Written by HANS RODIONOFF. Illustrated by KYLE HOTZ. From the screenwriter of the MAN-THING movie comes this prequel exploring the disappearance of the local sheriff in a backwater bayou town plagued by mysterious and horrific events. Featuring some of the cast from the film, as well as a new character - an unflappable insurance-claims adjuster named Nathan Mehr - this story further explores the mythology and backstory introduced in the movie, ending where the big-screen adventure begins. Collects MAN-THING #1-3 - plus SAVAGE TALES #1, the creature's first appearance, and ADVENTURE INTO FEAR #16, the story that inspired the movie! 112 PGS./MARVEL PSR ISBN: 0-7851-1488-2