Eric Brooks is the half-human/half-vampire hybrid known as Blade. Though he possesses vampiric qualities such as enhanced strength, senses, and longevity, he’s able to withstand daylight. Blade has chosen to dedicate his long life to battling supernatural evils, and in this new ongoing series, he’s set to face a centuries-old horror. Fans of Blade will go into any new series expecting action, horror, and style, and this issue delivers. Blade #1, written by Bryan Hill with art by Elena Casagrande, colors by Jordie Bellaire, and letters by VC’s Joe Sabino, is a slick, propulsive first issue for new and old readers alike.First issues always present unique storytelling challenges. It’s important to set the stage for the story to come, and with long-established characters, it’s crucial to present a character that’s recognizable to old readers while crafting a story that feels accessible to someone new. Blade #1 excels at both. The issue opens with Blade saving a woman from a bar full of vampires. It’s a killer sequence that gives the reader all they need to know about Blade. The story is fairly straightforward — protect someone, find out exactly why later — up until it isn’t. It’s revealed that Blade’s been tricked and ends up releasing the great, ancient evil he was trying to prevent.Hill handles the pacing and revelation deftly. Blade puts it bluntly, “I get it. I was set up, and you’re bad. Fine.” it’s not an unfamiliar trope, and the story acknowledging that allows it to quickly move on to more interesting things. Those more interesting things include the full reveal of the villain, Adana, who is an immediately commanding force on the page. She’s also got a horrific costume suit-up sequence that’ll leave readers’ jaws on the floor. Blade is about as cool as it gets. No nonsense and a certified action star on the page, Hill writes him to perfection.RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Blade Faces His Biggest Challenge
Eric Brooks is the half-human/half-vampire hybrid known as Blade. Though he possesses vampiric qualities such as enhanced strength, senses, and longevity, he’s able to withstand daylight. Blade has chosen to dedicate his long life to battling supernatural evils, and in this new ongoing series, he’s set to face a centuries-old horror. Fans of Blade will go into any new series expecting action, horror, and style, and this issue delivers. Blade #1, written by Bryan Hill with art by Elena Casagrande, colors by Jordie Bellaire, and letters by VC’s Joe Sabino, is a slick, propulsive first issue for new and old readers alike.
First issues always present unique storytelling challenges. It’s important to set the stage for the story to come, and with long-established characters, it’s crucial to present a character that’s recognizable to old readers while crafting a story that feels accessible to someone new. Blade #1 excels at both. The issue opens with Blade saving a woman from a bar full of vampires. It’s a killer sequence that gives the reader all they need to know about Blade. The story is fairly straightforward — protect someone, find out exactly why later — up until it isn’t. It’s revealed that Blade’s been tricked and ends up releasing the great, ancient evil he was trying to prevent.
Hill handles the pacing and revelation deftly. Blade puts it bluntly, “I get it. I was set up, and you’re bad. Fine.” it’s not an unfamiliar trope, and the story acknowledging that allows it to quickly move on to more interesting things. Those more interesting things include the full reveal of the villain, Adana, who is an immediately commanding force on the page. She’s also got a horrific costume suit-up sequence that’ll leave readers’ jaws on the floor. Blade is about as cool as it gets. No nonsense and a certified action star on the page, Hill writes him to perfection.
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