The behind-the-scenes photos, uploaded in two parts on Howard Berger’s Instagram and shared in bulk on Reddit, depict the work of KNB EFX Group. There are pictures of Gael García Bernal in furry prosthetic appliques, images of decapitated monster heads, and four shots of Man-Thing in various stages of completion. Even in comparison to his full-color appearance at the end of “Werewolf by Night,” the Man-Thing puppet seen in these photographs is stunningly saturated. In a cutesy, nightmarish way, he just looks like a massive Funko Pop! doll.

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The best picture of the bunch, however, shows the entire team gathered together for a group picture with a seemingly finished Man-Thing, which stands a solid 2, maybe 3, feet above literally everyone. Tragically, they didn’t design him to smile for the camera. Maybe for the next TV special? Then again, this sort of feels like a job for the CGI department. That being said, even without a cheery demeanor, Man-Thing is a refreshing reminder that fantastic art can still be created in the physical plane.