Adam Van Helsing

A descendant of the legendary Van Helsing monster-hunting lineage, Adam Van Helsing operates in Vampirella's world of horror, standing alongside his companion Conrad Van Helsing against supernatural threats including Count Dracula.

Few characters in horror comics have kept such distinguished — and dangerous — company as Adam Van Helsing, who stepped onto the page in Vampirella #8 in 1970, courtesy of the great Tom Sutton. Born from Warren Publishing's legendary Silver Age horror stable, Adam carries one of the most storied surnames in monster-hunting lore, and his world is populated accordingly: across his 53 catalogued appearances he shares adventures with Conrad Van Helsing, Count Dracula, and the enigmatic Pendragon and Mordecai Pendragon. His footprint stretches across more than five decades — from Vampirella through Vengeance of Vampirella and into Vampirella: Mind Warp — making him one of the more enduring supporting figures in this corner of comics history. With a key issue already to his name and a debut that helped define Warren's darkly atmospheric universe, Adam Van Helsing is essential reading for any serious fan of horror comics' golden era and beyond.