Minor Key
Tomb of Dracula #12
WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY
Early appearance expanding Blade's vampire-hunting role.
Why this comic matters
The issue builds its story around early appearance expanding Blade's vampire-hunting role. Blade is drawn through the consequences of that development, giving the milestone context within an actual conflict rather than treating it as an isolated event.
Key issue facts
PublisherMarvel
Publication year1973
Key classificationMinor Key
CharactersBlade
Collector significance
As a minor key, the issue is included for a meaningful character, story or continuity milestone rather than being presented as a top-tier first appearance. Collector interest can vary significantly by printing, edition, condition and grade, so this guide does not assign a market value.
Characters connected to this issue
How this issue connects to the movies
The movie guides below are connected through Blade. They are discovery links between the comic and film sections of SLABS N' STACKS; inclusion here does not by itself mean a film directly adapts this specific issue.
