Major Spoilers
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Discord RSS
    Major Spoilers
    • Home
    • Reviews
      • Random Access Memory
      • Retro Review
      • So You Want to Read Comics
    • Podcasts
      • Critical Hit
        • Critical Hit House Rules
        • Critical Hit World Building
      • Dueling Review
      • Finally Friday
      • Geek History Lesson
      • The Legion Clubhouse
      • Major Spoilers Podcast
        • MSP TPB for 2019
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2013
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2012
        • On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast – 2011
      • Munchkin Land
      • Top Five
      • Wayne’s Comics
      • Zach on Film
    • Features
      • Casual 60
      • Comic Casting Couch
      • Comics Portal
      • Did You Hear?
      • Editorials
      • Features
      • Gamer’s Corner
      • Hero Histories
      • Let’s Get Nerdy
      • Major Spoilers Adventures
      • Random Access Memory
      • So You Want to Read Comics
    • Movies
      • Did You Hear
      • Movies
      • Television
    • Comic Previews
    • Patreon
      • Patreon
      • Store
    Major Spoilers
    Review

    Morbius: Bond of Blood #1 Review

    Christopher RondeauBy Christopher RondeauFebruary 11, 20213 Mins Read

    Michael Morbius reminds himself of his desperate action that led him to his first kill. Now with that guilt on his conscious, he scours the streets looking for his next victim. Find out more in Morbius: Bond of Blood #1 by Marvel Comics! 

    MORBIUS: BOND OF BLOOD #1

    MORBIUS BOND OF BLOOD #1
    You can purchase this issue via the comiXology affiliate link

    Writer: Ralph Macchio
    Artist: Tom Reilly
    Colorist: Chris O’Halloran
    Letterer: VC’s Ariana Maher
    Editor: Danny Khazem
    Publisher: Marvel Comics
    Cover Price: $3.99
    Release Date: February 10th, 2021 

    Previously in Morbius: Morbius was dealing with a rare blood disease that forced him to try an experimental procedure of his creation. This procedure causes him to turn into Morbius, The Living Vampire! With this new condition, he has a hunger that can only be sated by human blood and he wanders the streets only feeding on people who deserve it.

    TRICKED

    Michael and his partner Emil created an electroshock procedure to cure Morbius of his disease. Taking a yacht out to international water, he undergoes this dangerous experiment. It works, but it turns Michael into a dangerous man who accidently kills Emil to handle his bloodlust. To prevent himself from feeding off of his lover, he jumps ship to kill himself. At the last moment, he clings to life and returns back to New York to look after Emil’s child, Christos. Christos is very sick and the only person who may have a cure is Zabo.

    Meeting with Zabo he offers Morbius a choice, he will supply the cure if he steals his notes on the Mr. Hyde serum from the Ravenloft Institute. After a brief visit to the mental facility, he gets the vaccine and gives it to Christos. Unfortunately, it was a lie, and Cristos dies after forgiving Michael for the death of his father. Morbius runs back to Zabo, who has taken the Hyde serum, and they fight. After sucking a bit of Zabo’s blood, he leaves him for the police.

    ANOTHER ORIGIN STORY

    I was hoping for something else when I saw this title. I wanted a new modern re-imagining of the origin. When I opened the page, the artwork seemed to be in a different and older style then what Marvel is currently creating. On top of that, the stories narrative arc also felt a little old. Michael made a mistake, he tries to fix the mistake, and ultimately has a lot to learn about managing his power. Which strikes me as odd, I remember an earlier Morbius story in 2019 that read a lot better than this. I wanted a story in that style.

    But besides my gripes, let’s look at what the story did do. It shows us the origin of Morbius and what his character is all about. He has a kind heart but is afflicted with a bloodthirst that must be sated. Unfortunately, we tried to get through all these story beats in a single issue and everything felt very rushed. We didn’t get much of a chance to establish a relationship with Emil, and therefore his death didn’t mean as much to us as it meant to the character. Same with Christos, his death felt like a plot point then anything meaningful. Which is disappointing.

    BOTTOM LINE: THIS IS A SKIP FOR ME

    Now this is a one-shot adventure. Morbius has had good titles in the past, and it probably have good titles in the future. This one however can be skipped. 2 out of 5 from me. This may be an origin story but there are certainly better jumping on points. 


    Dear Spoilerite,

    At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching requires significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep MajorSpoilers.com strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today.

    Morbius: Bond of Blood #1

    40%
    40%
    Skip

    Morbius is a dynamic character that deserves dynamic plots. This particular issue isn’t it.

    • Writing
      4
    • Art
      4
    • Coloring
      4
    • User Ratings (2 Votes)
      1.3
    Chris O'Halloran Danny Khazem marvel comics morbius Morbius: Bond of Blood ralph macchio Review Tom Reilly VC’s Ariana Maher
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleAblaze Comics announces Ancient Dreams
    Next Article Major Spoilers Question of the Day: The Worst Ending Edition
    Christopher Rondeau
    • Website
    • Twitter

    Christopher Rondeau is a storyteller based in Tulsa, OK. Finding himself with little work, he ended up creating a job as a Game Master full time on the internet. Chris spends most of his days reading everything he can, writing bad fiction, and watching old Digimon cartoons with his daughter. Sometimes you can find him Dungeon Mastering a podcast or streaming on twitch. Recently, he has completed his Master's degree with a focus on collaborative storytelling. Find out more at https://rondeaucreator.com

    Related Posts

    Demon Wars: Down in Flames #1 Review

    Read More

    Marvel Comics celebrates the Infinity Saga with new variant covers

    Read More

    COMICS PORTAL: DC’s Gunn-iverse!

    Read More

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Support this site by making a purchase through our Amazon affiliate links

    Reviews
    9.0
    February 6, 2023

    Demon Wars: Down in Flames #1 Review

    8.0
    February 6, 2023

    Radiant Black #21 Review

    8.3
    February 5, 2023

    My Little Pony #9 Review

    9.0
    February 5, 2023

    Retro Review: Uncanny X-Men #107 (October 1977)

    6.3
    February 4, 2023

    Silver Surfer: Ghostlight #1 Review

    Patreon Support
    Major Spoilers Store
    Recent Comments
    • Daniel Langsdale on Fetch: Book One: The Journey arrives next week
    • Frank on Retro Review: Showcase #34 (October 1961)
    • Jimmie Vinson on Strange Academy #10 Review
    • Jonathan Cadotte on So You Want To Read Comics: The Civil Rights Movement
    • Simon DelMonte on Legion Clubhouse #135: The Prophet Has Spoken!
    Subscribe to the Major Spoilers E-Mail List
    Sponsor

    ComiXology Home Page

    Follow Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Twitch
    ComiXology Home Page">
    Major Spoilers Patreon
    • About
      • Major Spoilers Terms of Use
      • Major Spoilers Frequently Asked Questions
      • Major Spoilers Privacy Policy Statement
      • Major Spoilers Podcast Gear
    • Contact
    • Cookie Policy (EU)
    Major Spoilers is copyright 2006-2022 by Major Spoilers Entertainment, LLC

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.