Dracula (Marvel Comics)
Dracula is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is based on the vampire Count Dracula from the novel of the same name by author Bram Stoker. After the initial run of the series The Tomb of Dracula, the character has been depicted primarily as an antagonist to superheroes in the Marvel Universe.
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Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | The Tomb of Dracula #1 (April 1972) |
Created by | Gerry Conway Gene Colan |
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Alter ego | Vlad ČšepeČ™ Dracula |
Species | Vampire |
Place of origin | Earth |
Team affiliations | Vampires Legion of the Unliving Defenders |
Notable aliases | Count Dracula, Justin Drake, Dr. Vlad, Vlad III the Impaler, Dagon, Count Orlok, Alucard, Dondora, Frank Drake, Drake |
Abilities | Skilled swordsman and hand-to-hand combatant Superhuman strength, speed, agility, stamina and reflexes Gifted intellect Regenerative healing Weather control Shapeshifting Mind control Telepathy Levitation Hypnotic eyes Immortality |
The character appeared in the film Blade: Trinity (2004), primarily portrayed by Dominic Purcell in his normal form and Brian Steele in his "Beast" form.