Blade
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| Created By: |
Marv Wolfman and Gene Conlan |
| First Appearance: |
Marvel Comics' TOMB OF DRACULA #10 (July 1973) |
| Secret Identity: |
Eric Morris, jazz trumpeter |
| Super Powers: |
Comic - immune to vampire bites
Movie - half-human, half-vampire |
| Played By: |
Wesley Snipes |
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| Blade in the Comics |
| While in labor, Blade's mother was bitten by a vampire and killed. Her son was born immune to the bite of any bloodsucker. To avenge her death, Blade hunts down the vampire responsible, Deacon Frost, and any other fanged one who gets in his way. With help at times from Hannibal King, a vampire detective, he pursues the ultimate vamp, Dracula. |
| Changes for the Screen |
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In the movies, Blade is part vampire and boasts superhuman strength without being vulnerable to sunlight. |
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The comic-book version of Deacon Frost is a distinguished white-haired man, rather than the young, stubble-faced Turk portrayed in the flick. |
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Hannibal King will appear in "Blade: Trinity," but apparently his character will also veer from his comic roots. |
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| Movie Stills - click on thumbnails for larger images |
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| Best Movie Moment |
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Blade
Blade's introduction, when he busts up the blood-soaked vampire rave. |
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| What's Next |
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Blade: Trinity
Coming this fall, the film is meant to conclude the movie series, but a new franchise featuring Hannibal King could be in the works. |
| Read Greg's Preview |
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