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|aliases= |aliases=
|powers=Superhuman strength and durability (increased when in proximity to one another)<br>Vampiric need to drain blood |powers=Superhuman strength and durability (increased when in proximity to one another)<br>Vampiric need to drain blood
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The '''Blood Brothers''' are ] ] characters that appear in the ]. They first appeared in '']'' vol. 1, #55 (Feb. 1973) and were created by ] and ]. The '''Blood Brothers''' are ] ] characters that appear in the ]. They first appeared in '']'' vol. 1, #55 (February 1973) and were created by ] and ].


==Publication history== == Publication History ==
In 1973, the characters first appear in ''] #12'' (Nov. 1973). This story is a precursor to the first ] War.
Following their debut, the Blood Brothers returned in a Starlin/Friedrich story in '']'' #12 (Nov. 1973), again fighting the ] Iron Man, here teamed with ] member ]. The Blood Brothers continued as Iron Man antagonists in '']'' #89-91 (Aug.-Oct. 1976), then disappeared from publication for several years before resurfacing to battle the titular superhero team in '']'' vol. 1, #252-253 (Jan.-Feb. 1990). Following appearances in '']'' #12 (July 1990), and '']'' vol. 2, #107 (Dec. 2000), they temporarily switched alliances to aid Earth's superheroes against a common threat in the three-issue miniseries ''Maximum Security'' (Dec. 2000 - Jan. 2001; first two issues released same month). They were next seen as interplanetary prison-escapees on Earth in the four-issue miniseries '']'' #1-4 (Nov. 2005 - Feb. 2006), where one Blood Brother died.

In 1976, the pair briefly appear once again in '']'' vol. 1, #89 - 91 (Aug - Oct 1976).
They are unrelated to the high-tech ] gang the Blood Brothers seen in some issues of the series '']''.

In 1990, the characters reappear in the title '']'' vol. 1, #252-253 (Jan - Feb 1990) and '']'' #12 (July 1990).

In 2000, the characters reappear in '']'' vol. 2, #107 (Dec. 2000) and the mini-series '']'' (Dec 2000 - Jan 2001: first two issues released same month).

In 2005 - 2006, the characters make a final appearance in the limited series '']'' #1 - 4 (Nov 2005 - Feb 2006).


==Fictional character biography== ==Fictional character biography==


The Blood Brothers are large ape-like aliens originally in the service of the conqueror ], acting as the guardians of his first base on Earth. Pursued by ], the duo battle the superheroes ] and the ] in a bid to stop them from interfering in Thanos' plans. When they fail to do so, a disgusted Thanos teleports the Blood Brothers away. The Blood Brothers are large ape-like aliens who were originally in the service of the Titan ], and acted as the guardians of his first base on Earth. They battle the superheroes ] and ], and later Iron Man and the ] in a bid to stop them from interfering in Thanos' plans. <ref>''Iron Man'' vol. 1, #55 + ''Marvel Feature'' #12</ref>


They reappear years later on Earth in the service of the villain the ]. Again they battle Iron Man, who defeats them with the aid of the hero ]. Sometime later, the United States military discovers Thanos' old Earth base, and after activating some of the machinery accidentally teleports in the Blood Brothers. The two battle the ] and are eventually depowered by Thanos' brother, ]. After failing to stop the heroes, a disgusted Thanos teleports the Blood Brothers away, who reappear several years later on Earth in the service of the villain the ]. Once again they battle Iron Man, who defeats them with the aid of the hero ]. <ref>''Iron Man'' vol. 1, #88 - 91</ref> Sometime later, the United States military discover Thanos' old base and after activating some of the machinery accidentally teleport in the Blood Brothers. They battle the ] and are eventually depowered by Thanos' brother ] using the same machinery. <ref>''Avengers'' vol. 1, #252 - 253</ref>


The Blood Brothers are imprisoned, but are later released by the hero ] and left on the planet Mars. Later, they attempt in vain to stop ] of the ] from rescuing a ] extraterrestrial of the ] race. The brothers later fought with Earth's metahumans against an invasion by ], but after becoming imprisoned along with alien criminals ] and ], they crash-landed on Earth, where one brother perished in a confrontation with Drax the Destroyer. The Blood Brothers are imprisoned, but are later released by the hero ] and left on the planet Mars.<ref>''Quasar'' #12</ref> After a brief battle with the X-Man ], the Brothers go on to win their freedom by aiding Earth's metahumans against the invasion by the living planet, ]. <ref>''Maximum Security'' #1 - 3 (2000)</ref> Several years later the pair battle Drax the Destroyer once again, and one of the Brothers is killed. <ref>''Drax the Destroyer'' #1 - 4 (November 2005 - February 2006)</ref>


