Blade's mother, Tara Brooks, a prostitute at Madame Vanity's Brothel, experienced severe labor complications, and a doctor was summoned. An unsung hero: How Blade helped save the comic-book movie. 10. He’s Actually British. Green Lantern #76 First Bronze Age DC comic; Green Arrow and Green Lantern begins in series. Actor Wesley Snipes portrayed the vampire hunter in the Blade film series while Kirk "Sticky Fingaz" Jones took on the role for the television series. Blade was introduced as a supporting character in Marvel Comics' The Tomb of Dracula #10 (July 1973), written by Marv Wolfman and penciled by Gene Colan. Appearance. Wolverine #1 First Wolverine on-going comic series; First appearance Cult of the Black Blade; First appearance of Muramasa; First Wolverine as Patch # 20 4 $150 93. The comic was followed by the series Blade Runner 2029. 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New Line Cinema acquired the film rights to the character in the mid-1990s, and released several films from 1998 to 2004, comprising the Blade Trilogy, starring Wesley Snipes in the eponymous role. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.50) will be charged at checkout. The character went on to star or co-star in several comic-book series as well as a film and television series. The listing has ended This is good news if you own copies of these rare comic books today. Blade is a human-vampire hybrid thanks to his mother being bitten and killed by a blood-sucker during childbirth. $1,625.00. 14) Incredible Hulk #180: 1st Cameo Wolverine The Incredible Hulk #180 (1974): First (Cameo) Appearance, Wolverine Why It's Noteworthy: 1st appearance of Miles Morales. has risen from her slumber, and a new group of antiheroes form to challenge this age-old threat. Marietta, GA. The Blade movie series reboot has seen Tomb of Dracula #10 rocket up the most valuable comic books list. 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( 1998) And despite Batman & Robin (1997) being basically a Genre-Killer the year before, Blade proved comic book movies still had it. See more ideas about comic book covers, blade marvel, comic books. or. His name is Blade and he's here to destroy Dracula once and for all. Arguably the fiercest vampire of all time, Dracula is a powerful and evil force in the Marvel … At San Diego Comic-Con, … This is the highest auction result recorded for a Bronze Age comic book. by Matt Tuck May 13, 2021. written by Matt Tuck May 13, 2021. Browse Marvel's comprehensive list of Blade comics. Syndicate Comics Collectibles. 15. Forgot account? ( 1994 – 1995) 10 issues. His first appearance was in DC Comics Presents #26 (1980) Ironically, for a comic book hero, he is best known as a character on various animated TV shows, especially the Teen Titans programs, and he has been introduced into the DC movie universe in both TV and movies. Incredible Hulk #182 Cameo appearance of Wolverine; First appearance of Crackajack Jackson; Death of Crackajack Jackson; First appearance of Hammer; First appearance of Anvil. First Appearance: Tomb of Dracula #10 (July 1973) Marvel has a rich history of monster-themed stories. $4,200. $1,350. Wielder of the fearsome Soultaker Sword, Tatsu Yamashiro escaped a tragic past to fight alongside the Outsiders and the Suicide Squad. Created by writer Marv Wolfman and penciller Gene Colan, his first appearance was in the comic book The Tomb of Dracula #10 (July 1973) as a supporting character, but later went on to star in his own storylines. (1) Star Wars Annual #3 CGC 9.8. 10 COMIC BOOK 1ST APPEARANCE BLADE MARVEL. Making his first appearance in Amazing Spider-Man #101, Morbius was very much a modern take on vampire lore. Marvel’s movie ventures and their comic book influence didn’t start with the beginning of the ... 1999’s Blade. He headlined for a while in Marvel's horror comic Fear, landed his first shot at a solo monthly book with Morbius: The Living Vampire in 1992, and another in 2013 with the same name. Avengers #1 – $274,000. Published Oct 1999 by Image . Much in the same way as in the comics, in the movie series, Blade employs a stylized double-edged sword as one of his main offense and defense tools. Marvel Comics. Amazing Spider-Man #210 CGC 9.6 1st appearance of Madam Web. See more of Comic Book Search on Facebook. ... TOMB OF DRACULA #1 -70 CGC 8.0 1ST APP MARVEL COMICS HORROR FULL SER... IES BLADE ⸻⸻⸻ View it on eBay: ... Hulk #1 CGC 9.8 First Appearance of RED HULK 2008 NO RESERVE FREE SHIPPING!!! It first appeared in Hellblazer issue 79.. Eric Brooks was the son of an English prostitute, who during his childbirth was attacked by vampire Deacon Frost. Publisher: DC Comics. TOMB OF DRACULA #10 June 1973 CGC 8.5 White Pages - 1st Appearance of BLADE. Blade is a vampire hunter comic book character from Marvel Comics created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan who debuted in The Tomb of Dracula #10 (July, 1973). Appearance Featured. Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, was played by Robert Downey Jr. for just over a decade, from 2008 to 2019. The character of Blade, a vampire hunter who is half-vampire himself, helped usher in the age of comic book blockbusters. lots of exciting thing like on site artists, writers and more. The cover price of 15c must have been a shocker. Traditionally, Blade is … 1st team appearance of the Agents of Wakanda: Black Panther, Ka-Zar and Zabu, Gorilla Man, Odin, Wasp, Okoye and Rosalind Solomon 1st cameo appearance of Shadow Colonel, later revealed to be Xarus Blade joins the Avengers Captain Britain and MI 13 #5 A CGC 9.8 copy of Marvel Spotlight #5 with white pages, from the Oregon Coast Collection, sold for $264,000 (buyer's premium included) at Heritage's Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction on June 17. It is also joined by a CGC 5.0 slabbed copy of Journey Into Mystery #85 with bids of $3100 at the time of writing. Launching this summer, Titan Comics’ new series will be set during the exact timeframe of the original Blade Runner film, and feature a (mostly) new set of characters and situations. $750. Credit: Marvel Comics/Heritage Auctions. 10 COMIC BOOK 1ST APPEARANCE BLADE MARVEL. Some comic-book characters have an immediate impact on the larger pop-culture landscape: Captain America was the perfect hero for World War II … Created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan, Blade's first ever appearance was in the comic book Tomb of Dracula No. Subscribe to Marvel Unlimited to read Blade comic lists by Marvel experts! Blade’s first major arc came in the pages of Tomb of Dracula, with Blade attempting to destroy the powerful vampire many times after his mentor Afari lost his life to Dracula. The book has nice bright colours & plenty of cover gloss. Blade by Marc Guggenheim: The Complete Collection (Blade (2006-2007)) Book 1 of 1: Blade (2006-2007) | by Marc Guggenheim , Howard Chaykin, et al. Ending Today at 9:09AM PDT. Discover delightful children's books with Amazon Book Box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months — new Amazon Book Box Prime customers receive 15% off your first box. Blade (Comic) Blade (Eric Brooks) is a fictional character, a superhero vampire hunter in the Marvel Comics universe. This is a consignment item. The 1963 comic book, Avengers #1, features Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp. ORIGINAL JULY 1973 TOMB OF DRACULA NO. After a nearly fifty-year comic book legacy, Morbius the Living Vampire will finally make his big screen debut in this year’s self-titled solo film. or. Blade Vol 1. Blade was one of the earliest black comic book heroes, and the first Marvel hero not to wear the typical comic book spandex costume of the time. Log In. The Incredible Hulk #181 (Marvel, 1974) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white to white pages. First Marvel Appearance: Fantastic Four ... is both Marvel’s first black superhero and the first American comic book hero of African descent. $375. The character was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan, and he made his first appearance in the comic book The Tomb of Dracula #10 in July of 1973. Blade (Eric Brooks) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Cover price $0.20. NOTE: 1st appearance of Blade the Vampire Slayer. Making his first appearance in Amazing Spider-Man #101, Morbius was very much a modern take on vampire lore. Definitely the most "WOW" factor of all my comics. Origin of Scarecrow Real Name: Jonathan Crane First Appearance: World’s Finest Comics #3 (Autumn 1941) Powers: Scarecrow is an expert in the fields of psychology and biochemistry. $250. Green Lantern #76 First Bronze Age DC comic; Green Arrow and Green Lantern begins in series. It was the first publication exclusively by Black artists. Comic – January 1, 1973. Blade follows a human-vampire hybrid as he hunts down vampires.. The first issue was released on July 17, 2019,[1] with the final issue released on November 18, 2020. Lady