- "You are a being of great power -- but that power is raw -- unchecked -- dangerous. I'm going to teach you to harness that power -- to control the beast within."
- ―Zechariah
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| The Astounding Wolf-Man | |
| Title: | "The Astounding Wolf-Man" |
| Volume: | 1 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Cover price: | Free $3.99 (Director's Cut) |
| Cover date: | May, 2007 |
| Publisher: | Image Comics |
| Credits | |
| Ex. Ed: | Eric Stephenson |
| Writers: | Robert Kirkman |
| Pencilers: | Jason Howard |
| Inkers: | Jason Howard |
| Cover artists: | Jason Howard |
| Cover inker: | Jason Howard |
| Colorists: | Jason Howard |
| Letterers: | Rus Wooton |
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"The Astounding Wolf-Man" is the untitled first issue of the Astounding Wolf-Man ongoing comic book series published by Image Comics. The story was written by Robert Kirkman with artwork, inks & coloring by Jason Howard. It was and lettered by Rus Wooton. This issue was first released as a Free Comic Book Day promotional feature in May, 2007.
"The Astounding Wolf-Man"[]
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- Werewolf elder (Behind the scenes only)
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Notes & Trivia[]
Director's Cut cover.
- The first issue of this series was released as a Free Comic Book Day promotional in May, 2007. The issue was re-released as a Director's Cut with a black and white cover in July, 2007.
- The Director's Cut version shipped to retailers on July 5th, 2007.
- The Director's Cut version is UPC barcode number 709853004851 00111.
- This issue is reprinted in the Astounding Wolf-Man, Volume 1 trade paperback collection, released in August, 2008 as well as a specially priced Image Firsts: The Astounding Wolf-Man #1 reprint special in May, 2011 and the Astounding Wolf-Man Complete Collection hardcover edition, released in June, 2017.
- This issue includes a four-page preview of Brit #1, which is advertised for release in August, 2007.
- This issue includes a four-page preview of Spawn: Godslayer #1, also published in May, 2007.
- This issue includes a four-page preview of First Born #1 by Top Cow Productions.
- This is the first appearance of all characters and concepts.