Dracula (Marvel Comics)

Dracula
Dracula as depicted in The Avengers #14 (February 2019). Art by David Marquez.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceThe Tomb of Dracula #1
(April 1972)
Suspense #7
(March 1951,[1] retroactive)
Created byGerry Conway
Gene Colan
Marv Wolfman
Bram Stoker (original literary character)
In-story information
Alter egoVlad Dracula
SpeciesVampire
Place of originEarth
Team affiliationsVampires
Legion of the Unliving
Defenders
Notable aliasesCount Dracula
Justin Drake
Dr. Vlad
Vlad the Impaler
Dagon
Count Orlok
Alucard
Dondora
Frank Drake
Drake
Abilities

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.

The character appeared in the film Blade: Trinity (2004) as Drake, primarily portrayed by Dominic Purcell in his normal form and Brian Steele in his "Beast" form.

  1. ^ "Suspense #7". Grand Comics Database.