Night is getting darker in the Marvel Universe as a terrifying new team appears in ‘Blood Hunt’.

Darkness has taken on a new form in the Marvel Universe, and this time, danger comes with sharp claws and an insatiable thirst for mayhem. “Blood Hunt,” Marvel’s next vampire event, promises to revolutionize the way we view these creatures of the night. At the heart of this wave is Bloodcoven, the advent of a group of vampire villains carefully crafted by Jade McKay and Pepe Laraz.

An unexpected twist in the eternal night

Fans were on the edge of their seats, slowly unraveling the mysteries surrounding “Blood Hunt.” With clues scattered over the past few weeks, the identity of these antagonists has finally been revealed. Comprised of six fearsome vampires – Cruel, Smoke Eater, Damascene, Migraine, Uncanny and Bloodstorm One – Bloodcoven is poised to challenge everything we thought we knew about vampires at Marvel.

Brutal, for example, is the living embodiment of terror, whose body is wrapped in wire and moves around his legs like steel snakes. Migraine is a staple of vampirism, hiding its face under a blood-soaked red cloak and presenting itself in folds that evoke screams from its victims. This level of intensity makes his presence unbearable even among his own partners.

The wisdom behind the darkness

Pepe Laraz not only gives life to these characters but also dives into their personalities through his art. Damasceno conceived it as a two-dimensional paper, sharp to the touch, although this vision had to be adapted for the comics medium. The result is sharp geometry and facelessness, adding a level of psychological terror to the painting.

Smoke Eater strengthens himself in battle by absorbing ghosts, an ability marked by his multiple limbs and the eyes of his victims on his forehead. This eye-filled design contrasts with characters such as Insolito, whose appearance is inspired by classical collages, with parallel lines morphing into a distorted human form.

The monster in the glass

But Blood Tide is one that takes the concept of horror to a whole new level. He is designed not as a vampire superhero, but as a true monster who is afraid of his own nature. Beneath the face of human perfection lies a twisted and deadly element, reminiscent of the worst monster longing to be like us.

With “Blood Quest,” set to launch on May 1, 2024, Marvel prepares to immerse readers in a world where the night never ends and heroes face challenges like never before. This event is not only a promise of exciting adventures, but also a testament to the artistic and narrative evolution in the Marvel Universe.

From Dracula to Morbius, see the Night Lords in the Marvel universe

In Marvel’s pantheon, vampires not only add a touch of terror but also enrich their narratives with complexity and immorality. The most iconic of all, Dracula is not only a formidable opponent to heroes like Blade and the X-Men, but also reflects his eternal struggle with power, deception, and nature itself. On the other hand, Morbius, The Living Vampire, oscillates between hero and villain, exploring the tragedy of the human condition and his desperate need for a cure for his own “curse.” These characters highlight how Marvel uses vampires not only as monsters, but as mirrors of human weakness, dark desires, and the eternal battle between good and evil.