Blade was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan and first appeared in The Tomb of Dracula #10.
Blade received his first solo comic series titled 'Blade' which further developed his character and story outside the Dracula series.
Talks began in the early 2000s about adapting Blade into a live-action film within the Marvel universe.
The first Blade film was released by New Line Cinema, starring Wesley Snipes, bringing the character to a wider audience.
The sequel to the original Blade movie, Blade II, was released, continuing the film series starring Wesley Snipes.
The third Blade movie, Blade: Trinity, was released, further expanding the cinematic portrayal of the character.
A new live-action Blade TV series was announced and launched on Hulu, introducing the character in a contemporary television format.
Eric Brooks is born to Vanessa Brooks and a vampire father, leading to his unique hybrid vampire status.
Vanessa Brooks is killed by a vampire, motivating Eric to fight against vampires.
After being trained in martial arts and vampire hunting by Woodrow, Eric takes the name 'Blade' and begins his war against vampires.
Blade faces Deacon Frost, a powerful vampire planning to unleash the blood god La Magra upon the world.
Blade defeats Deacon Frost, preventing the rise of the blood god and saving humanity.
Blade allies with groups such as the Nightstalkers and the U.S. government to combat vampire threats.
Blade develops a serum that suppresses his vampire traits while enhancing his strengths, becoming more powerful.
Blade fights against the Vampire Council, a secret elite governing vampire society.
Blade continues his mission to protect humanity from vampire threats while maintaining his hybrid identity secret.
