BLADE

Real Name:

Eric Brooks

Universe/Timeline:

Marvel Universe

Status:

Active

Additional Status Info:

Sheriff of the Vampire Nation

Category:

Magic-Based Mutate

Alias:

Ronin IV, Spider Hero, Daywalker, Switchblade, Hannibal Francis Blade, Malcolm Fitzhugh.

Nationality:

British

First Appearance:

Tomb of Dracula (1st series) #10

Powers & Abilities:

dhampir possessing enhanced strength, speed, agility, endurance, reflexes, lifespan, and recuperative powers, bionic hand, employs teak wood daggers, katana, nunchaku, etc.

Affiliation:

Midnight Sons, Avengers, The Mighty Avengers, MI-13, Vanguard, The Initiative, The Nine, Nightstalkers, Strikeforce II, Howling Commandos (Supernatural)

Avengers Membership:

Ancillary franchise member. Recruited into the Mighty Avengers organization in Mighty Avengers (2nd series) #4.

Notes:

Blade was a mystery figure in Mighty Avengers (2nd series), hiding his true identity while stalking the Deathwalkers. He adopted an off-brand Spider-Man costume off the rack in #1, and was dubbed "Spider Hero". He began using the Ronin gear in #4, before revealing his true identity in #9.

Last Updated:

26th May 2023 by Monolith