Marvel Tales #127
"Vampires Also Die" is a haunting tale from Marvel Tales #127 (1954), a standout issue drawn with moody precision by Gene Colan, whose inks deepen the story’s emotional weight. When a vampire’s jealousy leads him to betray his brother, the shocking truth behind his sibling’s strength unravels in a moment of devastating revelation—leaving him to face his guilt in silence. The cover by Harry Anderson captures the story’s eerie, melancholic tone, making this a memorable entry in the early Marvel canon.
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A vampire jealous of his brother's prowess bargains with a witch to kill him. He is gleeful when he returns to his parents with the news his brother has been slain, thinking their attention will focus only on him. They burst into tears stating they have lost two sons this night. They explain that a blood disorder causes him to need more blood than usual and his brother was strong enough to provide transfusions while he slept, not wanting him to feel like an invalid. Out of shame the vampire kills himself with a tree limb.
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