Blade: The Marvel Character We All Know and Love

Let’s be real—who doesn’t adore Blade? He’s like the cool uncle of Marvel! His 1998 movie was the first real superhero flick to hit the big screen and give us all the feels. Blade strutted through Hollywood, paving the way for heroes like Iron Man and Black Panther to take center stage. The Marvel fanbase is all about the good vibes when it comes to Eric Brooks, and seeing him pop up in MCU projects is like getting your favorite dessert after a long meal.

Blade’s Appearances in the MCU

So far, Blade has made a few appearances—three, to be exact—if you don’t count that split-second cameo at the end of What If…? Season 3. Remember the sizzling moment at the end of Eternals? That was Mahershala Ali’s voice making a cryptic comment to Kit Harington. It was pure Blade magic! Then there’s Wesley Snipes making a surprise entrance in Deadpool & Wolverine after years of playful beef with Ryan Reynolds. And of course, we caught up with our favorite daywalker in the Marvel Zombies animated series last month! Yes, he was busy kicking zombie butt as Khonshu’s Avatar. Talk about multitasking!

Where Are the Vampires?!

But here’s the kicker—despite being in the MCU for a hot minute, Blade hasn’t done any vampire hunting. I mean, come on, isn’t he half-vampire? His super strength, agility, and all those spiffy abilities come from his vampire heritage! It’s a bit ironic and, dare I say, downright hilarious that our beloved Blade hasn’t fought a single bloodsucker yet.

Blade’s Comic Book History

In his comic book adventures, Blade is all about going toe-to-toe with vampires and foiling their evil plans. From battling the infamous Deacon Frost to having epic showdowns with Dracula, he is literally a vampire-hunting legend. Blade has faced vampire armies, cults, and even those shady vampire politicians. So, why isn’t he slaying vamps in the MCU?

Wondering What’s Happening?

Some fans think Marvel might be hesitant to dive into the world of bloodsuckers due to Sony’s not-so-great attempt at Morbius, while others speculate that all the juicy vampire stuff is being saved for Blade’s elusive solo movie. Whatever the case, we’re here for the ride, eagerly awaiting any vampire showdown. Like one wise Redditor pointed out, “they never specified that motherfuckers ice skating uphill had to be vampires.”

Conclusion

So, while we enjoy Blade’s antics in the MCU, let’s keep our fingers crossed for some actual vampire action soon. After all, what’s a daywalker without the vamps?