Blade #1
Recap
Marvel’s slickest vampire hunter returns in a brand new ongoing by Bryan Hill (KILLMONGER) and Elena Casagrande (BLACK WIDOW)! True evil is patient. And a dark, ancient power has been simmering quietly for centuries…and when Blade himself is the one to unknowingly unleash it, Marvel’s entire supernatural underworld will come out of hiding to demand he handle it. Or pay a pound of flesh for his mistakes. Bloodbaths, blackmail and Blade—you won’t want to miss the explosive first issue of this new volume!
Review
Blade is back! In Blade #1, this fang-tastic team delivers a great first issue for readers returning to Blade’s mystical and mysterious world. Hill takes Blade on this dangerous journey of protecting this young woman named Dana. He isn’t a stranger to aiding those in need as they are hunted for strange circumstances.
As he quickly finds the woman in need, he is met by a foe that seems otherworldly in their conquest of slaying the distraught and scared woman. The artistic duo of Casagrande and Bellaire can showcase and demonstrate Blade’s skills as he fights off this dangerous foe.
Blade, unfortunately, discovers that this whole situation of saving this woman is a trap, and he mistakenly kills someone who is meant to prevent the end of the world. Dana reveals in a shocking twist that she is an immortal being, Adana, and is ready to bring the end of this current world for one in her image. With absolute ease, this brand-new villain makes a strong impression on the audience as she instantly defeats Blade. Soon after, a young adventurer named Rotha discovers Blade, who is in a bind and greets him with an offer to defeat Adana to save all creation.
Casagrande sweeps the floor and brings an excellent take on creating the artwork for this issue. Bellaire uses color to create a breathtaking vision of this eerie and riveting world. The scene of Adana revealing her proper form is jaw-dropping and incredibly memorable. Sabino captivates the dialogue through great styles of lettering throughout this issue.
Final Thoughts
It always feels right and long awaited to see Blade make a return. In Blade #1 readers will discover a great first start to what has potential to be a great story. The nightmarish world that surrounds his day to day life is fascinating for readers to experience. This creative team makes a triumphant first issue giving an audience just a taste of what is to come for this new fresh story.
Blade #1 New Evil
- Writing - 8.5/108.5/10
- Storyline - 8/108/10
- Art - 8.5/108.5/10
- Color - 8/108/10
- Cover Art - 7/107/10
