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*** The Confederate forces use their binoculars to observe Dracula turning into a bat and get a NobleConfederateSoldier moment when Dracula returns to their lines. They toss a net over him, and (aided by a local who saw signs of Dracula's nature and researched killing vampires), pound a stake through his heart, then post a guard on his skeleton until morning so they can complete the ritual to kill him. [[JokerImmunity naturally, someone pulls the stake out of Dracula's corpse and returns him to health]], but they get credit for trying.

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*** The Confederate forces use their binoculars to observe Dracula turning into a bat and get a NobleConfederateSoldier moment when Dracula returns to their lines. They toss a net over him, and (aided by a local who saw signs of Dracula's nature and researched killing vampires), pound a stake through his heart, then post a guard on his skeleton until morning so they can complete the ritual to kill him. [[JokerImmunity naturally, Naturally, someone pulls the stake out of Dracula's corpse and returns him to health]], but they get credit for trying.
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Being the protagonist, the villain, and ''the'' archetypal vampire at once, Dracula gets many awesome moments throughout the series.

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Being the protagonist, the villain, and ''the'' archetypal vampire at once, Dracula gets many awesome moments throughout the series.series, as do those who dare to oppose him.



*** The Confederate forces use their binoculars to observe Dracula turning into a bat and get a NobleConfederateSoldier moment when Dracula returns to their lines. They toss a net over him, and (aided by a local who saw signs of Dracula's nature and researched killing vampires), pound a stake through his heart, then post a guard on his skeleton until morning so they can complete the ritual to kill him. [[JokerImmunity, naturally: someone pulls the stake out of Dracula's corpse and returns him to health]], but they get credit for trying.

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*** The Confederate forces use their binoculars to observe Dracula turning into a bat and get a NobleConfederateSoldier moment when Dracula returns to their lines. They toss a net over him, and (aided by a local who saw signs of Dracula's nature and researched killing vampires), pound a stake through his heart, then post a guard on his skeleton until morning so they can complete the ritual to kill him. [[JokerImmunity, naturally: [[JokerImmunity naturally, someone pulls the stake out of Dracula's corpse and returns him to health]], but they get credit for trying.
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*** Oppenheimer (who witnessed Dracula feeding on some sentries) has his entire unit armed with crucifixes and silver bullets, although most of his men don't have a chance to use them. He wounds Dracula with both his gun and his cross. The vengeance and hatred behind his gesture makes the cross lose its power, [[CrazyPrepared but Oppenheimer still has a garlic necklace to weaken Dracula as he approaches him with a stake.]] Then, Dracula calls on the elements to strike the officer with lightning.
*** The Confederate forces observe Dracula turning into a bat with their binoculars and get a NobleConfederateSoldier moment when Dracula returns to their lines. They toss a net over him, and (aided by a local who saw signs of Dracula's nature and researched killing vampires), pound a stake through his heart, then post a guard on his skeleton until morning so they can complete the ritual to kill him. [[JokerImmunity, naturally: someone pulls the stake out of Dracula's corpse and returns him to health]], but they get credit for trying.

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*** Oppenheimer (who witnessed Dracula feeding on some sentries) has his entire unit armed with crucifixes and silver bullets, although most of his men don't have a chance to use them. He wounds Dracula with with both his gun and his cross. The vengeance and hatred behind his gesture makes the cross lose its power, [[CrazyPrepared but Oppenheimer still has a garlic necklace to weaken Dracula as he approaches him with a stake.]] Then, Dracula calls on the elements to strike the officer with lightning.
*** The Confederate forces use their binoculars to observe Dracula turning into a bat with their binoculars and get a NobleConfederateSoldier moment when Dracula returns to their lines. They toss a net over him, and (aided by a local who saw signs of Dracula's nature and researched killing vampires), pound a stake through his heart, then post a guard on his skeleton until morning so they can complete the ritual to kill him. [[JokerImmunity, naturally: someone pulls the stake out of Dracula's corpse and returns him to health]], but they get credit for trying.
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** A ballerina resisting her new vampiric state by turning into a swan instead of a bat through sheer mental strength.
** The last third of the penultimate story is overflowing with awesome moments after Dracula journeys to America during UsefulNotes/TheAmericanCivilWar.
*** Dracula hypnotizes a "legion of the damned" of Confederate soldiers to feel no fear or pain and travel through the swamps with a bunch of snakes and rats to attack the Union lines by surprise. He routs the Union regiment, but discovers that their commanding officer, Oppenheimer, knows Dracula all too well, having come from Europe to America in an effort to escape him.
*** Oppenheimer (who witnessed Dracula feeding on some sentries) has his entire unit armed with crucifixes and silver bullets, although most of his men don't have a chance to use them. He wounds Dracula with both his gun and his cross. The vengeance and hatred behind his gesture makes the cross lose its power, [[CrazyPrepared but Oppenheimer still has a garlic necklace to weaken Dracula as he approaches him with a stake.]] Then, Dracula calls on the elements to strike the officer with lightning.
*** The Confederate forces observe Dracula turning into a bat with their binoculars and get a NobleConfederateSoldier moment when Dracula returns to their lines. They toss a net over him, and (aided by a local who saw signs of Dracula's nature and researched killing vampires), pound a stake through his heart, then post a guard on his skeleton until morning so they can complete the ritual to kill him. [[JokerImmunity, naturally: someone pulls the stake out of Dracula's corpse and returns him to health]], but they get credit for trying.
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** Dracula tells a little girl she'll beg for immortal life one day, but when he tries to make her do so on her death bed, she slips a crucifix around his neck and dies peacefully as Dracula recoils in pain.

