit that ball right into the next park with this movie. The attention to detail, the apparent love and devotion of and to the old world horror genre Marvel introduced in the comics decades ago combined with that old Lugosi/Karloff-aesthetic, pacing, plot and design, score, everything, just perfect and I absolutely loved it all. And Man-Thing... man... he not only looked exactly as he should, they made sure his personality was there exactly as it is in the comics too. Pure awesomeness all the way. If anything it was too little of this gorgeous thing, I crave more, much much more of it. And(!) after having seen Thor! Love And Thunder recently and having to put up with the endless nonsense about She-Hulk (which has forced me to never see it, because I'm so goddamn tired of hearing about it) my expectations were rather low, even though this one features a genre I love, and then I was just blown away by this perfect little gem. Now I'm waiting for them to decide to make Tomb Of Dracula with the same dedication and love for the series and especially the aesthetics of the brilliant team of Gene Colan and Tom Palmer and that they'll make it as a series. That would make this little old beastie so happy indeed. Whatever is in store for us later on, please o please, continue with this awesomeness. And have Michael Giacchino direct it all, the man is a genius.

[@NIGHTGUYRYAN]

i love how fast it ran - like a movie without all the exposition and character backgrounds and buildups. just give us the good parts and let it rip

[@jakesteel3020]

If they do build on more of the monster side of marvel I feel either blade or ghost rider are a great gateway into it

[@Toadaboticus]

I'm just glad they kept Man Things Touch 100% accurate. the second I saw the footprints and handprints smoldering I immediately knew what was coming but also wasn't expecting the puppy dog mannerisms either.

[@PaperMario64]

I’m late watching it but I really enjoyed it. They also added an old Late Late Movie-style bumper to the beginning. It was awesome.