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The legend of the lycanthrope–a human turned feral by a blood curse and transformed into the most savage of predatory beasts–is as old as recorded history . . . and as tantalizing as it is terrifying.
Internationally acclaimed artist and illustrator Richard Corben has been bringing his dark and viscerally brilliant vision to comics, graphic novels, and other art forms for more than four decades. And now, legend meets legend, as Corben turns his masterful hand and gut-wrenching signature style to this bloodcurdling collection of tales devoted to the monster that walks like a man, howls like a hellhound, and hungers for the hunt.
Internationally acclaimed artist and illustrator Richard Corben has been bringing his dark and viscerally brilliant vision to comics, graphic novels, and other art forms for more than four decades. And now, legend meets legend, as Corben turns his masterful hand and gut-wrenching signature style to this bloodcurdling collection of tales devoted to the monster that walks like a man, howls like a hellhound, and hungers for the hunt.
80 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 1984
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Richard Corben
544 books148 followersAmerican illustrator and comic book artist best known for his comics featured in Heavy Metal magazine. He won the 2009 Spectrum Grand Master Award. In 2012 he was elected to the The Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame.
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October 31, 2025
Very original (and adult) take on the Little Red Riding Hood story...if you are not familiar with the work of Richard Corben look him up before picking up this book. My dream project would have been for Corben to illustrate the stories of Franz Kafka. Would have also loved to see his take on the Universal Monsters (especially Creature from the Black Lagoon).
May 18, 2013
A panoply of Werewolf stories by the maestro.
Re-prints a half-dozen or so stories taken from various sources and assembled in this magazine-sized square-bound edition (was there a hardcover edition available, moi not know.).
Also fun to see a 30-year "evolution" in Corben`s art.
Plus: BOOBIES! heh heh heh
Re-prints a half-dozen or so stories taken from various sources and assembled in this magazine-sized square-bound edition (was there a hardcover edition available, moi not know.).
Also fun to see a 30-year "evolution" in Corben`s art.
Plus: BOOBIES! heh heh heh
December 3, 2022
The art is exceedingly excellent -but not Corben's best- while the stories are all interesting and/or startling!
It's possible that I built this up too much with lofty expectations. I wanted to enjoy this so much that I settled for the Delray edition that dropped to a price that I can resell for more til I can get ahold of the Catalan Communication for $40 or less.
It's possible that I built this up too much with lofty expectations. I wanted to enjoy this so much that I settled for the Delray edition that dropped to a price that I can resell for more til I can get ahold of the Catalan Communication for $40 or less.
December 13, 2020
No one else does a Werewolf story quite like Richard Corben. Excellent example of his works!
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July 4, 2015Tomo 2 del Obras Completas de Richard Corben.
December 8, 2018
a classic horror tale !!!
April 19, 2024
An anthology of stories surrounding werewolf mythology and fables, all rendered in the distinctive style of Richard Corben. Drawing monsters and naked women are directly in Corben's wheelhouse, so Werewolf is really a showcase of his artistic strengths.
The first story, "Dead Hill", is early Corben work where by the lines look much rougher than his later works. But there is something very appealing about the sketchy style used here, and you can really see Corben's unique sense of anatomical proportions and bizarre compositions amidst the differentiated art style. A very fun glimpse into a less refined Corben for sure.
"The Beast of Wolfton" and "The Spirit of the Beast" are loosely connected stories that utilize Hal Foster's style of narration in Prince Valiant, but the story feels like the classic black-and-white horror movies of old. I do think the stories themselves aren't the strongest, but Corben's artwork is significantly more matured compared to the first one.
"Roda and the Wolf" is a remix of the original Little Red Riding Hood story, though I can't say it really worked for me. However, the reprints of werewolf stories from Warren's Creepy magazine were definitely the highlights here, with the stories cultivating a strong atmospheric sense of horror and the designs of the werewolves being completely enthralling. The book closes out with "Fur Trade", which is unfortunately another weaker entry. Writing is clearly not Corben's main strength, which becomes apparent when reading several of these short stories in a row.