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** Dracula tells a little girl she'll beg for immortal life one day, but when he tries to make her do so on her death bed, bed decades later, she slips a crucifix around his neck and dies peacefully as Dracula recoils in pain.
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* The 2004 miniseries has two scenes that stand out.
** The samurai Michiyo Watanabe fighting the vampire that killed her mother.
** In the last issue, a group of hooded archers arrive as TheCavalry. They belong to the Mortuus Invitus, a group of vampires who shun their nature and want to kill Dracula. The American branch of the group had earlier aided the heroes, but declined to join their assassination mission against Dracula due to fear that he could compel them to turn on their allies.
--> '''Groza:''' [H]ere in the enemy's backyard, we are made of sterner stuff.
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* The first of the comic's few {{Friendly Neighborhood Vampire}}s (a scientist living off of donated blood) have a gripping duel while they are in their bat forms.

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* The Dracula and the first of the comic's few {{Friendly Neighborhood Vampire}}s (a scientist living off of donated blood) have a gripping duel while they are in their bat forms.
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* Just about every time Rachel fires her crossbow at Dracula and his men.
* The first of the comic's few {{Friendly Neighborhood Vampire}}s (a scientist living off of donated blood) have a gripping duel while they are in their bat forms.
* In issue ten, Dracula tries to threaten a room full of rich people into supporting him. One pulls a gun on him, and just when it seems like that man's death has been an effective ThrownFromTheZeppelin moment, another man pulls out a crucifix, weakening Dracula, before the entire crowd attacks him.
* Issue 70, where the paraplegic Quincy manages to stand up long enough to shove a silver stake through Dracula's heart, while having a bomb in his wheelchair that blows up the whole castle. It's such a fitting end that Dracula getting brought BackFromTheDead later on can inspire FanonDiscontinuity.
* The black-and-white series has some moments.
** When Dracula menaces a lighthouse keeper's family and kills one of their allies, the man's blood makes a cross on the lighthouse beacon. The keeper then turns it on, and the lit up symbol drives Dracula away.
** Dracula tells a little girl she'll beg for immortal life one day, but when he tries to make her do so on her death bed, she slips a crucifix around his neck and dies peacefully as Dracula recoils in pain.
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* Being the protagonist, the villain, and ''the'' archetypal vampire at once, Dracula gets many awesome moments throughout the series.

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* Being the protagonist, the villain, and ''the'' archetypal vampire at once, Dracula gets many awesome moments throughout the series.
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* Dracula fighting a rebellious minion who can resist his commands and ''shoot fire'':
-->'''Dracula''': ''Perish'' Gorna Stoski, and pray forgiveness for your deeds. And know- that as the flames consume you- that Dracula is your ''god''- and Dracula is indeed a vengeful god!
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* Comicbook/{{Blade}} went to become one of the most recognized vampire hunters in Marvel universe. His [[Film/{{Blade}} feature film]] helped to bring superhero movies back to public consciousness.

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* Comicbook/{{Blade}} ComicBook/{{Blade}} went to become one of the most recognized vampire hunters in Marvel universe. His [[Film/{{Blade}} feature film]] helped to bring superhero movies back to public consciousness.
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* The first issue's ending. Jeanie isn't dead, but she is a vampire, and she leaves Frank to join Dracula.
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* Being the protagonist, the villain, and ''the'' archetypal vampire at once, Dracula gets many awesome moments throughout the series.
* True to the legends, vampires can't enter inside someone's home unless they are invited. If in a hurry, Dracula often bypasses this by [[SuperWindowJump crashing through a window]].
* A number of the fights in the series pit Dracula against other famous Marvel characters for no other reason then it sounding cool. Dracula vs the ComicBook/SilverSurfer is the best example.
* When Dracula is dueling Brand for the status of Lord of Vampires, he gives this boast:
-->'''Dracula''': For 500 years I've defended what is mine against insipid upstarts as you, Brand -- for 500 years I've clawed my way past the mindless minions who have ever sought to take what is mine. But never shall my lien be taken by one such as you. I am lord of evil, little man -- forever and '''always!'''
* Comicbook/{{Blade}} went to become one of the most recognized vampire hunters in Marvel universe. His [[Film/{{Blade}} feature film]] helped to bring superhero movies back to public consciousness.
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