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|character_name=The Blood Brothers |
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|caption= ''Iron Man'' vol. 1, #55 |
|caption= The Blood Brothers battle Iron Man in ''Iron Man'' vol. 1, #55. Art by [[Jim Starlin]] and [[Joe Sinnott]]. |
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|species=[[List of Marvel Comics alien races#R|Roclite]] |
|species=[[List of Marvel Comics alien races#R|Roclite]] |
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|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]] |
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|debut=''[[Iron Man]]'' vol. 1, #55 ( |
|debut=''[[Iron Man]]'' vol. 1, #55 (February 1973) |
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|creators=[[Jim Starlin]] |
|creators=[[Jim Starlin]] and [[Mike Friedrich]] |
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|powers=Superhuman strength and durability (increased when in proximity to one another)<br>Vampiric need to drain blood |
|powers=Superhuman strength and durability (increased when in proximity to one another)<br>Vampiric need to drain blood |
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The '''Blood Brothers''' are [[fictional]] [[extraterrestrial]] characters that appear in the [[Marvel Universe]]. They first appeared in ''[[Iron Man]]'' vol. 1, #55 ( |
The '''Blood Brothers''' are [[fictional]] [[extraterrestrial]] characters that appear in the [[Marvel Universe]]. They first appeared in ''[[Iron Man]]'' vol. 1, #55 (February 1973) and were created by [[Jim Starlin]] and [[Mike Friedrich]]. |
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==Publication |
== Publication History == |
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In 1973, the characters debut, and later that year appear in ''[[Marvel Feature]] #12'' (Nov. 1973) again fighting the [[superhero]] Iron Man, now teamed with [[Fantastic Four]] member [[Thing (comics)|The Thing]]. This story is a precursor to the first [[Thanos (comics)|Thanos]] War. |
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Following their debut, the Blood Brothers returned in a Starlin/Friedrich story in ''[[Marvel Feature]]'' #12 (Nov. 1973), again fighting the [[superhero]] Iron Man, here teamed with [[Fantastic Four]] member [[Thing (comics)|The Thing]]. The Blood Brothers continued as Iron Man antagonists in ''[[Iron Man]]'' #89-91 (Aug.-Oct. 1976), then disappeared from publication for several years before resurfacing to battle the titular superhero team in ''[[Avengers (comics)|The Avengers]]'' vol. 1, #252-253 (Jan.-Feb. 1990). Following appearances in ''[[Quasar (comics)|Quasar]]'' #12 (July 1990), and ''[[X-Men]]'' vol. 2, #107 (Dec. 2000), they temporarily switched alliances to aid Earth's superheroes against a common threat in the three-issue miniseries ''Maximum Security'' (Dec. 2000 - Jan. 2001; first two issues released same month). They were next seen as interplanetary prison-escapees on Earth in the four-issue miniseries ''[[Drax the Destroyer]]'' #1-4 (Nov. 2005 - Feb. 2006), where one Blood Brother died. |
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In 1976, the pair briefly appear again as foes of Iron Man in ''[[Iron Man (comics)|Iron Man]]'' vol. 1, #89 - 91 (Aug - Oct 1976). |
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They are unrelated to the high-tech [[motorcycle]] gang the Blood Brothers seen in some issues of the series ''[[X-51]]''. |
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In 1990, the characters reappear in the title ''[[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]'' vol. 1, #252-253 (Jan - Feb 1990) and ''[[Quasar (comics)|Quasar]]'' #12 (July 1990). |
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In 2000, the characters reappear in ''[[X-Men]]'' vol. 2, #107 (Dec. 2000). |
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In 2000 - 2001, the characters appear in the mini-series ''[[Maximum Security]]'' (Dec 2000 - Jan 2001: first two issues released same month) to aid Earth's superheroes against a common threat. |
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In 2005 - 2006, the characters make a final appearance in the limited series ''[[Drax the Destroyer]]'' #1 - 4 (Nov 2005 - Feb 2006), during which one of the Blood Brothers is killed. |
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==Fictional character biography== |
==Fictional character biography== |
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The Blood Brothers are large ape-like aliens originally in the service of the |
The Blood Brothers are large ape-like aliens who were originally in the service of the Titan [[Thanos]], and acted as the guardians of his first base on Earth. They battle the superheroes [[Iron Man]] and [[Drax the Destroyer]], and later Iron Man and the [[Thing (comics)|Thing]] in a bid to stop them from interfering in Thanos' plans. <ref>''Iron Man'' vol. 1, #55 + ''Marvel Feature'' #12</ref> |
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After failing to stop the heroes, a disgusted Thanos teleports the Blood Brothers away, who reappear several years later on Earth in the service of the villain the [[Controller]]. Once again they battle Iron Man, who defeats them with the aid of the hero [[Daredevil]]. <ref>''Iron Man'' vol. 1, #88 - 91</ref> Sometime later, the United States military discover Thanos' old base and after activating some of the machinery accidentally teleport in the Blood Brothers. They battle the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] and are eventually depowered by Thanos' brother [[Eros (comics)|Eros]] using the same machinery. <ref>''Avengers'' vol. 1, #252 - 253</ref> |
