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Mongo	Jeff Rovin's The Return of The Wolfman	Lead	[-]
Jul 24 07 7:31 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Anyone out there read this? If so, what did you think of it? Do you think the two follow ups were any good and finally, does anyone know why the series was discontinued?
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Michael Heisler	Re: Jeff Rovin's The Return of The Wolfman	#1	[-]
Jul 24 07 11:32 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I believe my thinking mirrors the general consensus -- that the Wolf Man book was great and a lot of fun, and that the two follow-ups, uh, weren't. Which is pretty much the reason why the series ended. Jeff Rovin has posted here from time to time, so maybe he can elaborate. Universal's licensing department keep trying, though, currently with a group of "sequel" books being published by Dark Horse. Haven't tried any of them, so can't speak as to their quality.
evilskippy	Re: Jeff Rovin's The Return of The Wolfman	#2	[-]
Jul 25 07 7:18 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	*Quote:* that the Wolf Man book was great and a lot of fun, and that the two follow-ups, uh, weren't. Agreed. I couldn't even finish the follow up to Return and after skimming the next one happily put it back on the bookstore shelf. Return is very nicely done. "Some days its not worth the effort of chewing through the restraints".
nofrets5	Re: Jeff Rovin's The Return of The Wolfman	#3	[-]
Jul 25 07 1:27 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I just read a copy of Return of The Wolf Man and really enjoyed it; I was not aware of the two follow up books, and they are ? I guess they are not too good either ? ; ) What was so awful about them ? The Rovin book was great to finally read, and did what I thought was a very good job.
nofrets5	Re: Jeff Rovin's The Return of The Wolfman	#4	[-]
Jul 30 07 6:05 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Anyone...? Please ....
Rakshasa	Re: Jeff Rovin's The Return of The Wolfman	#5	[-]
Jul 30 07 7:16 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I bought and read Return Of The Wolf Man back when it was first released and I loved it. I thought it was genius to incorporate the characters and locations from Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein into an all new story. I leant it to my older brother and HE loved it. I didn't know there were two sequels either.
Jacks Garage	Re: Jeff Rovin's The Return of The Wolfman	#6	[-]
Jul 30 07 8:52 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I haven't read ANY of them, but from what I had heard, Jeff's book was well written. The followups I think, were done by 2 different writers, and were not as good as ROTWM.
Carl Eyesnheart	Re: Jeff Rovin's The Return of The Wolfman	#7	[-]
Jul 30 07 12:46 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I can only second (3rd...4th?) a recommendation for Rovin's book. I thought it was a whole bunch of fun. Closest thing to a Universal Classic since YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.
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HalLane	Re: Jeff Rovin's The Return of The Wolfman	#8	[-]
Jul 30 07 6:45 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I seem to remember thumbing through a book that had a Sarah Karloff foreward or something in it -- was this one of the 'follow-ups'? I also vaguely remember seeing something with Dracula in it at the same time. And is this the same Jeff Rovin associated with the newly deceased Weekly World News?
Sanguinaire E	Re: Jeff Rovin's The Return of The Wolfman	#9	[-]
Jul 30 07 9:26 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Yes...and the same Jeff Rovin who served as editor of the Graveyard Examiner in FAMOUS MONSTERS! .'. Earl Roesel .'.
Michael Heisler	Re: Jeff Rovin's The Return of The Wolfman	#10	[-]
Jul 31 07 2:18 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	The sequels, both written by David Jacobs, are called THE DEVIL'S BROOD and THE DEVIL'S NIGHT. Fairly generic in style, with a greater emphasis on gore and precious little of the wit that Jeff Rovin's book displayed. RETURN OF THE WOLF MAN had a nice, appropriately evocative cover photo; these two had comic book-style illustrations that (unintentionally?) reflect their lower level of sophistication. Ultimately, they're just not very interesting.
nofrets5	Re: Jeff Rovin's The Return of The Wolfman	#11	[-]
Jul 31 07 4:54 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Thank You for the titles; I may check for used, or may just wait and buy that new book out in August, The Wolf Man : Hunters Moon.
Wolfman Joe	Re: Jeff Rovin's The Return of The Wolfman	#12	[-]
Aug 2 07 3:43 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I have the Frankenstein & Creature novels that are currently out, but haven't read them yet. I did read DRACULA: ASYLUM, and was underwhelmed, truth be told. I'd love to get my paws on a copy of Rovin's book, tho for a reasonable price! When Uni authorized this new series of novelizations, I wonder why they didn't reprint RETURN?
Ardley Remlap	Re: Jeff Rovin's The Return of The Wolfman	#13	[-]
Aug 3 07 2:02 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	*Quote:* I have the Frankenstein & Creature novels that are currently out, but haven't read them yet. I did read DRACULA: ASYLUM, and was underwhelmed, truth be told. The Frankenstein novel was a good read, and the Creature was interesting, but would've made a better short story. As a public service, I want to warn everyone that Dracula: Asylum is dreadful (unless picturing a nude scene with Bela Lugosi is your thing). I'm still looking forward to Wolf Man in August, Bride of Frankenstein in September, and the Mummy in October (if Dark Horse Ink doesn't delay them again).
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