TOMB OF DRACULA (1972-79) #10
CGC NM/M: 9.8
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Friday, 03/18/2022 8:47 PM
$34,000
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: white pgs; only one copy graded higher!
1st appearance of Blade the Vampire Slayer; Gil Kane cover; Gene Colan art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
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1st appearance of Blade the Vampire Slayer; Gil Kane cover; Gene Colan art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
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white pgs; only one copy graded higher!
1st appearance of Blade the Vampire Slayer; Gil Kane cover; Gene Colan art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
Tomb of Dracula #10 marks the first appearance of Blade, Vampire Hunter — only rivaled by Wolverine and the Punisher as one of the biggest debuts of the Bronze Age. Blade was also a major figure in integrating Marvel's A-list line-up, and helped to create the launch of big-screen superhero films with Wesley Snipes' big-screen trilogy. The character was an exciting new fixture in the vampire mythos, too, born with supernatural powers when his mother was attacked by a vampire while giving birth. Blade is immune to vampire bites, can walk in the sunlight, and ages at a much slower rate than mere mortals. He's also vengeful enough to be a proper anti-hero. The vampire slayer even suffered for his popularity, with Marv Wolfman writing Blade out of Tomb of Dracula before his creation could overshadow the titular villain. Blade still kept showing up steadily in both his own stories and as a popular guest star in superhero titles. That continuing appeal has kept fans fixated on Blade's current fate in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There's still anticipation for Mahershala Ali taking over the role in an upcoming film, but audiences also raved over seeing Snipes return as Blade in Deadpool & Wolverine.
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Tomb of Dracula #10 is not a rare comic by any means, but there is only one copy graded 9.9 making this one of the second-best examples known. With a Blade MCU reboot confirmed, investing in a high-grade copy of this comic now is a smart move and will likely pay dividends in the near future. A classic Bronze Age Marvel key, with tremendous upside potential, Blade’s first appearance is a book on the move, along with many of Marvel’s 1970’s horror properties, this is a definite lot to keep an eye on. There are no visible signs of this book’s nearly 50-year vintage, this comic remains frozen in time, just like the vampire that is the star of this series.
Overstreet Guide 2021 NM- (9.2) value = $1,650.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
1st appearance of Blade the Vampire Slayer; Gil Kane cover; Gene Colan art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
Tomb of Dracula #10 marks the first appearance of Blade, Vampire Hunter — only rivaled by Wolverine and the Punisher as one of the biggest debuts of the Bronze Age. Blade was also a major figure in integrating Marvel's A-list line-up, and helped to create the launch of big-screen superhero films with Wesley Snipes' big-screen trilogy. The character was an exciting new fixture in the vampire mythos, too, born with supernatural powers when his mother was attacked by a vampire while giving birth. Blade is immune to vampire bites, can walk in the sunlight, and ages at a much slower rate than mere mortals. He's also vengeful enough to be a proper anti-hero. The vampire slayer even suffered for his popularity, with Marv Wolfman writing Blade out of Tomb of Dracula before his creation could overshadow the titular villain. Blade still kept showing up steadily in both his own stories and as a popular guest star in superhero titles. That continuing appeal has kept fans fixated on Blade's current fate in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There's still anticipation for Mahershala Ali taking over the role in an upcoming film, but audiences also raved over seeing Snipes return as Blade in Deadpool & Wolverine.
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Tomb of Dracula #10 is not a rare comic by any means, but there is only one copy graded 9.9 making this one of the second-best examples known. With a Blade MCU reboot confirmed, investing in a high-grade copy of this comic now is a smart move and will likely pay dividends in the near future. A classic Bronze Age Marvel key, with tremendous upside potential, Blade’s first appearance is a book on the move, along with many of Marvel’s 1970’s horror properties, this is a definite lot to keep an eye on. There are no visible signs of this book’s nearly 50-year vintage, this comic remains frozen in time, just like the vampire that is the star of this series.
Overstreet Guide 2021 NM- (9.2) value = $1,650.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.