Homonym: Blade (Knife)
Blade is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a half-vampire, half-human known for his superhuman abilities, including enhanced strength, speed, and healing. Blade is primarily recognized for his mission to hunt and eliminate vampires, using a variety of weapons and martial arts skills.
The character first appeared in The Tomb of Dracula #10 in 1973, created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan. Blade gained popularity through various adaptations, including a successful film series starting in 1998, which starred Wesley Snipes in the title role.