Why it's Hot:
- 1st appearance of Afari, Blade's vampire mentor
- 1st appearance of Dai Thomas, a detective who specializes in magic and paranormal activities
- Origin of Blade, how he met Safron Caulder, the mother of his daughter Brielle
Synopsis:
Afari is a popular jazz player and secret vampire killer. One night he is ambushed. A very young Blade helps him fight off the monsters. Afari becomes a father figure to Blade. Unfortunately, later is turned into a vampire by Dracula.
