The History of Vampires in the Marvel Universe ☆ The Origins of Varnae & Dracula

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  • Опубликовано: 2 фев 2025

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  • @ianfinrir8724
    @ianfinrir8724 3 года назад +144

    Dude, the amount of research and dedication that goes into these is amazing. It's like a legitimate superpower.

    • @MikeSmith-vl5em
      @MikeSmith-vl5em 2 года назад +2

      Idk about research if you’ve already read all the comics.... I could probably tell you damn near every story line in Dc comics from like the 60s-2020 and I mean every character that’s got a comic book or team up or cross over.... and definitely every Batman superman green lantern or WonderWoman story

    • @MikeSmith-vl5em
      @MikeSmith-vl5em 2 года назад +1

      Then again I can memorize a whole novel word for word so maybe I’m wrong

    • @dangerwoman9820
      @dangerwoman9820 2 года назад

      Thank you, Ian. In City of Heroes and Villains, Danger Woman fell in love with Dr. Tusk Malkov.
      Of course, we learned that Dracula was Dr. Malkov's number one patient and he tells him that he almost had Danger Woman.
      Dr.Malkov calls Dracula his liege and convince him to let him marry Danger Woman.
      By the way, it would be interesting if they went to St.Louis, Missouri for their honeymoon and Dracula would meet Jean-Claude and Anita Blake.
      I hope that it would be worthy of a new book and Marvel Graphic Novel.
      Danger Woman

    • @elliswebster7041
      @elliswebster7041 Год назад

      @@MikeSmith-vl5emcringe

    • @Glitch-qj3nj
      @Glitch-qj3nj Год назад

      Too popular superpower

  • @vincentfranklin17
    @vincentfranklin17 3 года назад +122

    I love how everything connects in the Marvel Universe! I've said it before, but I can't help it. I love it! Excellent video!

    • @druunderwood5602
      @druunderwood5602 3 года назад +2

      Here's the thing , Witchblade brought me here.

    • @tonmy21
      @tonmy21 2 года назад +1

      Yeah..

    • @MikeSmith-vl5em
      @MikeSmith-vl5em 2 года назад +1

      Marvel may make better movies but DC comics is so much better than Marvel

    • @willdiesel8431
      @willdiesel8431 2 года назад

      @@MikeSmith-vl5em two different mediums. Just compare the animated movies to the live action ones if you must have your comparison.

  • @american_comics_engineering
    @american_comics_engineering 3 года назад +66

    This is a Herculean effort and incredibly impressive continuity scholarship.

  • @kali3665
    @kali3665 3 года назад +72

    One thing I've always found fascinating that Marvel brought to the table regarding repelling a vampire using the cross. In Marvel, Dracula has said on a number of occasions that the cross works as a deterrent only if one BELIEVES in the power BEHIND the cross. That is, it is one's FAITH that really wards off the vampire. Which, of course, means ultimately that the vampire can be repelled by one's faith in any symbol. So, if you believe in the power of the Star of David or even the Swastika, both will work as long as your faith is strong. Too many times on television and movies, they just hold up the cross regardless of any faith.
    I remember once seeing a variant (not sure if it was a comic or a TV show) where a vampire encountered one of those crazy guys you always see on television holding up their signs that say "The End of the World is Nigh!" And the vampire is repelled because the crazy guy BELIEVES what his sign says. His faith and his belief was enough.

    • @MerryMarvelite
      @MerryMarvelite  3 года назад +41

      Oh, yeah. Kitty Pryde once tried to use a crucifix against Dracula and it didn't work because she's Jewish.

    • @CaptainFrost32
      @CaptainFrost32 3 года назад +35

      @@MerryMarvelite fortunately, her silver Star of David repulsed his touch. And she had the assistance of Nightcrawler, who truly was devout.

