{"product_id":"blade-red-band-1-foil-variant-2024-polybagged","title":"Blade: Red Band # 1 Foil Variant 2024 Polybagged","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade: Red Band # 1\u003c\/b\u003e (October 9, 2024) is the first issue of a five-part, mature-rated limited series by Marvel Comics. The series carries a \"Parental Advisory\/Explicit Content\" label and is polybagged to reflect its graphic violence and mature themes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe series serves as a direct aftermath of the large-scale Blood Hunt event, which saw the world plunged into darkness and many heroes turned into vampires. In the event, Blade was manipulated into becoming a puppet for Varnae, an ancient vampire lord. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIssue #1 begins with Blade in a state of self-imposed exile, adopting a \"ronin\" (masterless warrior) aesthetic to strip away his old identity and seek atonement for his actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Quest for Redemption: The narrative focuses heavily on Blade’s internal struggle and his desire to distance himself from his past mistakes and previous alliances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe New Blade: The issue establishes his new, solo mission to hunt vampires with renewed focus, which is symbolized by him forging a new katana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Rising Threat: The story introduces threats for the rest of the series, including the vampire hunter Pontius Van Helsing and a mysterious figure known only as The Spellbinder. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Bryan Edward Hill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: C.F. Villa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe series is noted for its gritty, intense tone, exploring themes of violence, isolation, and redemption as Blade attempts to redefine his role as the \"Daywalker\" in a world more saturated with vampires than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47751546798180,"sku":"BK415","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_23_14_43_41_540.jpg?v=1769201066","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/blade-red-band-1-foil-variant-2024-polybagged","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}