Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: The First Death

In 2008, Marvel Comics launched Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter: The First Death, a single-issue comic co-written by the series' creator Laurell K. Hamilton and Jonathon Green. Illustrated by Wellinton Alves, this one-shot offers a standalone glimpse into the early days of the preternatural crime-fighter's career, adapted from Hamilton's prose universe. While brief, it marks the character's entry into the comic medium under Marvel's banner, serving as a compact introduction for new readers and a faithful side-story for established fans.