Marvel's First Vampire is Also Pop Culture's First Vampire (Pre-Dating Dracula)
Summary Warning: Spoilers for Blood Hunt #4 ahead!The mystery ofMarvel’sBlood Huntis finally laid bare as the miniseries' fourth issue reveals the source behind the plot to darken the sun forever:the vampire lord Varnae. But Varnae’s history runs deeper than most realize, extending not just back to Marvel’s early days, but even before the infamous character of Dracula was ever created. Blood Hunt#4 by Jed MacKay, Pepe Larraz, and Marte Gracia, opens with dire straits indeed: New York’s darkened skyline is blotted out by an accursed Atlantean temple; Doctor Strange and Clea are forced to turn to Doom for aid; and Black Panther remains at Blade’s twisted beck and call....