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Blade

The vampire Deacon Frost bit Eric Brooks’ mother while she was pregnant with him, resulting in the birth of a human with all of the strengths of a vampire and none of their weaknesses save one: a never-ending thirst for human blood!

TALES OF A DAYWALKER

Rise of the Midnight Suns

in Midnight Suns (2022) #1

A dark prophesy and apocalyptic new villains with horrifying powers the likes of which Earth has never faced before ordains a team of Midnight Suns to rise and tear @#$% up: Magik, Wolverine, Blade, Spirit Rider and Nico Minoru. But what does this new threat have to do with the Sorcerer Supreme’s past? And why is Strange Academy student Zoe Laveau number one on the Suns’ list?

The Darkhold Saga

in The Darkhold: Blade (2021) #1

Read the complete event as a Reading Guide! After reading from the cursed Darkhold, Blade and a cadre of other heroes were meant to enter Chthon's dimension and stop the ancient god from destroying the Multiverse. But reading the book has changed all their lives and histories…and for Blade, the consequences are far-reaching.

Heroes Reborn Event

in Heroes Reborn (2021) #1

What is a world without Avengers? Blade the vampire hunter seems to be the only one alive who remembers. In an alternate reality, the Earth is protected by the Squadron Supreme of America: Hyperion, Blur, Doctor Spectrum, Power Princess, and Nighthawk. Facing fierce foes like the Silver Witch and Thanos with his Infinity Rings, the Squadron’s order is maintaining order—until an uprising assembles.

King in Black Tie-In

in Avengers (2018) #45

The vampire hunter Blade has been at the forefront of the fight against the dark symbiote god, but now he must pay a dark price that will change his world forever.

No Compromise. No Mercy.

in Strikeforce (2019) #1

From the dark minds of Tini Howard and Germán Peralta comes a tale from the underside of Marvel! Blade leads a team of supernatural slayers to take on the darkest threats that the Avengers can’t (or won’t) handle. Guest-starring Angela, Spider-Woman, Wiccan, the Winter Soldier, Monica Rambeau and Daimon Hellstrom!

War at the Gates of Hell

in Spirits of Vengeance (2017) #1

When an undercover angel is murdered, Johnny Blaze (A.K.A. Ghost Rider), must find the killers and punish them…but this time he won’t do it alone: a deadly team of supernatural slayers rise from the darkest depths to form an unholy alliance – BLADE! HELLSTORM! SATANA! Together they are the Spirits of Vengeance!

His Name Is...Blade!

in Tomb of Dracula (1972) #10

Marvel’s premiere vampire hunter bursts onto the scene! Dracula is conspiring to enslave some of the world’s most wealthy and powerful people aboard a luxury yacht. Blade sneaks aboard the ship as the vampire lords over his prospective subjects, but one of the passengers produces a cross to ward him away. Seizing the opportunity, Blade ambushes Dracula!

Enemy of My Enemy

in Tomb of Dracula (1972) #41

Dracula – resurrected! A group of vampire hunters brings the dread Dracula back to life to take on an even greater evil. A furious Blade refuses to work with his immortal enemy, but secretly shadows the count on his way to battle the vampiric cyborg Doctor Sun. Just when the two villains are about to clash, Blade appears to fight alongside Dracula!

Some XXXXXXXXXXXXs Are Always Trying to Ice Skate Uphill

in Blade (2006) #1

In Blade’s most recent ongoing series, he’s once again brought into conflict with the vampire Deacon Frost, the man responsible for killing Blade’s mother and making him a dhampir. Blade must also contend with a S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarrier staffed entirely by the undead, as well as a bloodsucking Spider-Man!

Hell Comes to Birmingham

in Captain Britain and MI: 13 (2008) #5

When a surge of sinister supernatural forces begins in Britain, Blade arrives to investigate. Teaming with the government superhero infrastructure known as MI-13, he notices fellow teammate Spitfire displays vampiric qualities and tries to kill her. She survives the attack, and once the two move past their differences, even begin a star-crossed romance!

Curse of the Mutants

in X-Men (2010) #1

A mysterious bio-bomb is set off in San Francisco, coating several citizens, including resident X-Man Jubilee, in vampire blood! Cyclops sends the X-Men to investigate, and discovers that a new undead faction is seeking to take over the city. The X-Men will need Blade’s expertise if they want to escape the war with their mortal souls!

The Splendiferous Spider Hero

in Mighty Avengers (2013) #1

Thanos’ forces invade Planet Earth! With the main Avengers team off world, it’s up to a ragtag bunch of heroes including Luke Cage, Spectrum, White Tiger, the Superior Spider-Man, and the all-new Power Man to safeguard Manhattan! Plus – a mysterious new hero with a knockoff Spider-Man costume and a taste for blood enters the fray!

Darkforce Manhattan

in Secret Empire: Brave New World (2017) #5

Starring Blade, Domino and the Invaders! With the Darkforce dome blocking all sunlight, Manhattan has a vampire problem. But the vampires are about to have a Blade problem! As soldiers of fortune go, Domino’s services aren't cheap – but when her target's this personal, you bet this bullet's on the house!