Pendragon Dragon Blade (1999) #6. hours. Blade is the most iconic hero to spring from that period. Jessica Drew/Spider-Woman is one of Marvel's first spin-off characters, debuting in 1977, the same year her long-time comic book bestie Carol Danvers (who … Famous Funnies #1, The FIRST newsstand comic book ever from 1934. As a trained martial artist, Wesley Snipes handles the action sequences with ease. Time left: d. h. m. s. day. 10 in 1973. Time left: 9d 07h . $700. Art by Gene Colan and Jacki Abel. First comics appearance: "Tales of Suspense No. A biologist who became a … The Blade movie was first announced by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con, with Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali making a surprise appearance … Tobias Wale. Blade: The Vampire-Hunter Vol 1. Marvel Spotlight #5 features the origin and first appearances of Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze), the Spirit of … Lilith (the Mother of All Monsters!) Blade is a villain in the Masters of the Universe franchise. Blade said he is 72 years old, but his vampire powers make him look much younger. It reprints the first appearance of Eric Brooks, aka Blade, from Tomb of Dracula #10 from July, 1973, as well as a Man-Thing story from Adventure Into Fear #16 in September, 1973 called "Cry of the Native", and a four-page story from Vampire Tales #2 in September, 1973, which introduced Satana. What’s kind of crazy is that despite Blade being a … Do not confuse w/ Blade Vampire Hunter series. Blade (2002 2nd Series Marvel) #6. Loki First Appearance at Auction, Journey Into Mystery #85. $750. $1,350. It’s not like Bob the Goon started popping up in Detective Comics after Tim Burton’s Batman movie in 1989. Excellent interior page quality - off white pages. Blade Comic Books. The First Black Superhero, the First Black Comic Book Hero, and the First Lobo. Before Frost could kill Eric, the vampire fled. United States. Written by Marv Wolfman. 32 pages, FC. Before the recent boom of superhero movies, Blade was one of the forerunners that helped prove the viability of comic book movies. (5) Stay tuned! $5 for the pair. Colan based the character's features on "a composite of black actors" including NFL football star-turned-actor Jim Brown. He initially sported 1970s-style Afro hair and wielded teak bladed knives. Blade appeared in issues #10–21, with additional appearances in #24 and 28 (altogether ranging from July 1973 – Sept. 1974). A lovely mid grade copy of Tomb of Dracula #10 1st Appearance of Blade. Copies of this book are becoming Increasing hard to find. No one could deliver that line like Wesley Snipes' Blade, the human-vampire hybrid who headlined three movies based on the Marvel Comics character who first appeared in The Tomb of Dracula in 1973. $13.50 shipping. … First full appearance … Amazing Spider-Man #215 CGC 9.8 Sub-Mariner, Fantastic Four & Frightful Four appearance. 'Captain' in Comic Book Names 57; Heroes and Villains by First Names 18; Bullseye Blitz: Superheroes! $700. FMV at 9.8: $80 - $2,700. Once again, a DC character’s first appearance rocked the collecting world as Static’s debut was the single hottest comic on the market, gaining nearly 1,000 places. Item Information. Tomb of Dracula #10 "1st Appearance of Blade, the Vampire Hunter". Blade (Eric Brooks) is a fictional character, a superhero vampire hunter in the Marvel Comics universe. Nightstalkers Vol 1. Action Comics #10 is the sixteenth most expensive comic book in the world! The Blade movie was first announced by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con, with Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali making a surprise appearance at the panel. Ended. In 2014, a near-pristine copy of Action Comics #1 (the first appearance of Superman) sold for more than $3 million on eBay. The Twin Blade is a powerful weapon created by Ellie and owned by John Constantine. ... Blade. Hottest Comics 5/12. Created by industry legends Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan, it was in the series’ tenth issue in 1973 that Blade, an ultra-cool vampire hunter, made his first appearance. These will, more often than not, fall into the ‘First Appearance’ category, whether that relates to a character or a creator. 3 First Wolverine Appearances At Auction. The man called Blade was born in a Soho Brothel, in Great Britain. The early Blade dialogue was cliche 'Marvel Black' dialogue. 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