Before Midnight: A History of X-Men and Vampires
This article explores the long-standing rivalry between the X-Men and vampires throughout Marvel history. It provides context for upcoming storylines by reviewing key past encounters and vampire-adjacent villains.
The piece traces the history of mutant-vampire conflicts, starting with the X-Men's initial 1982 battle against Dracula. It highlights significant events like the Curse of the Mutants arc and Jubilee's transformation, as well as the influence of energy-draining villains. These historical insights serve as a primer for Jonathan Hickman and Matteo Della Fonte’s upcoming Midnight X-Men project. The analysis covers decades of lore to help readers understand the evolving threat of the undead in the Marvel Universe.