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The Blood Brothers are imprisoned, but are later released by the hero [[Quasar (comics)|Quasar]] and left on the planet Mars. |
The Blood Brothers are imprisoned, but are later released by the hero [[Quasar (comics)|Quasar]] and left on the planet Mars.<ref>''Quasar'' #12</ref> After a brief battle with the X-Man [[Rogue (comics)|Rogue]], the Brothers go on to win their freedom by aiding Earth's metahumans against the invasion by the living planet, [[Ego the Living Planet|Ego]]. <ref>''Maximum Security'' #1 - 3 (2000)</ref> Several years later the pair battle Drax the Destroyer once again, and one of the Brothers is killed. <ref>''Drax the Destroyer'' #1 - 4 (November 2005 - February 2006)</ref> |
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== Powers and abilities == |
== Powers and abilities == |
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The Blood Brothers' strength and durability is dependent on their proximity to their twin. When standing together, the two are capable of holding their own against Iron Man<ref>''Iron Man'' vol. 1, #55 |
The Blood Brothers' strength and durability is dependent on their proximity to their twin. When standing together, the two are capable of holding their own against Iron Man <ref>''Iron Man'' vol. 1, #55</ref> but if separated weaken to the point whereby the non-powered [[USAgent]] is capable of knocking one of them out. <ref>''Maximum Security'' #2 (2000)</ref> |
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The Brothers also drain the blood of victims in the manner of the fictional creature the [[vampire]], although it is unclear as to whether they totally rely on blood for sustenance. |
The Brothers also drain the blood of victims in the manner of the fictional creature the [[vampire]], although it is unclear as to whether they totally rely on blood for sustenance. |
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== References == |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.comics.org Grand Comics Database] |
*[http://www.comics.org Grand Comics Database] |
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*[http://www.maelmill-insi.de/UHBMCC/FRAMES00.HTM The Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators] |
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[[Category:Extraterrestrial supervillains]] |
[[Category:Extraterrestrial supervillains]] |
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Revision as of 07:37, 13 July 2007
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| File:IronMan-55.jpg The Blood Brothers battle Iron Man in Iron Man vol. 1, #55. Art by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Iron Man vol. 1, #55 (February 1973) |
| Created by | Jim Starlin and Mike Friedrich |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Roclite |
| Abilities | Superhuman strength and durability (increased when in proximity to one another) Vampiric need to drain blood |
The Blood Brothers are fictional extraterrestrial characters that appear in the Marvel Universe. They first appeared in Iron Man vol. 1, #55 (February 1973) and were created by Jim Starlin and Mike Friedrich.
Publication History
In 1973, the characters debut, and later that year appear in Marvel Feature #12 (Nov. 1973) again fighting the superhero Iron Man, now teamed with Fantastic Four member The Thing. This story is a precursor to the first Thanos War.
In 1976, the pair briefly appear again as foes of Iron Man in Iron Man vol. 1, #89 - 91 (Aug - Oct 1976).
In 1990, the characters reappear in the title Avengers vol. 1, #252-253 (Jan - Feb 1990) and Quasar #12 (July 1990).
In 2000, the characters reappear in X-Men vol. 2, #107 (Dec. 2000).
In 2000 - 2001, the characters appear in the mini-series Maximum Security (Dec 2000 - Jan 2001: first two issues released same month) to aid Earth's superheroes against a common threat.
In 2005 - 2006, the characters make a final appearance in the limited series Drax the Destroyer #1 - 4 (Nov 2005 - Feb 2006), during which one of the Blood Brothers is killed.
Fictional character biography
The Blood Brothers are large ape-like aliens who were originally in the service of the Titan Thanos, and acted as the guardians of his first base on Earth. They battle the superheroes Iron Man and Drax the Destroyer, and later Iron Man and the Thing in a bid to stop them from interfering in Thanos' plans. [1]
After failing to stop the heroes, a disgusted Thanos teleports the Blood Brothers away, who reappear several years later on Earth in the service of the villain the Controller. Once again they battle Iron Man, who defeats them with the aid of the hero Daredevil. [2] Sometime later, the United States military discover Thanos' old base and after activating some of the machinery accidentally teleport in the Blood Brothers. They battle the Avengers and are eventually depowered by Thanos' brother Eros using the same machinery. [3]
The Blood Brothers are imprisoned, but are later released by the hero Quasar and left on the planet Mars.[4] After a brief battle with the X-Man Rogue, the Brothers go on to win their freedom by aiding Earth's metahumans against the invasion by the living planet, Ego. [5] Several years later the pair battle Drax the Destroyer once again, and one of the Brothers is killed. [6]
Powers and abilities
The Blood Brothers' strength and durability is dependent on their proximity to their twin. When standing together, the two are capable of holding their own against Iron Man [7] but if separated weaken to the point whereby the non-powered USAgent is capable of knocking one of them out. [8]
The Brothers also drain the blood of victims in the manner of the fictional creature the vampire, although it is unclear as to whether they totally rely on blood for sustenance.