I'm a huge Corben fan so I really liked this despite the high ratio of subpar written stories. There just aren't too many artists who adhere to using such a distinctively bizarre style of drawing and committed to using the most garish colors possible. But somehow Corben makes it work, and even a decade into reading his comics I still can't figure out why it does.
The first story, "Dead Hill", is early Corben work where by the lines look much rougher than his later works. But there is something very appealing about the sketchy style used here, and you can really see Corben's unique sense of anatomical proportions and bizarre compositions amidst the differentiated art style. A very fun glimpse into a less refined Corben for sure.
"The Beast of Wolfton" and "The Spirit of the Beast" are loosely connected stories that utilize Hal Foster's style of narration in Prince Valiant, but the story feels like the classic black-and-white horror movies of old. I do think the stories themselves aren't the strongest, but Corben's artwork is significantly more matured compared to the first one.
"Roda and the Wolf" is a remix of the original Little Red Riding Hood story, though I can't say it really worked for me. However, the reprints of werewolf stories from Warren's Creepy magazine were definitely the highlights here, with the stories cultivating a strong atmospheric sense of horror and the designs of the werewolves being completely enthralling. The book closes out with "Fur Trade", which is unfortunately another weaker entry. Writing is clearly not Corben's main strength, which becomes apparent when reading several of these short stories in a row.
I'm a huge Corben fan so I really liked this despite the high ratio of subpar written stories. There just aren't too many artists who adhere to using such a distinctively bizarre style of drawing and committed to using the most garish colors possible. But somehow Corben makes it work, and even a decade into reading his comics I still can't figure out why it does.
October 22, 2025
Werewolf by Richard Corben is a visceral, gorgeous, and utterly enthralling collection that reminds you why Corben is one of the great masters of illustrated horror. Each story revisits the myth of the werewolf from a different angle — tragic, savage, sensual, or ironic — but always with that unmistakable Corben touch: muscular, expressive figures, moody lighting, and pages that seem to pulse with primal energy.
What makes this collection stand out is how seamlessly Corben blends classic monster lore with a painter’s eye for shadow and color. The result is not just horror, but mythology in motion. Even the shorter, pulpier tales carry a strange beauty, a feeling that you’re witnessing ancient instincts clash with human frailty.
Whether you’re drawn by the supernatural themes or by Corben’s unmistakable art style, Werewolf is a dark little masterpiece — a howl of creative freedom and graphic storytelling at its finest.
What makes this collection stand out is how seamlessly Corben blends classic monster lore with a painter’s eye for shadow and color. The result is not just horror, but mythology in motion. Even the shorter, pulpier tales carry a strange beauty, a feeling that you’re witnessing ancient instincts clash with human frailty.
Whether you’re drawn by the supernatural themes or by Corben’s unmistakable art style, Werewolf is a dark little masterpiece — a howl of creative freedom and graphic storytelling at its finest.
August 19, 2023
I think the interest of this collection is more for comic history nerds; I'm here for werewolves, and I can't say this ended up offering much aside from very typical werewolf tales. I don't hate it, it's just...meh.
The one exception was Good shit.
The one exception was Good shit.
February 16, 2019
Part R. Crumb, part Hammer Horror. Fun read by a unique artist.
April 3, 2024
A veritable feast laid out for us by Corben. Some real eye-openers, teaching us not to trust me women, priests, salesman or...well, by the looks of things, anyone lol
November 1, 2025
Cool to see the evolution of his work, but damn if Corben ain't 1-dimensional
April 12, 2009
Loved the artwork Corben's style is so unique, the stories were brutal and funny.
May 31, 2023
Reprinted werewolves storie only collected. I had a poster of this cover on my wall. I think I have and old picture of me standing near it. Got to find that picture.
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