== Powers and abilities == == Powers and abilities ==
⚫ The Blood Brothers' strength and durability is dependent on their proximity to their twin. When standing together, the two are capable of holding their own against Iron Man<ref>''Iron Man'' vol. 1, #55 (Feb. 1973)</ref> but if separated weaken to the point whereby the non-powered{{Fact|date=February 2007}} ] is capable of knocking one of them out.<ref>''Maximum Security'' #2 (Dec. 2000)</ref>


⚫ The Blood Brothers' strength and durability is dependent on their proximity to their twin. When standing together, the two are capable of holding their own against Iron Man <ref>''Iron Man'' vol. 1, #55</ref> but if separated weaken to the point whereby the non-powered ] is capable of knocking one of them out. <ref>''Maximum Security'' #2 (2000)</ref>
⚫ The Brothers also drain the blood of victims in the manner of the fictional creature the ], although it is unclear as to whether they totally rely on blood for sustenance.


⚫ The Brothers also drain the blood of victims in the manner of the fictional creature the ], although it is unclear as to whether they totally rely on blood for substenance.
== Footnotes==

== References ==
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==References== ==External links==
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Comics character
The Blood Brothers
File:IronMan-55.jpgThe Blood Brothers battle Iron Man in Iron Man vol. 1, #55. Art by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceIron Man vol. 1, #55 (February 1973)
Created byJim Starlin and Mike Friedrich
In-story information
SpeciesRoclite
Team affiliationsThanos, Paibok the Power Skrull
AbilitiesSuperhuman strength and durability (increased when in proximity to one another)
Vampiric need to drain blood

The Blood Brothers are fictional extraterrestrial characters that appear in the Marvel Universe. They first appeared in Iron Man vol. 1, #55 (February 1973) and were created by Jim Starlin and Mike Friedrich.

Publication History

In 1973, the characters first appear in Marvel Feature #12 (Nov. 1973). This story is a precursor to the first Thanos War.

In 1976, the pair briefly appear once again in Iron Man vol. 1, #89 - 91 (Aug - Oct 1976).

In 1990, the characters reappear in the title Avengers vol. 1, #252-253 (Jan - Feb 1990) and Quasar #12 (July 1990).

In 2000, the characters reappear in X-Men vol. 2, #107 (Dec. 2000) and the mini-series Maximum Security (Dec 2000 - Jan 2001: first two issues released same month).

In 2005 - 2006, the characters make a final appearance in the limited series Drax the Destroyer #1 - 4 (Nov 2005 - Feb 2006).

Fictional character biography

The Blood Brothers are large ape-like aliens who were originally in the service of the Titan Thanos, and acted as the guardians of his first base on Earth. They battle the superheroes Iron Man and Drax the Destroyer, and later Iron Man and the Thing in a bid to stop them from interfering in Thanos' plans.

After failing to stop the heroes, a disgusted Thanos teleports the Blood Brothers away, who reappear several years later on Earth in the service of the villain the Controller. Once again they battle Iron Man, who defeats them with the aid of the hero Daredevil. Sometime later, the United States military discover Thanos' old base and after activating some of the machinery accidentally teleport in the Blood Brothers. They battle the Avengers and are eventually depowered by Thanos' brother Eros using the same machinery.

The Blood Brothers are imprisoned, but are later released by the hero Quasar and left on the planet Mars. After a brief battle with the X-Man Rogue, the Brothers go on to win their freedom by aiding Earth's metahumans against the invasion by the living planet, Ego. Several years later the pair battle Drax the Destroyer once again, and one of the Brothers is killed.

Powers and abilities

The Blood Brothers' strength and durability is dependent on their proximity to their twin. When standing together, the two are capable of holding their own against Iron Man but if separated weaken to the point whereby the non-powered USAgent is capable of knocking one of them out.

The Brothers also drain the blood of victims in the manner of the fictional creature the vampire, although it is unclear as to whether they totally rely on blood for substenance.

References

  1. Iron Man vol. 1, #55 + Marvel Feature #12
  2. Iron Man vol. 1, #88 - 91
  3. Avengers vol. 1, #252 - 253
  4. Quasar #12
  5. Maximum Security #1 - 3 (2000)
  6. Drax the Destroyer #1 - 4 (November 2005 - February 2006)
  7. Iron Man vol. 1, #55
  8. Maximum Security #2 (2000)

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