    • @spimuru5040
      @spimuru5040 2 года назад +5

      welp, i gotta get myself an ammonite fossil then

    • @Dr.Thirteen
      @Dr.Thirteen 2 года назад +2

      @@MerryMarvelite yes and wolverine it didn't work because he didn't belie but it did for nightcrawler

    • @rogerr.8507
      @rogerr.8507 Год назад +1

      I want to see a beleiver in the japanese emperor turn a vampire with a crysanthemum flower >-

  • @BILLEON2005
    @BILLEON2005 3 года назад +13

    The comic book scans on this RUclips channel are top notch!
    Well done….

  • @roadscholarwarrior
    @roadscholarwarrior 3 года назад +42

    I knew there were some connections between Atlantis and Vampires being a big fan of Namor the Sub-Mariner. But my knowledge was limited.. this really helps fill in all the gaps. Thanks so so much for your great work.!!! I hope when the MCU really gets into Namor they will add some of this connection for Blade and possibly the Midnight Sons.

    • @sophiawilson8696
      @sophiawilson8696 3 года назад +2

      Namor is a mutant.

    • @roadscholarwarrior
      @roadscholarwarrior 3 года назад +1

      @@sophiawilson8696 Yes he is..!

    • @Salik96
      @Salik96 Год назад

      ​@@sophiawilson8696He's also atlantean.

    • @sophiawilson8696
      @sophiawilson8696 Год назад

      @@Salik96 I think in the comics version he is a descant of Atlantis.

    • @Salik96
      @Salik96 Год назад

      @@sophiawilson8696 Yeah his mother was an Atlantean princess and his father was human. He's Atlantean.

  • @benjaminfeld6388
    @benjaminfeld6388 3 года назад +28

    I would very much like to see an episode centered around Dracula. Maybe even one centered around Frankenstein's monster.

    • @rudeboyjohn3483
      @rudeboyjohn3483 3 года назад +2

      I second that

    • @MikeSmith-vl5em
      @MikeSmith-vl5em 2 года назад +2

      DC comics Frankenstein would be amazing

    • @MrGoddlie
      @MrGoddlie Месяц назад

      They already have an episode of Dracula and the avengers fight him in the cartoons

  • @ryanspengler4877
    @ryanspengler4877 2 года назад +4

    Back in 2004 when Marvel found that unfinished Stoker's Dracula adaptation in the vault, I remember Roy Thomas and Dick Giordano getting back together to complete the work and the buzz for the project at the shop I worked at was pretty big. I grabbed a copy of the hardcover, as well as the first ten issues of Tomb of Dracula that someone traded me for some Spawn duplicates (And yeah, TWO copies of #10 were in there!?!) and since that day I've loved Marvel horror and have spent years going back to read the classics. Those old Werewolf By Night and Man-Thing issues, especially, are favorites. Another great video!

  • @davidgusquiloor2665
    @davidgusquiloor2665 3 года назад +16

    Wow, they actually came so close to finally being free of vampires.
    So cool

    • @sophiawilson8696
      @sophiawilson8696 3 года назад +2

      I still don't understand how bring the back the original Vampire broke the spell.

  • @Thuromc
    @Thuromc 3 года назад +10

    This is a top notch synopsis/breakdown. I think you missed your calling as a script writer. After hearing this, I wish Marvel Studios would include this in a intro to Blade's movie.

  • @isaaclemmen6500
    @isaaclemmen6500 2 года назад +7

    I love how when you deep dive into Marvel lore, everything is connected. For example, the Howard characters are relevent to the background of many marvel stories regardless of whether Marvel even had the rights to use those characters when those stories were written.

  • @arkinyte13
    @arkinyte13 3 года назад +7

    I like it when you cover more obscure topics, as we already know the mainstream Marvel stuff.

  • @officialtoyfri3nd25
    @officialtoyfri3nd25 2 года назад +3

    A video about Conan would be another great video!

  • @sgpoet47
    @sgpoet47 3 года назад +2

    I love the research and how cool your voice sounds. This is informative entertaining and relaxing all at the same time.

  • @bradystardust7708
    @bradystardust7708 2 года назад +2

    I would love to see a History of Set. The history of the elder gods in Atlantis Attacks is so fascinating and I have never followed up on Set's other appearances! Great video and amazing job on following continuity!

