The bloodstone that appears in night werewolf isn’t much discussed, but it has its roots squarely planted in the history of Marvel horror comics. It is also known as “Blodgem”, somehow similar to the Infinity Gem/Stone but with different powers. You can say that it is a magic talisman related to the history of the Marvel universe.
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He is also related to the Elsa Bloodstone family of monster slayers and has special powers that have yet to be fully explored. Even though its powers are not yet fully known, Marvel Comics had covered many important details to understand the Bloodstone.
What is Bloodstone?
Bloodstone also known as “Blodgem”, first appeared with its first owner Ulysses Bloodstone in 1975 Marvel Presents #1although he evolved, his true nature remained the same. night werewolf, which takes place on the grounds of Bloodstone Manor, shows the family the stone that gives them power, and then the monster hunters fight to earn the right to wield the Bloodstone. Elsa Bloodstone, played by Laura Donnelly, is one of the hunters, who wields the Bloodstone at the end of Werewolf at night.
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Given her history as a monster hunter with ties to the Avengers, she could be a key connecting these horror characters to the larger MCU. Previously, Kevin Feige also said that there will be a lot of monsters in the future of the MCU, and the introduction of the Bloodstone will be perfect to handle such stories.
What makes Bloodstone different from Infinity Stones?
The night werewolf Executive Producer Brian Gay spoke about the Bloodstone’s powers and how it differs from the Infinity Stones. According to the producer, this unearthly stone has “a specific ability to control supernatural creatures.” He further added:
“One thing is his kind of supernatural powers, right? The Infinity Stones were specifically about the specific style and type of power they had. And for the Bloodstone, we’re leaning into comic lore and basically it has a specific ability to control supernatural creatures.
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He also said that this stone is important for monster hunters because it can control them. The producer also specifically added that “it’s the only one that exists.” Although we’ll have to wait for future MCU specials and films, and with the addition of Bloodstone to the MCU, it will be another step forward in opening up the horror wing.
night werewolf is now streaming on Disney+.
Source: thedirect.com
