Vampiro (comics)
Encyclopedia
Vampiro is a name used by two fictional character
in the Marvel Comics
universe
.
, a race in the Marvel Universe.
vol. 1 #290 (December 1979), and was created by Roy Thomas
and Arvell Jones
.
who uses a Vampire
-like persona in the ring in Los Angeles. He has a human wife named Maria. El Vampiro was prevented from answering the call to the Uni-Mind
during the 4th Host of Celestials when the Deviant El Toro Rojo assaulted him, and injured him badly. He was saved by Thor
.
and Spider-Man
in Nova vol. 3 #5 (September 1999), alongside Badd Axe and Firearms.
, Coy Turnbull and Al Milgrom
. He next made an appearance in New Avengers Most Wanted Files (December 2005) and later in Avengers: The Initiative
#26 (July 2009).
, aka Nova, who arrived shortly after hearing of the brawl. The two heroes were getting the upper hand when Badd Axe took a hostage. Spider-Man used his webbing to pull the hostage away, after which Nova grabbed Badd Axe and Vampiro, and flew into the air. Badd Axe managed to free himself and fell, while Vampiro was knocked out by Nova. After defeating Vampiro and handing him over to police, Nova realized that Firearms and Badd Axe had escaped.
Vampiro remained in prison after his initial capture until the events of Dark Reign
enabled him to get out of prison if he joined other cadets at the training facility Camp H.A.M.M.E.R.
. However, Vampiro was killed by The Hood
after failing to be subtle in a double murder of some prostitutes he picked up at a truck stop.
, character have had there doubts noting him being out in broad daylight. Despite possessing fangs, Vampiro has not displayed any powers or abilities.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
universe
Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is the shared fictional universe where most comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Entertainment take place, including those featuring Marvel's most familiar characters, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Avengers.The Marvel Universe is further...
.
Eternal
Vampiro or El Vampiro, is a member of the EternalsEternals (comics)
The Eternals are a fictional race of superhumans in the Marvel Comics universe. They are described as an offshoot of the evolutionary process that created sentient life on Earth. The original instigators of this process, the alien Celestials, intended the Eternals to be the defenders of Earth which...
, a race in the Marvel Universe.
Publication history
Vampiro appeared in The Mighty ThorThor (Marvel Comics)
Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
vol. 1 #290 (December 1979), and was created by Roy Thomas
Roy Thomas
Roy William Thomas, Jr. is an American comic book writer and editor, and Stan Lee's first successor as editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics. He is possibly best known for introducing the pulp magazine hero Conan the Barbarian to American comics, with a series that added to the storyline of Robert E...
and Arvell Jones
Arvell Jones
Arvell Jones is an American comic book illustrator best known for his work for Marvel Comics, and for DC Comics and its imprint Milestone Media.-Biography:...
.
Fictional character biography
Vampiro is a professional wrestlerWrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
who uses a Vampire
Vampire
Vampires are mythological or folkloric beings who subsist by feeding on the life essence of living creatures, regardless of whether they are undead or a living person...
-like persona in the ring in Los Angeles. He has a human wife named Maria. El Vampiro was prevented from answering the call to the Uni-Mind
Uni-Mind
The Uni-Mind is a fictional composite being in the Marvel Universe. The Uni-Mind and the Eternals were the creation of Jack Kirby.-Fictional character biography:...
during the 4th Host of Celestials when the Deviant El Toro Rojo assaulted him, and injured him badly. He was saved by Thor
Thor (Marvel Comics)
Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
.
Villain
Vampiro is one of three villains the faced off against NovaNova (comics)
Nova is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Upon becoming a member of the galaxy's Nova Corps , the youth gained enhanced strength, flight, injury resistance, and a specialized uniform with life support.In May 2011, Nova placed 98th on IGN's Top 100 Comic...
and Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
in Nova vol. 3 #5 (September 1999), alongside Badd Axe and Firearms.
Publication history
Vampiro first appeared in Nova vol. 3 #5 (September 1999), and was created by Erik LarsenErik Larsen
Erik J. Larsen is an American comic book writer, artist and publisher. He is best known for his work on Savage Dragon, as one of the founders of Image Comics, and for his work on Spider-Man for Marvel Comics.-Early life:...
, Coy Turnbull and Al Milgrom
Al Milgrom
Allen "Al" Milgrom is an American comic book writer, penciller, inker and editor, primarily for Marvel Comics. He is known for his 10-year run as editor of Marvel Fanfare; his long involvement as writer, penciler, and inker on Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man; his four-year tenure as West...
. He next made an appearance in New Avengers Most Wanted Files (December 2005) and later in Avengers: The Initiative
Avengers: The Initiative
Avengers: The Initiative was a comic book series from Marvel Comics. Written by Dan Slott and Christos Gage with artwork initially by Stefano Caselli, Steve Uy and Harvey Tolibao, the series dealt with the aftermath of Marvel's Civil War crossover Avengers: The Initiative was a comic book series...
#26 (July 2009).
Fictional character biography
Vampiro, alongside his two partners, began battling Spider-Man, destroying an apartment building in the process. This building housed the parents of Richard RiderNova (comics)
Nova is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Upon becoming a member of the galaxy's Nova Corps , the youth gained enhanced strength, flight, injury resistance, and a specialized uniform with life support.In May 2011, Nova placed 98th on IGN's Top 100 Comic...
, aka Nova, who arrived shortly after hearing of the brawl. The two heroes were getting the upper hand when Badd Axe took a hostage. Spider-Man used his webbing to pull the hostage away, after which Nova grabbed Badd Axe and Vampiro, and flew into the air. Badd Axe managed to free himself and fell, while Vampiro was knocked out by Nova. After defeating Vampiro and handing him over to police, Nova realized that Firearms and Badd Axe had escaped.
Vampiro remained in prison after his initial capture until the events of Dark Reign
Dark Reign (comics)
"Dark Reign" is a 2008–2009 crossover comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. It deals with the aftermath of the "Secret Invasion" storyline, which led to a shift of power in the Marvel Universe toward Norman Osborn. The title "Dark Reign" refers to Osborn's rise to national power and the...
enabled him to get out of prison if he joined other cadets at the training facility Camp H.A.M.M.E.R.
Camp H.A.M.M.E.R.
Camp H.A.M.M.E.R. is a training camp in the fictional Marvel Comics universe, Marvel Universe, the Dark Reign equivalent to its predecessor Camp Hammond which aimed to train a superhero team for every state of the United States as part of the Fifty State Initiative...
. However, Vampiro was killed by The Hood
Hood (comics)
The Hood is a fictional character, a supervillain, and a crime boss in the . Created by writer Brian K. Vaughan and artists Kyle Hotz and Eric Powell, the character first appeared in The Hood #1 .-Publication history:...
after failing to be subtle in a double murder of some prostitutes he picked up at a truck stop.
Powers and abilities
Though claiming to be an actual vampireVampire
Vampires are mythological or folkloric beings who subsist by feeding on the life essence of living creatures, regardless of whether they are undead or a living person...
, character have had there doubts noting him being out in broad daylight. Despite possessing fangs, Vampiro has not displayed any powers or abilities.