  • @MarquisdeSuave
    @MarquisdeSuave 3 года назад +1

    Major props for your exhaustive research.

  • @matthiascerebri3315
    @matthiascerebri3315 2 месяца назад

    Perfect research with every detail mentioned. Excellent 😂

  • @deveraalmestica5838
    @deveraalmestica5838 3 года назад +1

    I Learn a lot in your channel about marvel universe .and other heroes . Keep it up the great comics coming . Thank you and have a great day .

  • @raymckenna1982
    @raymckenna1982 2 года назад

    Best marvel content on RUclips by far

  • @michaelkantner6420
    @michaelkantner6420 3 года назад +3

    Thanks so much for doing this video!! I see that you took some of my last request (posted on the Hercules video) and delved into Dracula a little bit. I would love it if you did a full video about Dracula, he was always one of my favorite monsters that Marvel had published, as well as Frankenstein's Monster, and Werewolf by Night, which would make two more great MerryMarvelite videos!! Also, not sure if anybody else wants you to do this, but I would really love a video about Galactus and his heralds.

  • @chriswade8949
    @chriswade8949 3 года назад +3

    You always put out amazing videos! I’m surprised you have under 50,000 subscribers but as I was thinking that I looked up and realized I wasn’t subscribed 🤦‍♂️. so I rectified that situation and shared you with the few of my buddies. I didn’t grow up as a comic Guy and I just recently got interested in the Marvel universe, but your channel is one of the best for this content!

    • @MikeSmith-vl5em
      @MikeSmith-vl5em 2 года назад

      If you actually like reading comic books you should read dc comics

  • @TheBisness
    @TheBisness 3 года назад +1

    I wanted to make a video about Marvel Horror awhile ago but damn, you did it perfectly. Great video!

  • @extra_ordinary_plastic_poser
    @extra_ordinary_plastic_poser 3 года назад +2

    Yes please. History of Dracula and his descendants next please.

  • @dragonballtalk8527
    @dragonballtalk8527 3 года назад +1

    Best video of his nature ever created please do more long videos

  • @comicfanboy6937
    @comicfanboy6937 2 года назад +1

    Great video

  • @onimeno121
    @onimeno121 3 года назад

    Nice, time flew by on that one. Well done, I didn't even notice.

  • @DCMarvelMultiverse
    @DCMarvelMultiverse 3 года назад +2

    Once again, just in time to help me with my recent deep dives into Marvel. Thank Kirby for you.

  • @gregcrockett1852
    @gregcrockett1852 3 года назад

    One of the best videos I have ever seen. Thank you

  • @masterofvillainy8404
    @masterofvillainy8404 3 года назад +2

    I really love your videos you should do the origins of dr.strange, daredevil, and punisher

  • @jeffleonard3062
    @jeffleonard3062 3 года назад +1

    fantastic video thank you!!

  • @akkelly5601
    @akkelly5601 2 года назад

    You are the greatest and as soon as I can donate too your channel I will. Please keep doing what you are doing!!! Awesome!!!

  • @adamcropper5130
    @adamcropper5130 3 года назад +1

    Hey Merry! I think a Gambit video would be pretty cool :)

  • @jvkemvrtin
    @jvkemvrtin 3 года назад

    Oh man, best video yet! Love how history in marvel has been tied so tightly to vampires!
    Would love to have you on the Origin Sagas Podcast, to share your origin story and talk about your channel!

  • @yk007beats8
    @yk007beats8 Год назад

    really enjoyed this your work is amazing!

  • @samuelprince4719
    @samuelprince4719 3 года назад

    I'd love to see you collab with jobbers and goons. His videos are hilarious and underated aswell.
    Keep the obscure slices of marvel lore coming :) great work again 👍🏻

  • @SG-js2qn
    @SG-js2qn 3 года назад

    Wow! My head is spinning with that story. It's delivered relatively straightforwardly, but wow ... that's a lot of research and data. :)

  • @marciobousada8310
    @marciobousada8310 2 месяца назад

    Excellent video!

