That series was one of several supernatural-focused books to launch out of a crossover called "Rise of the Midnight Sons." During this period, Morbius' adventures became closely intertwined with those of supernatural heroes like Ghost Rider, Hellstorm, Jennifer Kale and Werewolf by Night.įollowing the end of Morbius' solo series at issue #23, the character continued to play a recurring role throughout the Marvel Universe.
It wasn't until 1992, though, that Morbius gained his own solo series in Morbius the Living Vampire. The latter series established Morbius' long-standing feud with the vampire hunter Blade. He became a recurring player in '70s-era anthology series like Vampire Tales and Adventure Into Fear. However, it wasn't long before the character branched out on his own. His own story became intertwined with that of the Lizard, another Spider-Man villain who inadvertently transformed himself into a hideous monster while trying to cure a physical ailment. Initially, Morbius was cast as a tragic villain figure. The character was inspired by Thomas' love of classic science fiction films, while Kane specifically modeled Morbius' appearance on actor Jack Palance. Morbius' status as a "living vampire" both made him unique and helped make him more marketable as a hero. The character was conceived after the Comics Code Authority lifted certain restrictions on the use of vampires and supernatural creatures in comics. That issue was actually the first not to be written by co-creator Stan Lee.
Morbius was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gil Kane and debuted in 1971's Amazing Spider-Man #101. Morbius also lacks traditional vampire weaknesses to crosses, garlic, holy water, etc. His skin is also susceptible to burning in daylight, though not to the extent of most vampires.
Morbius has developed a special formula using Spider-Man's blood that quenches his thirst for longer periods of time. He has a constant need for human blood, a need that he does his best to satisfy through the use of serums rather than taking human victims. Morbius also possesses some traditional vampire weaknesses. Morbius can sometimes infect his victims with "pseudo-vampirism," though this only happens in rare cases. He also has a Wolverine-like healing factor that allows him to recover from otherwise fatal wounds. He possesses superhuman strength and speed, limited flight and the ability to hypnotize others. Though Morbius isn't a vampire in the traditional, supernatural sense, he has many of the same abilities. But even so, his dark side always threatens to consume him. He's proven himself a hero many times over, both as an ally of Spider-Man and a member of teams like the Midnight Sons. Despite the cruel hand life has dealt him, Morbius does his best to use his knowledge and his vampiric abilities for good.
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