Tomb of Dracula #10 CGC 5.0 – 1st Appearance of Blade
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CGC Graded

Certified 5.0 slab

Tomb of Dracula #10 CGC 5.0 – 1st Appearance of Blade

£500.00

Tomb of Dracula #10 CGC 5.0 – 1st Appearance of Blade

Tomb of Dracula #10 is one of the major Bronze Age Marvel keys, featuring the first appearance of Blade the Vampire Slayer. Published by Marvel Comics in 1973, this issue introduced Eric Brooks into the Marvel Universe and remains one of the most important horror/superhero crossover keys of the era.

This copy is graded CGC 5.0, presenting a strong mid-grade example of a highly desirable first appearance. A cornerstone book for Blade collectors, Marvel horror fans and Bronze Age key issue collectors.

Key Details

  • info Series Tomb of Dracula
  • tag Issue #10
  • storefront Publisher Marvel Comics
  • event Year 1973
  • verified Grade CGC 5.0
  • tag Key Issue First appearance of Blade the Vampire Slayer
  • info Era Bronze Age
  • info Genre Marvel Horror / Vampire / Superhero

Why It Matters

This issue marks the debut of Blade, one of Marvel’s most significant horror characters and a major figure in the wider Marvel Universe. Blade’s first appearance in Tomb of Dracula #10 has long been treated as a cornerstone Bronze Age key, with strong demand from collectors of Marvel first appearances, horror comics and movie-linked characters.

Creators

Writer
Marv Wolfman
Penciller
Gene Colan
Inker
Jack Abel
Cover Art
Gil Kane and Tom Palmer

Collector Notes

CGC 5.0 offers a solid mid-grade entry point for this major Bronze Age Marvel key. The combination of Blade’s first appearance, the horror-led Tomb of Dracula run and the book’s ongoing collector demand makes this a standout slab for any serious Marvel collection.

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