  • @shaunhead4263
    @shaunhead4263 2 года назад

    Great Channel! I love the work you are doing!! Thank you!

  • @IcedSynergy
    @IcedSynergy 2 года назад

    I really love how it ties into the real life mystery of the missing collony of Roanoke!

  • @sophiawilson8696
    @sophiawilson8696 3 года назад +1

    Glad you talk about Mutants and Vampires. Statement before Scarlet Witch Spell of No More Mutants. The Vampires never thought to attack the Mutants cause by the 20th century they were too strong, but cause of the spell it made them weak in numbers and that when they decide to attack them.

  • @FaisalAhmadNoori
    @FaisalAhmadNoori 5 месяцев назад

    When you list every source of comic books
    You are my Favorite now.

  • @Cwibacca
    @Cwibacca 3 года назад +5

    This video is amazing so far, about ten minutes in. I appreciate the research and effort required to complete such a project.

  • @somerandomschmuck2547
    @somerandomschmuck2547 2 года назад +3

    Why is it marvel (specifically the MCU) has all this cool lore and they seem intent on never using it? Like, how awesome could a miniseries on the fall of Atlantis be? They could use it to set up the next big bad for a theoretical future phase, set up Vampires in this universe, maybe include some hints at a Conan series (heck, have the Ancient One show up and either fight against or with Conan, they already changed her into Celt, might as well make use of it, they never established an age so there's nothing to say she couldn't be from the Hyperborean age, and if I understand the lore her people wouldn't be too far away from Conan's general stomping grounds. Maybe introduce her as a normal person fighting to defend her tribe/clan during the time of high adventure, either as a young woman before she started learning magic or when she was just a novice before she started moving up the ranks in Kamar-taj, also maybe expand on the history of the Asgardians in that universe, either having a younger Thor/Odin show up, or go with the idea the Aesir were originally from Earth but eventually left and transformed into their own semi-divine subspecies, show a younger version of Thor's grandfather Borr eventually encounter whatever caused him to take his tribe and the Vanir into space).

    • @zakeryrockwell8395
      @zakeryrockwell8395 3 месяца назад

      Trash question

    • @JaimeTanner-b2i
      @JaimeTanner-b2i 16 дней назад

      They won't use anything written by old, straight, white men if they can help it.

  • @mrrichard9657
    @mrrichard9657 3 года назад

    Dude I love ur videos very informative

  • @thomasfriday1
    @thomasfriday1 3 года назад

    MerryMarvelite, great work as usual. Please keep the amazing content coming. My suggestion for the next video would be Lila Cheyney.

  • @dannyorange9023
    @dannyorange9023 3 года назад +2

    Awesome videos Marvellite! Hey, I just realized how relevant the character Dreadknight could potentially become soon. Think he'd make for a good video? I'd certainly be interested.

  • @kimbelsimpson7535
    @kimbelsimpson7535 3 года назад

    Parts of this video I already knew from over the years but there's a whole lot I didn't know thanks for the info.
    GOOD VIDEO! 🤓

  • @tonypowell9681
    @tonypowell9681 3 года назад

    Thank you I like this one a lot & I finally found out why strange never re did the Montessi formula keep up the good work

  • @jasonwells8745
    @jasonwells8745 3 года назад

    I'd love to see videos on Slapstick, Madcap, Griffwn, Wizard, & the Nightstalkers. AMAZING videos.

  • @essteex4656
    @essteex4656 3 года назад +1

    I been watching alot of vampire 🧛‍♂️ content as of late

  • @seandarbe2521
    @seandarbe2521 3 года назад

    Thanks for the groovy lore dump.

  • @ryancole4015
    @ryancole4015 3 года назад

    Dude nice job. Subscribed

  • @kamerongoodwin1928
    @kamerongoodwin1928 2 года назад +1

    This was a lot of history in one video. I felt like I was listening to a historian.

  • @mayalunics4740
    @mayalunics4740 2 года назад

    Great job!!

