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| Bloodscream | |
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 Bloodscream fromWolverine vol. 2 #4. Art byJohn Buscema. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Wolverine vol. 2 #4 (Feb. 1989) |
| Created by | Chris Claremont John Buscema |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Pseudo-Vampire |
| Team affiliations | Nightstalkers |
| Notable aliases | Bloodsport |
| Abilities | Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility and reflexes Regenerative healing factor Extended lifespan Limited shape-shifting Life force absorption Skilled hand to hand combatant Many underworld connections |
Bloodscream (originallyBloodsport) is asupervillain appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics. The character is usually depicted as an enemy ofWolverine.
Bloodscream first appeared inWolverine vol. 2 #4 (February 1989), and was created by writerChris Claremont and artistJohn Buscema.[1]
Bloodscream was originally anaval surgeon who served in SirFrancis Drake's pirate fleet between 1577 and 1580.[2] After being mortally wounded in an attack on a Spanish galleon, he is treated by theNative Americannecromancer Dagoo, who transforms him into a vampire-like being.
Learning that his condition can only be reversed by the blood of an immortal, Bloodscream travels the world in search of one, fighting in any war he can. In the process, he becomes a mercenary, ally ofHydra, and enemy of Wolverine.[3][4][5]
Bloodscream later appeared as a member of theNightstalkers where they attacked the vampires residing onNorth Brother Island. He also reanimated and controlledFrank Drake's corpse to assist them. When the Avengers Emergency Response Division fought the Nightstalkers, Frank Drake was freed from Bloodscream's control and assisted in defeating the Nightstalkers. Bloodscream and the rest of the Nightstalkers were left for the vampire sheriffs to stand trial in the vampire nation of Vampyrsk.[6]
Bloodscream is a vampire-like being who possesses the abilities of vampires without any of their weaknesses. He possesses superhuman physical traits, is funcitionally immortal, and can drain the life forces of other and revive corpses as mindless, zombie-like beings under his control.
Bloodscream can also transform into a monstrous form with elongated claws and teeth, but reduced intelligence.
Bloodscream is a skilled hand-to-hand combatant and has many connections throughout the criminal underworld, adding to his reputation as a mercenary for hire. His extended lifespan has granted him great experience in matters of naval warfare and piracy.
Bloodscream makes a cameo appearance in theX-Men: The Animated Series episode "Whatever It Takes".
Bloodscream appears as a boss inWolverine: Adamantium Rage.
