Eric Brooks (Blade)
Blade, a vampire hunter with superhuman abilities, is known for his relentless pursuit of vampires and his unique ability to withstand sunlight.
Character
Cinematic | Literary
Blade
October 24, 1929
Scorpio
95
London, England, United Kingdom
First appearing in Marvel Comics’ ‘The Tomb of Dracula’ in 1973, Eric Brooks, better known as Blade, is a vampire hunter dedicated to protecting humanity from vampires. Born in London, he inherited vampire traits without the weaknesses due to his mother being bitten by a vampire during childbirth.
Blade’s popularity soared with the ‘Blade’ film trilogy starring Wesley Snipes, released from 1998 to 2004. The character’s success continued with the release of the TV series ‘Blade: The Series’ in 2006.
Blade remains a prominent figure in the Marvel universe, known for his unwavering determination to eradicate vampires and his unique abilities as a “daywalker,” allowing him to operate in daylight.