Blood Syndicate

Creation & Design

The Blood Syndicate was created as part of Milestone Media's initiative to introduce diverse characters and stories in the comic book industry.

Early Years

The team was formed in the aftermath of a gang war in Dakota City, where various individuals gained superpowers from a chemical explosion known as the Big Bang.

Character Development

Over the years, the Blood Syndicate has evolved from a gang of misfits into a symbol of resilience and empowerment, addressing social issues and representing marginalized voices in the comic book landscape.

Cultural Reception

The Blood Syndicate received critical acclaim for its representation of diverse characters and its tackling of real-world issues such as race, class, and violence.

Character Details

Real Name:
Various Members
First Appearance:
Blood Syndicate
Aliases:
The Blood Syndicate
Species:
Human
Gender:
varies
Affiliations:
Dakota City, The Shadow Cabinet
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Telepathy, Elemental control, Regeneration
Equipment:
Weapons, Tech gadgets
Weight:
varies
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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Preview ⋅ Milestone ⋅ 1993
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Retailer preview

Milestone ⋅ 1993
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1st team appearance of The Blood Syndicate: Brickhouse, Fade, Wise Son, Tech-9, Flashback, Holocaust, DMZ

Milestone ⋅ 1996
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Scarce, final issue is #35

Milestone ⋅ 1996
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Final issue

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Copies ordered by retailers: 6,715 in September 1996 and 6,315 in October 1996

This could be a reporting error because the following month 6,520 copies of Icon #41 were ordered

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Reintroduction of the Blood Syndicate from the Milestone imprint

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