Goosebumps Author R.L. Stine's Marvel Project Revealed

Half man, half thing.

By Seth G. Macy

R.L. Stine, perhaps best known as the author of the Goosebumps series of horror books, will write the upcoming return of Marvel's Man-Thing.

The run, which begins in March, will span 5 issues. Stine told the New York Times working on comics has been a life-long dream.

"My first ambition was to be a comic book artist," the author said.

Covers for the new series, done by horror-comic artist Tyler Crook, will be inspired by classic horror comics of the 1950s. Stine told the Times he's a big fan of those older books.

"I think they’ve been a major influence in everything I’ve done since," he said.

Man-Thing Cover

Stine was given a choice between several different Marvel characters, but his love for swamp-creatures led him to take up the Man-Thing writing mantle. Stine hopes to blend horror with a touch of comedy, telling the Times "it's what I try to do in my books."

One big change coming under Stine's writing: Man-Thing will be able to speak, although he be "very sarcastic," Stine said.

The March release date puts the new Man-Thing series in the same time frame as Marvel launches its new X-Men "ResurrXion" banner.

Seth Macy is IGN's weekend web producer and just wants to be your friend. Follow him on Twitter @sethmacy, or subscribe to Seth Macy's YouTube channel.

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