Blade (2002 2nd Series Marvel) 1

Do not confuse w/ Blade Vampire Hunter series. cover by tim bradstreet christopher hinz (w)/steve pugh (p) ? THE SCOOP: Thirsting for a Blade comic as wicked as his new movie? Then get ready for the vampire killer's own MAX title! ? THE STORY: Blade is back, and he's hunting a new threat: the Tryk, an extremely vicious mutant vampire species. Complicating the situation is the appearance of the Seven, a secret society dedicated to the destruction of supernatural evil. Incredibly, they see Blade as the most dangerous vampire of all! And at the same time, an ancient vampiric text sends Blade on a quest to renounce his monstrous heritage and become fully human at last. But can a mere human withstand the murderous Tryk? ? THE CREATORS: Novelist Christopher Hinz and Eisner-nominated artist Steve Pugh (Preacher: Saint of Killers) join forces to resurrect the Daywalker in this violent new ongoing series! Plus: fully painted covers by Tim Bradstreet ? who helped design the two Blade movies! ? THE BUZZ: "Closer in tone to the Wesley Snipes smash movie, BLADE will take a harsher, bloodier approach to the vampire hunter than any of Marvel's previous incarnations." -Wizard ? THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this ongoing monthly series is 32 pages, with ads. ? THE RATING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. FC, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.