Blade

First appearance of Blade — Eric Brooks, the vampire hunter, bursts onto the scene hunting Dracula. Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan introduce the Daywalker in the pages of Marvel's greatest horror series. A major Bronze Age key that exploded after the 1998 film.

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Second Blade appearance — he continues his pursuit of Dracula. Wolfman writes his origin: born while a vampire fed on his mother. Colan draws his relentless hunt.

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Blade's origin expanded — his mother was killed by the vampire Deacon Frost during childbirth. The bite gave infant Eric vampire enzymes that made him a Dhampir. His entire life is revenge.

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Blade hunts Deacon Frost — the vampire who killed his mother. Wolfman writes the personal vendetta that drives Blade. Every vampire he kills is a step closer to Frost.

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Blade vs. Hannibal King — the vampire detective and the vampire hunter clash before becoming allies. Their rivalry becomes one of Marvel's most unlikely partnerships.

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Tomb of Dracula launches — Wolfman and Colan's legendary series that defines Marvel horror. Blade joins the cast as Dracula's most persistent hunter. The series runs 70 issues.

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First Hannibal King — the vampire private detective who retains his humanity. He becomes Blade's most important ally. Wolfman creates the detective who refuses to drink blood.

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Blade confronts Deacon Frost — the vampire who murdered his mother. The most personal Blade story in the original series. Wolfman writes revenge as destiny.

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Blade in the late Tomb era — his role in the series expands. He is one of the most important supporting characters in Marvel horror history.

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Final Tomb of Dracula — Wolfman and Colan's legendary series concludes. The greatest horror comic Marvel ever published.

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Nightstalkers launches — Blade teams with Hannibal King and Frank Drake as the Nightstalkers, a vampire-hunting team during the Rise of the Midnight Sons crossover. D.G. Chichester writes.

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Rise of the Midnight Sons — Blade is part of the supernatural team alongside Ghost Rider, Morbius, Doctor Strange, and others. Marvel's horror heroes unite.

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Nightstalkers continue — Blade hunts vampires with his team. His methods are the most brutal of the group.

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Final Nightstalkers — the series concludes. Blade continues as a solo hunter. The Midnight Sons era defined 90s Marvel horror.

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First Blade solo series — Ian Edginton writes Blade's own title for the first time. The Daywalker headlines his own book during the 90s horror boom.

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Blade ongoing — timed to Wesley Snipes' Blade film. The character's popularity explodes. The movie makes Blade a household name and proves Marvel properties can succeed on screen.

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Marc Guggenheim's Blade — a new ongoing following the film trilogy. Blade operates in the Marvel Universe alongside Spider-Man and other heroes.

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Guggenheim's finale — Blade's third ongoing concludes. His solo career is defined by the films more than the comics during this era.

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The hunt begins — Blade's first encounter with Dracula. The vampire hunter vs. the lord of vampires. Their rivalry spans decades.

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Blade and Dracula clash — their battles are the most personal in Marvel horror. Blade wants every vampire dead. Dracula is the ultimate prize.

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Modern Blade vs. Dracula — their rivalry continues into the 21st century. Every generation of writers revisits the hunter and his prey.

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Dracula is killed — his son Xarus murders him and takes command of the vampires. Blade must navigate a vampire world without its lord.

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Deacon Frost revealed — the vampire who bit Blade's mother during childbirth, creating the Daywalker. Frost is Blade's most personal enemy.

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Blade confronts Frost — the vampire hunter finally faces the monster who killed his mother. The vendetta that drives every kill.

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Frost returns — the personal enemy resurfaces in Blade's first solo series. Their hatred is eternal.

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Blade joins the Mighty Avengers — Al Ewing writes Blade as part of Luke Cage's team. The vampire hunter becomes an Avenger. Greg Land art.

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Blade joins Jason Aaron's Avengers — the Daywalker becomes a member of the main Avengers roster for the first time. He fights alongside Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor.

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Blade and the Avengers — Aaron writes Blade battling vampires on a global scale with Avengers-level resources. His expertise is essential.

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Blade leads Strikeforce — Tini Howard writes Blade commanding a covert team including Angela, Spider-Woman, and Winter Soldier.

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Blade in the supernatural corner — his world intersects with Doctor Strange's magical domain. The vampire hunter and the Sorcerer Supreme share enemies.

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Spirits of Vengeance — Blade teams with Ghost Rider and other supernatural heroes against demonic threats. Victor Gischler writes.

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Vampire Nation — Blade becomes the king of the vampires. He rules them to control them. The hunter becomes the leader of his prey. The most radical Blade status quo change.

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Blade adjacent — the supernatural Marvel Universe expands. Blade's world connects to Doctor Strange's school for young sorcerers.

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Blade as vampire king — he rules the vampires from a nation of the undead. The Daywalker becomes the lord of darkness to keep the darkness in check.

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Bryan Hill's Blade — the latest ongoing series. Hill writes Blade navigating the modern Marvel Universe as both vampire hunter and Avenger. Elena Casagrande art.

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Blood Hunt — Blade is central to Marvel's vampire event. The Daywalker faces the biggest vampire threat in Marvel history. Jed MacKay writes.

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The debut — a vampire hunter crashes into Dracula's world. The Daywalker is born. Wolfman and Colan create a legend.

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Confronting Deacon Frost — Blade faces the vampire who killed his mother. The vendetta that defines his existence.

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Midnight Sons — Blade joins the supernatural team. The vampire hunter finds allies in the darkness.

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Becoming an Avenger — the vampire hunter joins Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Blade on the A-list.

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King of vampires — the hunter becomes the ruler. The most radical Blade transformation.

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The holy grail — first Blade. A major Bronze Age key that exploded after Wesley Snipes' 1998 film. Wolfman and Colan. The book that launched the MCU's success (Blade proved Marvel movies could work).

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Tomb of Dracula launch — the series that introduces Blade. A major Bronze Age horror key.

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First Hannibal King — Blade's ally. Elevated by the Blade Trinity film.

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Midnight Sons era — Blade teams up. A significant 90s horror key.

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Blade joins the Avengers — Aaron's roster. A significant modern key for the character.

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Blood Hunt — Blade's biggest event. The latest major Blade key.

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