Religion: Catholic monks
Name: The Abbey of St. Michael
Other Names: The Abbey of San Michael
Classification: supporting characters group clergy/religious leaders
First Appearance: Werewolf by Night (vol. 1) #3 (Jan. 1973): "The Mystery of the Mad Monk!"
Creators: Gerry Conway, Mike Ploog, Frank Chiaramonte
Number of Appearances: 1
Nation: Spain
Note: where Aelfric the Mad Monk lived
Aelfric, who became known as "the Mad Monk" lived at the Abbey of San Michael over 800 years ago.
Aelfric started studying arcane lore and came under the influence of Chthon, whom the monks believed to be Satan. In 1149, the other monks discovered what Aelfric had been doing. Believing that Aelfric had turned his back on God, and devoted himself to Satan, the other monks felt they had to do something about him. They burned him at the stake.
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.comicvine.com/werewolf-by-night-3-the-mystery-of-the-mad-monk/4000-12852/
- http://marvel.wikia.com/Aelfric_(Earth-616)
- http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/aelfrc.htm