{"product_id":"tomb-of-dracula-10-vg-1st-blade","title":"Tomb of Dracula #10 – 1st Appearance of Blade – Estimated VG+","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTomb of Dracula #10 – 1st Appearance of Blade – Estimated VG+\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA major Bronze Age Marvel horror key, \u003cstrong\u003eTomb of Dracula #10\u003c\/strong\u003e features the \u003cstrong\u003efirst appearance of Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e, the legendary vampire hunter who would go on to become one of Marvel’s most important horror characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eraw, ungraded copy\u003c\/strong\u003e with an estimated condition of \u003cstrong\u003eVG+\u003c\/strong\u003e. The book presents as a complete, highly collectible Bronze Age key with major character significance and strong long-term demand from Marvel, horror and Blade collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomb of Dracula\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e #10\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marvel Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw, ungraded comic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e First appearance of Blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStory:\u003c\/strong\u003e His Name Is... Blade!\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze Age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomb of Dracula #10\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the defining Marvel horror keys of the Bronze Age, introducing \u003cstrong\u003eBlade\u003c\/strong\u003e, the vampire hunter who became a cornerstone character across comics, film, animation and wider pop culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlade’s debut is especially important because the character helped push Marvel’s horror line into lasting mainstream relevance. His later film success also played a major role in bringing Marvel characters to wider cinema audiences before the modern superhero boom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its first appearance status, classic Marvel horror appeal and ongoing Blade collector demand, this issue remains a highly desirable book for serious Bronze Age Marvel collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCreators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marv Wolfman\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePenciller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gene Colan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jack Abel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gil Kane\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roy Thomas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+. This is a raw, ungraded comic and the condition stated is our honest visual estimate based on handling and inspection. Comic grading is subjective and may vary between collectors, dealers and grading companies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully, as they form part of the description. The item shown is the exact comic you will receive. Any visible age-related wear should be considered when buying raw Bronze Age books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher-value raw keys are packed with extra care. This comic will be bagged, boarded and securely protected in a sturdy mailer or box depending on destination. UK orders are sent with tracked delivery where appropriate, with careful handling from Redsters Comics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marvel Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53114068533515,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5790\/8491\/files\/Tomb_of_Dracula_10_raw_comic_estimated_VG_first_appearance_of_Blade.png?v=1780494308","url":"https:\/\/redsterscomics.com\/nl\/products\/tomb-of-dracula-10-vg-1st-blade","provider":"Redsters Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}