  • @jakeproven256
    @jakeproven256 3 года назад +7

    This would've been a great Halloween episode. But hey I guess vampires don't have to be 100% associated with the holiday.

    • @jakeproven256
      @jakeproven256 2 года назад

      @Sonic Hedgehog Okay sonic, I mean if you keep scaring robotnick from harming you and your friends, your life will be easier.

  • @meyou6186
    @meyou6186 3 года назад

    Thanks for the good video. More of all that you mentioned please and thank you.

  • @jasonpratt5126
    @jasonpratt5126 2 года назад +1

    Superepic! -- even moreso than the original Varney novel, lo these many decades ago!

  • @FoxItAll
    @FoxItAll 3 года назад +2

    I'm looking forward to Blade and Black Knight in the MCU. Ready for some supernatural films versus all this cosmic based storylines. Need a break.

  • @ganas3
    @ganas3 Год назад

    Spooky season. Time to watch again.

  • @dannyman1943
    @dannyman1943 3 года назад

    Love your work!!! 👏👏👏

  • @comixamples524
    @comixamples524 3 года назад

    Damn. This was a great one!

  • @majinsole8554
    @majinsole8554 2 года назад +1

    Now that was a deep dive!
    ~_~

  • @SincerelyToxic
    @SincerelyToxic 3 года назад

    We appreciate your amazing effort!

  • @johnpittsii7524
    @johnpittsii7524 3 года назад

    Thanks for the info as always. Much ❤

  • @andrewfernandez9674
    @andrewfernandez9674 3 года назад +1

    I love how all irl mythology and lore is canon in Marvel.
    Tbh I would love MCU spin-off series about the B-D list aliens, the Kun Lun monks, and the 2099 continuity

  • @matthewdunham1689
    @matthewdunham1689 3 года назад +1

    Excellent

  • @mangareader7474
    @mangareader7474 3 года назад +3

    Agamotto the original sorcerer supreme and origin stores this is the best

  • @tonypowell9681
    @tonypowell9681 7 месяцев назад

    Yes I would like to here more on Dracula & the marvel universe

  • @officialtoyfri3nd25
    @officialtoyfri3nd25 2 года назад +2

    A video about Dracula would be awesome since he´s such a great character wqith a complex backstory. Plus I´ve got a question, has Conan ever faced against any vampires?

    • @stainedglasssparrow9636
      @stainedglasssparrow9636 Год назад +3

      He encountered one, a female vampire named Akivasha who tried to lure Conan into her sarcophagus.

  • @JEAINUS11
    @JEAINUS11 3 года назад +1

    Again FANTASTIC video, well informative and I have a lot of your references issues, but yet again I must ask for MYSTIQUE, I'LL ask again WHERE'S THE MYSTIQUE VIDEO MYSTIQUE, MYSTIQUE, MYSTIQUE

  • @tonypowell9681
    @tonypowell9681 3 года назад

    Yes more on Dracula & a history on Dr strange please

  • @rickytoddbotelho9555
    @rickytoddbotelho9555 Год назад

    Excellent job ❤❤❤❤😂

  • @craigt5906
    @craigt5906 3 года назад +16

    CHTHON is technically the FIRST Vampire he looks like a Vampire although he is NOT undead or craves blood Vampires have inherited their features from him he is also the true LORD of all Vampires

  • @joebin3106
    @joebin3106 2 года назад +1

    It's Morbin Time

  • @orgil482
    @orgil482 2 года назад

    Love your source list

  • @Wruce_Bayne
    @Wruce_Bayne 2 года назад +1

    I wonder if we'll get a Varnae hint with Namor showing up before Blade in the movies

  • @philip2010
    @philip2010 2 года назад

    Who would have known that marvels history of vampires would be so complicated quite a story

  • @lordofthelair6716
    @lordofthelair6716 3 года назад

    The Next Blade Film is going to break records.

