Tomb of Dracula #10 CGC 8.5

Tomb of Dracula #10 — Marvel Comics (July 1973) — first appearance of Blade

At a glance

Grade: CGC 8.5 Very Fine+ · Universal label

Page quality: White

Certification number: 4275530003

Publisher: Marvel Comics · Cover date: July 1973 · Era: Bronze Age

Why collectors want this issue

- First appearance of Blade the Vampire Slayer — one of the most important Bronze Age keys, and the character whose 1998 film launched the modern Marvel movie era.

- White pages at CGC 8.5 — page quality that most copies of this issue do not have.

- Created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan, from the celebrated Tomb of Dracula run.

- Gil Kane and Tom Palmer cover.

Creators

- Script: Marv Wolfman

- Art: Gene Colan and Jack Abel

- Cover: Gil Kane and Tom Palmer

- Publisher: Marvel Comics

On the CGC label

- Key comments: 1st appearance of Blade the Vampire Slayer.

- Grader notes published by CGC (verbatim): "distribution ink full top of whole book distribution ink full left of whole book distribution ink full bottom of whole book"

Condition and certification

- Professionally graded and encapsulated by CGC at 8.5 Very Fine+ with white pages; the holder is sealed and unopened.

- The photos show the actual slab you will receive, including the certification label. Grade, page quality and notations are exactly as printed on the label.

- Verify this book yourself: enter certification number 4275530003 at cgccomics.com/certlookup. If the slab or cert number does not match this listing, return it within 3 days of delivery for a full refund.

Shipping

- Flat $15 USPS Priority shipping in the US, double-boxed with padding and fully insured. Orders placed before 2 PM Mountain Time ship the same business day.