Hannibal King
Creation & Design
Hannibal King was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan, first appearing in 'The Tomb of Dracula' as a private investigator who becomes a vampire hunter.Early Years
Initially introduced as a human character, King later undergoes a transformation into a vampire, gaining enhanced abilities and a new purpose in hunting other vampires.Character Development
Over the years, Hannibal King has evolved from a mere vampire hunter to a complex character with a rich backstory, grappling with his own vampiric nature while fighting against the darkness.Cultural Reception
Hannibal King has been well-received by fans of horror and supernatural comics, often praised for his depth and moral complexity.Character Details
Real Name:
Hannibal King
Aliases:
Vampire Hunter, Private Investigator
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Nightstalkers, Blade, The Midnight Sons
Abilities:
Vampire physiology, Enhanced strength, Regeneration, Skilled fighter
Equipment:
Silver weapons, Vampire hunting gear
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black
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Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Hannibal King, a detective and a vampire, ally of Blade
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #49 - Odin
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Hannibal King, a detective and a vampire, ally of Blade
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #49 - Odin
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First meeting and battle of Doctor Strange and Dracula
First meeting of Blade and Hannibal King
Part one of a two-issue crossover that continues in Doctor Strange #14 (1976)
Key Facts
First meeting and battle of Doctor Strange and Dracula
First meeting of Blade and Hannibal King
Part one of a two-issue crossover that continues in Doctor Strange #14 (1976)
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Origin of vampires and how they are linked to the Darkhold
First meeting of Doctor Strange and Blade
First team-up of Blade, Hannibal King and Frank Drake who would later form Borderline Investigations aka the Nightstalkers
Key Facts
Origin of vampires and how they are linked to the Darkhold
First meeting of Doctor Strange and Blade
First team-up of Blade, Hannibal King and Frank Drake who would later form Borderline Investigations aka the Nightstalkers
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1st official team appearance of Blade, Hannibal King and Frank Drake who would later form Borderline Investigations aka Nightstalkers
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1st official team appearance of Blade, Hannibal King and Frank Drake who would later form Borderline Investigations aka Nightstalkers
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1st cameo team appearance of The Nine aka the Midnight Sons: Ghost Rider (Ketch), Johnny Blaze, Morbius, Blade, Hannibal King, Frank Drake, Sam Buchanan, Victoria Montesi, Louise Hastings
1st appearance of the Caretaker
1st appearance of Lilith, mother of demons
1st appearance of Meatmarket, offspring of Lilith
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1st cameo team appearance of The Nine aka the Midnight Sons: Ghost Rider (Ketch), Johnny Blaze, Morbius, Blade, Hannibal King, Frank Drake, Sam Buchanan, Victoria Montesi, Louise Hastings
1st appearance of the Caretaker
1st appearance of Lilith, mother of demons
1st appearance of Meatmarket, offspring of Lilith
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Hannibal King, the vampire companion of Blade from Marvel Comics, pays his respects to Superman one month after Superman #75
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Hannibal King, the vampire companion of Blade from Marvel Comics, pays his respects to Superman one month after Superman #75
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First solo Hannibal King story
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