Who Is Baron Blood (Falsworth)? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Baron Blood (Falsworth) is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Johnathon Falsworth, with over 130 comic issue appearances. Baron Blood is a vampire foe of the Invaders, especially Union Jack and Captain America.

Who is Baron Blood (Falsworth)?

Origin John Falsworth sought to gain power through controlling Dracula , but instead was turned into a vampire. At his new master’s behest, he assisted the Germans in World Wars I and II, battling the Invaders . Creation Baron Blood was created by Roy Thomas and Frank Robbins in 1976 and first appeared in The Invaders # 7. Character Evolution Baron Blood fought the Invaders during World War II, then returned after the war to battle Captain America and Union Jack , until Cap destroyed him. Some time later Dr. Strange 's vampire brother, Victor Strange , was given a Baron Blood costume by Marie Laveau , and became the second Baron Blood. He first appeared in Doctor Strange #15. He tried to fight crime for a time, eventually changing his name to Khiron when he heard that the original Blood had returned, but eventually committed suicide, fearing his bloodlust would lead to him slaying innocents.

Key facts

Baron Blood (Falsworth) is of human origin and first appeared in "The Blackout Murders of Baron Blood!". The character is published by Marvel. With 130 recorded issue appearances, Baron Blood (Falsworth) ranks among the most featured characters in comics.