10 Video Game Characters Stolen Straight From Hollywood

4. Raven - Blade/Simon Phoenix (Blade/Demolition Man)

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Very little is known about the enigmatic Raven, who first appeared in the Tekken series back in 2004. All we know is that he's an African-America ninja guy with a cross-shaped scar on his face, who always wears shades and is able to walk around in daylight despite being a vampire.

Ok, so that last bit's not true, but it could easily be, considering Raven is basically Marvel Comics hero Blade, as depicted by Wesley Snipes in the movies (with a hint of his Simon Phoenix character from Demolition Man thanks to the blonde hair).

He's clad all in black, is a formidable warrior, and devoutly keeps his shades on his face whether it's day or night. Why? Because shades look cool. Don't question it.

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