  • @AntiSerpent
    @AntiSerpent 3 года назад

    I LIKED AND SUBBED! 🤗

  • @MMAtrainer89
    @MMAtrainer89 2 года назад

    KAM-ERR-TAGE haha jokes, loved the vid

  • @louisthompson8642
    @louisthompson8642 3 года назад +1

    Please do "Curse of the Mutants "

  • @jackieanderson9408
    @jackieanderson9408 3 года назад +1

    Sweet 👍

  • @brewesharp3129
    @brewesharp3129 3 года назад

    Thank you!!

  • @robgau2501
    @robgau2501 Год назад

    When I collected comics, it was the Xmen, Tomb of Dracula, Werewolf by Night and Morbius the Living Vampire. And other titles off and on. I stupidly sold them a long time ago. I had every Dracula comic and all Werewolf and Morbius. I had the first 30 Punisher issues. All of the original Wolverine comics and countless Xmen from the 80s. Tons of others as well. Today it would be a small fortune.

  • @Wraith3100
    @Wraith3100 3 года назад

    Marvel reader since 85. 41 now. Marvel ha always kept their stories aligned

  • @graebear_4215
    @graebear_4215 3 года назад +1

    Where do you get your information from, do you buy the comics in single issues, is there a website? I’m just wondering

    • @MerryMarvelite
      @MerryMarvelite  3 года назад +1

      Official Handbooks are a great resource. I also use various websites but will generally not use information from them unless I can back it up in an official source. As for where I find the comics themselves, Marvel Unlimited is a fantastic resource for reading issues at a relatively low cost.

  • @JebediahsJohnson
    @JebediahsJohnson 3 года назад

    At 13:47 Was that the Crystal Skull from Indiana Jones? Lol 😂

  • @DoomVonVictor
    @DoomVonVictor 2 года назад +3

    I love Varnae and hope he's the first work up villain for the new blade since it ties in with cthaun

  • @robertbobbypelletreaujr2173
    @robertbobbypelletreaujr2173 3 года назад

    @19:13 is that Ming the Merciless?

  • @cds3703
    @cds3703 3 года назад +1

    can you make a video on origin of the first scarlet spider?

  • @bronzeageancientone4844
    @bronzeageancientone4844 3 года назад

    Excelsior!

  • @GothicXlightning
    @GothicXlightning 3 года назад

    always knew that Simon Belmont was a huge friend to the X-MEN
    and to the Mighty Thor

  • @tharubaba
    @tharubaba 2 года назад

    Way to go Marvel !! I love Marvel
    🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🌹🌹🌹💜💙

  • @paulmiller7838
    @paulmiller7838 2 года назад +1

    Alright, I have to point out a major error. 2:58 During the Thurian Age Atlantis was not the "most powerful civilization known to man". Quite the opposite in fact. Atlantis was an island populated by tribes of barbarians. The most powerful nation at the time was Valusia which was eventually ruled by an Atlantian born king, Kull (as mentioned at 4:34). Do the people who write these things even bother to read the source materials? (not the video scripts, the comics)

  • @kriscook2423
    @kriscook2423 2 года назад +3

    Does anyone know why Dracula owes Moon Knight money? I really want to know.

  • @american_comics_engineering
    @american_comics_engineering 3 года назад

    I've now reviewed your back catalog so I can make meaningful suggestions. Kulan Gath, Dani Moonshadow, Super Pro!

  • @quentinfogger5755
    @quentinfogger5755 3 года назад +1

    Who do you think is better between Varnae and Dracula? Do you think we will see them in the Blade movie in the MCU?

  • @davidbehymer6632
    @davidbehymer6632 3 года назад

    U-Foes next please!!!!!!!

  • @trippytimesjosh355
    @trippytimesjosh355 2 года назад

    Can't w8 4 Blade in MCU! Always been a fav, i own the OG trilogy, even the Spike-TV series on DVD. Morbius (& Venom) needs unrated directors cuts. FacelessOnes remind me of Smiley-Men from New Mutants

  • @ferdinanddelasangre8722
    @ferdinanddelasangre8722 3 месяца назад

    Do history of Werewolves video