Warning: may contain spoilers forBlade#1!
Bladeenters his new R-rated era by forging his bloodiest weapon to date. In the wake of the recently concludedBlood Hunt, Blade has retreated to an island to reassess his life. However, it is not long beforeBlade begins creating a new weapon, one by which he will unleash his pent-up fury.Bloodshed is coming to the Marvel Universe, as seen in a preview forBlade#1.
Blade first appeared inTomb of Dracula#10, created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan.
Blade#1 is written by Bryan Hill and drawn by C.F. Villa. On the island of Lupui, in Southeast Asia, Blade lives a simple life. He ekes out a living hunting and fishing, but deep down he is still troubled by his possession by Varnae duringBlood Hunt. Blade travels into a nearby village, purchasing some steel. Blade begins melting the steel, ready to forge a new weapon.
Blade subjects himself to immense physical and mental torture while he creates the weapon, feeling it appropriate to purge himself of the anguish he is feeling.
The Last Year Has Not Been King to Blade
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The preview ends there, leaving fans waiting to see Blade unleash his newest and most powerful weapon to date–the same weapon that will inaugurate a new era for Marvel’s premiere vampire hunter. After a career of fighting the undead,Blade was possessed by Varnae, the first vampire. Under Varnae’s influence, Blade leads a vampire army against Earth, killing many people, as seen inBlood Hunt. While Blade’s fellow heroes were able to free him and stop the invasion, there were consequences. Blade, ashamed of what he had done, took a leave.
Blade could attack with a fervor never before seen, eager to avenge himself upon those who possessed and exploited him.
Asseen in the preview forBlade#1, the daywalker is finding himself drawn back into the fray, but after his experiences with Varnae inBlood Hunt, Blade may very well ramp up his quest against the undead.Blade could attack with a fervor never before seen, eager to avenge himself upon those who possessed and exploited him. The events ofBlood Huntimpacted Blade’s burgeoning relationship with his daughter Brielle, adding another layer to Blade’s anger. Yet Blade may find afterBlood Hunt, it is not that simple, as vampires can now walk in the day.
Blade’s New Weapon May Help Him Find Himself Again
Blade Is About to Unleash Righteous Fury In the Marvel Universe
While Blade sorts out his new direction, he will have a very powerful weapon to help him get revenge upon the world. Although Blade’s new weapon is not seen in this issue, its presence is already being felt. Blade is not in a good place when the preview opens: his mental health is buckling under the guilt and shame he feels after Varnae defiled him. His new weapon, whatever it may be, will be a way for Blade to find his focus again. As seen in the preview, he is using pain and suffering to reignite that which he lost.
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The Blood Hunters could be what the MCU needs to refresh itself after the fatigue of Phase 4, and Blade would be the perfect film for their debut.
Blade’s new weapon also takes advantage of a new trend sweeping comics: “Red band editions.” Marvel experimented with these duringBlood Hunt. Red band editions are more violent and explicit than regular issues. This is perfect for Blade, who does not hesitate to use brutal force against vampires. The cover of issue one gives readers a taste of what to expect,showing Blade slicing a vampire’s headin two with a sword.Blade’sfirst movie was R-rated, and it worked beautifully–and now, 26 years later, Marvel is finally letting him cut loose in a new red band edition.
