The Monster

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The Monster

Character Information Gender: Male ♂ Status: Fictional deceased Hair: Black First Appearance: Fur 'N' Hate 451

The Monster was a monster.

History

He got sabotaged by his doctor and thought-to-be wife. She killed him.

Appearances

• Comic story – Fur 'N' Hate 451

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