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Creation & Design

Ulysses Bloodstone was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gerry Conway, first appearing in the 1970s as a monster hunter with a mystical gem that grants him enhanced abilities.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a character in the horror genre, Ulysses Bloodstone became a part of the Marvel Universe's supernatural elements, often crossing paths with various monsters and supernatural beings.

Character Development

Over the years, Ulysses Bloodstone has evolved from a straightforward monster hunter to a more complex character, grappling with his legacy and the implications of his powers.

Cultural Reception

Ulysses Bloodstone has received a mixed reception, often praised for his unique blend of horror and superhero elements, but sometimes criticized for being a lesser-known character in the vast Marvel Universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Ulysses Bloodstone
First Appearance:
Strange Tales #73
Aliases:
Bloodstone
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Monster Hunters, The Howling Commandos
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Enhanced durability, Expert hand-to-hand combatant
Equipment:
Bloodstone gem
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
gray

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Strange Tales #73
Marvel ⋅ 1960
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Strange Tales #73
 
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1st appearance of Frank, later identified as Ulysses Bloodstone

1st appearance of Grottu, the result of Soviet nuclear tests

Marvel Presents #1
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Marvel Presents #1
 
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1st appearance and origin of Ulysses Bloodstone, gained immortality after absorbing an alien object into his chest to save his people

Rampaging Hulk Magazine #8
Marvel ⋅ 1978
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Rampaging Hulk Magazine #8
 
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Death of Ulysses Bloodstone

Marvel Universe #4
Marvel ⋅ 1998
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Marvel Universe #4
 
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1st team appearance of the Monster Hunters: Doctor Druid, Jake Curtiss, Ulysses Bloodstone, Zawadi

Bloodstone #1
Marvel ⋅ 2001
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Bloodstone #1
 
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1st appearance of Elsa Bloodstone, daughter and successor of the famous monster hunter, Ulysses Bloodstone

1st appearance of Nosferatu in the Marvel Universe

[November 2023 - a Bloodstone project is rumored to be in development]

Marvel Monsters: From the Files of Ulysses Bloodstone
Marvel ⋅ 2006
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Marvel Monsters: From the Files of Ulysses Bloodstone
 
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52-page guidebook of Marvel of classic Kirby/Lee-created Silver Age monsters

New Avengers #10
Marvel ⋅ 2011
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New Avengers #10
 
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1st team appearance of the 1959 Avengers: Sabretooth, Kraven, Dominic Fortune, Namora, Ulysses Bloodstone, Silver Sable (Ernst)

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