Ferdinand Ashley is an associate of Dr. Eric Prince who investigates the temple’s connection to a powerful cult and warns that opening it may have released something evil. Although Dr. Eric Prince rejects his claims, Ferdinand Ashley presents evidence to Archie, prompting preparations to confront Aurora Bey.
Ed Malone is a central survivor who spots the distant cockpit from a hill and joins the expedition to find its radio. He escapes the scorpions, is selected as a sacrifice, and is saved by Dana. After Lt. Challenger dies, Ed detonates a nuclear bomb to kill the giant ape, leaving himself, Rita, and Dana stranded.
Phil Jenkins is the newly transferred sheriff of Walworth County and the central investigator of the killings. He works with Pamela, becomes increasingly hostile toward Quinn's interference, and recruits Billy for the hunt. After discovering Kelly's secret, Phil survives her attack, helps kill her, and ends the story cursed with lycanthropy.
Jack is the violent hitchhiker and central antagonist who abducts the women, murders the motel manager, a mechanic, a husband, and two police officers, and sexually assaults his captives. He claims betrayal as a motive, becomes fixated on Melinda, survives being run over, escapes custody, and later attacks her at home before she kills him.
The physician who helps Jim set out for Skeleton Island after Billy Bones leaves the treasure map. He joins the voyage aboard the Hispaniola, where Long John Silver's pirate takeover puts him in danger; Silver intends to kill him, and he is kept prisoner aboard the ship while others go ashore.
Gareth is one of the Kensington Vassals, a trio of bandits who claim to have slain a dragon. He and his companions accept Alora's offer of land and title in return for their knowledge and assistance, though tension arises between Gareth, Lord Artemir, and Cador.
Ryan is a sheriff's deputy who encounters Amy Barrett inside the distorted hospital. He explains that he was transporting Jen Ardsen in protective custody after she witnessed a drug deal, but their vehicle was caught in the pileup. Ryan helps Amy and Jen search for a way out, investigates the time distortion, and receives messages expressing his love for Jen.
Jeff Denton has 30 screen credits in a career dating back to 1996. Signature works include The Little Mermaid, The Hitchhiker, The Beast of Bray Road. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
