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Creation & Design

Blade was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan, first appearing in 'The Tomb of Dracula' series. His character was designed to be a vampire hunter with a unique heritage, being half-vampire himself.

Early Years

Blade's early years were spent battling Dracula and other supernatural threats, establishing himself as a formidable vampire hunter. His character gained popularity through various appearances in Marvel comics.

Character Development

Over the years, Blade has evolved from a supporting character in horror comics to a leading figure in the Marvel Universe, often exploring themes of identity, heritage, and the struggle against darkness.

Cultural Reception

Blade has been well-received by fans and critics alike, particularly for his unique blend of action and horror elements.

Character Details

Real Name:
Eric Brooks
Aliases:
Daywalker, The Vampire Hunter
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Nightstalkers, The Avengers, Midnight Sons
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Vampire immunity, Expert martial artist, Weapon proficiency
Equipment:
Silver weapons, UV light weapons, Vampire serum
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 1"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Blade Sins of the Father #1

Photo Cover ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1998

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Blade Sins of the Father #1
 
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Promotional one-shot given away exclusively at theaters for the Blade movie

Approximately 2,000 copies printed

Blade #1

Photo Cover ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1998

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Blade #1
 
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Variant photo cover featuring Wesley Snipes as Blade

Blade creator Marv Wolfman, filed a $35 million lawsuit against Marvel, New Line Cinema and Time Warner regarding ownership of Blade but lost the case two years later

Blade: Vampire Hunter #1

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 1999

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Blade: Vampire Hunter #1
 
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Variant cover art by Bart Sears

Ultimate Avengers 3 #1
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1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2010

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Ultimate Avengers 3 #1
 
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Variant cover art by Leinil Francis Yu

Foilogram edition

X-Men #2

2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2011

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X-Men #2
 
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Second printing

Wolverine vs. Blade #1
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1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019

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Wolverine vs. Blade #1
 
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One-shot featuring Wolverine vs Blade

Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto

Darkhold: Blade #1
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1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021

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Darkhold: Blade #1
 
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Variant cover art by Mico Suayan

Midnight Suns #2
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Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2022

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Midnight Suns #2
 
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Netease edition

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