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Astounding Wolf-Man
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Creation & Design

The character was created by Robert Kirkman and Jason Howard, inspired by classic werewolf mythology and superhero tropes.

Early Years

Gary Hampton was a successful businessman who was bitten by a werewolf, leading to his transformation into the Astounding Wolf-Man. He struggled with his new identity and the responsibilities that came with his powers.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Gary evolves from a reluctant hero to a confident protector, learning to embrace his dual nature and the responsibilities that come with it.

Cultural Reception

The Astounding Wolf-Man received positive reviews for its unique take on the werewolf genre and its character-driven storytelling.

Character Details

Real Name:
Gary Hampton
First Appearance:
Free Comic Book Day 2007: Astounding Wolf-Man #1
Aliases:
Wolf-Man, The Astounding Wolf-Man
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Guardians of the Globe, The Astounding Wolf-Man's Allies
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Enhanced senses, Regeneration, Transformation into a wolf-like creature
Equipment:
None
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Free Comic Book Day 2007: Astounding Wolf-Man #1
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Free Comic Book Day 2007: Astounding Wolf-Man #1
 
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1st appearance of The Astounding Wolf-Man

[July 2021 - Kirkman teases Wolf-Man for Invincible season 2]

Astounding Wolf-Man #1
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Astounding Wolf-Man #1
 
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Reprint of Free Comic Book Day 2007 Astounding Wolf-Man #1

Invincible #48
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Invincible #48
 
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Team-up of Invincible and Wolf-Man

Invincible #57
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Invincible #57
 
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Invincible vs Wolf-Man

Part one of a two-issue crossover that continues in The Astounding Wolf-Man #11

Copies ordered by retailers: 14,598

Astounding Wolf-Man #11
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Astounding Wolf-Man #11
 
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Invincible vs Wolf-Man

Part two of a two-issue crossover that began in Invincible #57

Copies ordered by retailers: 8,439

Astounding Wolf-Man #16
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Astounding Wolf-Man #16
 
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Variant cover art by Dale Keown

There are three graded copies known to exist: 9.8 / 9.4 / 8.5

Astounding Wolf-Man #17
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Astounding Wolf-Man #17
 
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Variant cover art by Jason Howard

Under 8,000 copies of the standard cover were purchased by comic shops therefore it is unlikely that many stores qualified to receive this variant

Astounding Wolf-Man #18
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Astounding Wolf-Man #18
 
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Variant cover art by Frank Cho

There are two graded copies known to exist, both are 9.8s, one signed, one unsigned

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