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Creation & Design

Hannibal King was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Gene Colan, first appearing in 'The Tomb of Dracula' as a private investigator who becomes a vampire hunter.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a human character, King later undergoes a transformation into a vampire, gaining enhanced abilities and a new purpose in hunting other vampires.

Character Development

Over the years, Hannibal King has evolved from a mere vampire hunter to a complex character with a rich backstory, grappling with his own vampiric nature while fighting against the darkness.

Cultural Reception

Hannibal King has been well-received by fans of horror and supernatural comics, often praised for his depth and moral complexity.

Character Details

Real Name:
Hannibal King
First Appearance:
Tomb of Dracula #25
Aliases:
Vampire Hunter, Private Investigator
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Nightstalkers, Blade, The Midnight Sons
Abilities:
Vampire physiology, Enhanced strength, Regeneration, Skilled fighter
Equipment:
Silver weapons, Vampire hunting gear
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Tomb of Dracula #25
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Tomb of Dracula #25
 
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1st appearance and origin of Hannibal King, a detective and a vampire, ally of Blade

Marvel Value Stamp Series A #49 - Odin

Tomb of Dracula #44
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Tomb of Dracula #44
 
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First meeting and battle of Doctor Strange and Dracula

First meeting of Blade and Hannibal King

Part one of a two-issue crossover that continues in Doctor Strange #14 (1976)

Doctor Strange #61
Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Doctor Strange #61
 
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Origin of vampires and how they are linked to the Darkhold

First meeting of Doctor Strange and Blade

First team-up of Blade, Hannibal King and Frank Drake who would later form Borderline Investigations aka the Nightstalkers

Doctor Strange #67
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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Doctor Strange #67
 
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1st official team appearance of Blade, Hannibal King and Frank Drake who would later form Borderline Investigations aka Nightstalkers

Ghost Rider #28
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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Ghost Rider #28
 
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1st cameo team appearance of The Nine aka the Midnight Sons: Ghost Rider (Ketch), Johnny Blaze, Morbius, Blade, Hannibal King, Frank Drake, Sam Buchanan, Victoria Montesi, Louise Hastings

1st appearance of the Caretaker

1st appearance of Lilith, mother of demons

1st appearance of Meatmarket, offspring of Lilith

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[July 2021 - reports that Marvel registered the LLC, Richmond Street Productions for a streaming series leading speculators to believe that it is a reference to the location of the cemetery where Dan Ketch was resurrected as the Ghost Rider / July 2022 - Midnight Sons was trademarked by Marvel along with other titles that are proven to be official / May 2023 - Mia Goth confirmed to portray Lilith in Blade]

Nightstalkers #4
Marvel ⋅ 1993
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Nightstalkers #4
 
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Hannibal King, the vampire companion of Blade from Marvel Comics, pays his respects to Superman one month after Superman #75

Journey Into Mystery #520
Marvel ⋅ 1998
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Journey Into Mystery #520
 
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First solo Hannibal King story

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