Eric Brooks, known as Blade, is a half-vampire Daywalker who hunts vampires with a silver arsenal, debuting in Tomb of Dracula and leading the Midnight Sons.
Blade first appears as a supporting character in Tomb of Dracula #10, created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan. He is introduced as a vampire hunter seeking revenge on Dracula. #marvel #comics )
Blade's origin is revealed: his mother was bitten by the vampire Deacon Frost while pregnant, granting him immunity to vampire bites and superhuman abilities. #marvel #origin )
Blade confronts Dracula directly in Tomb of Dracula #24, showcasing his skills as a vampire hunter. This battle solidifies his role as a major adversary to vampires. #marvel #vampire )
Blade becomes a member of the Midnight Sons, a supernatural team led by Ghost Rider, to combat demonic threats. #marvel #midnightsons
Blade gets his first solo story in Marvel Preview #3, a black-and-white magazine format. The story expands his backstory and vampire-hunting exploits. #marvel #comics )
Blade features in Dracula Lives! #7, a horror anthology series. His appearances help establish him as a recurring character in Marvel's horror line. #marvel #horror )
Blade teams up with Spider-Man to fight vampires in Marvel Team-Up #62, crossing over into mainstream Marvel Universe. #marvel #spiderman )
Blade appears in the four-issue limited series The Tomb of Dracula, which revives the character after a hiatus. #marvel #comics )
Blade stars in his first ongoing solo series, Blade the Vampire Hunter, written by Marv Wolfman. The series runs for 10 issues and delves into his personal vendetta. #marvel #comics )
Blade becomes a core member of the Midnight Sons in the crossover event 'Rise of the Midnight Sons'. He fights alongside Ghost Rider, Morbius, and others. #marvel #midnightsons
Blade is a member of the Nightstalkers, a team of vampire hunters, in this series that spins off from the Midnight Sons. #marvel #comics )
Blade confronts his mother's killer, Deacon Frost, in a storyline that explores their history. #marvel #vampire )
The first Blade film is released, starring Wesley Snipes, which becomes a major success and launches a film franchise. #marvel #movies )
Marvel publishes a comic adaptation of the Blade film, expanding the movie's story. #marvel #comics )
Blade II is announced, with Guillermo del Toro directing. The film introduces the Reaper vampires. #marvel #movies
Blade II hits theaters, featuring Blade teaming up with vampires to fight the Reapers. The film is a critical and commercial success. #marvel #movies
Blade: Trinity is released, the third film in the franchise, introducing the Nightstalkers and Dracula. #marvel #movies
A live-action television series, Blade: The Series, airs on Spike TV, starring Kirk Jones as Blade. It runs for one season. #marvel #tv
Blade appears in the crossover series Marvel Zombies vs. The Army of Darkness, fighting zombie versions of Marvel heroes. #marvel #crossover )
Blade becomes part of a new Midnight Sons team in the Ghost Rider series, fighting supernatural threats. #marvel #midnightsons
A new Blade ongoing series launches, written by Marc Guggenheim, exploring his role as a father and his vampire heritage. #marvel #comics )
Blade makes a cameo in X-Men: Schism, interacting with the X-Men during a vampire attack. #marvel #xmen )
Blade becomes a member of the Avengers in the 2012 relaunch, serving as the team's vampire expert. #marvel #avengers )
Blade joins the Mighty Avengers team led by Luke Cage, fighting supernatural threats. #marvel #avengers )
Blade appears in All-New Ghost Rider, mentoring the new Ghost Rider, Robbie Reyes. #marvel #ghostrider )
Blade appears in the Secret Wars event, part of the 'Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars' tie-in. #marvel #event )
A new Blade series launches, written by Tim Seeley, focusing on his hunt for a new vampire threat. #marvel #comics )
Blade participates in the Monsters Unleashed! event, fighting giant monsters alongside other Marvel heroes. #marvel #event )
Blade becomes a member of the Avengers again in the 2018 relaunch by Jason Aaron, serving as the team's vampire expert. #marvel #avengers )
Blade appears in the War of the Realms tie-in, New Agents of Atlas, fighting dark elves. #marvel #event )
A new Blade series launches, written by Joshua Williamson, exploring his role as a father and his vampire heritage. #marvel #comics )
Blade appears in Marvel's Voices: Legacy, a one-shot celebrating Black characters. #marvel #diversity )
Blade is a playable character in the video game Marvel's Midnight Suns, voiced by Michael Jai White. #marvel #gaming
A new Blade series launches, written by Bryan Hill, focusing on his hunt for a new vampire threat. #marvel #comics )
Blade is a central character in the Blood Hunt event, a vampire-themed crossover. #marvel #event )