Blade #1

This issue, published by Marvel in November 1998, launches a solo series for the iconic vampire hunter. Blade, born with unique powers after his mother was attacked by a vampire, stalks the night to eradicate the undead. In this debut, Blade finds himself in the Bayou, confronting a vampire on a riverboat and taking on a new client. This #1 issue is notable as it launched shortly after the successful 1998 Blade film, capitalizing on the character's heightened mainstream popularity.