Genres: Action, Adventure, Horror, Superhero
Publisher: Marvel
Vol 1: March 1998
Deacon Frost has taken over New Orleans’ Mafia…and Marie Laveau is his wing woman in evil! Dracula’s reign as Lord of Vampires takes a dangerous turn- one that involves the capture of Blade, Hannibal King, and Brother Voodoo!
Vol 2: November 1998 – January 1999
This is the second Blade solo series from Marvel, the first under their Strange Tales banner. Other Strange Tales titles included Man-Thing, Werewolf By Night, and an announced Satana solo title penned by Warren Ellis that ultimately was never produced. The title coincided with the release of the New Line Cinema film featuring Wesley Snipes.
Vol 3: May 2002 – October 2002
Blade is back, and he’s hunting a new threat: the Tryk, an extremely vicious mutant vampire species. Complicating the situation is the appearance of the Seven, a secret society dedicated to the destruction of supernatural evil. Incredibly, they see Blade as the most dangerous vampire of all! And at the same time, an ancient vampiric text sends Blade on a quest to renounce his monstrous heritage and become fully human at last. But can a mere human withstand the murderous Tryk?
Vol 4: November 2006 – October 2007
Spider-Man—a vampire! Dracula, Lord of the Undead! A classroom of bloodsucking 4th graders! And that’s just the first five pages! Join Howard Chaykin (Avengers, American Flagg) and Marc Guggenheim (Wolverine, CSI: Miami) for a new series featuring the popular character who has launched three movies and a TV series. This self-contained first issue is perfect for both new readers and longtime fans.
Vol 5: July 19, 2023
Marvel’s slickest vampire hunter returns in a brand new ongoing by Bryan Hill (KILLMONGER) and Elena Casagrande (BLACK WIDOW)! True evil is patient.
And a dark, ancient power has been simmering quietly for centuries and when Blade himself is the one to unknowingly unleash it, Marvel’s entire supernatural underworld will come out of hiding to demand he handle it.
Or pay a pound of flesh for his mistakes. Bloodbaths, blackmail and Blade – you won’t want to miss the explosive first issue of this new volume!
