Religion: vampire 
Name: Rachel van Helsing
Classification:
hero
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: The Tomb of Dracula (vol. 1) #3 (July 1972): "Who Stalks the Vampire?"
Creators: Archie Goodwin, Gene Colan, Tom Palmer
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 37
Teams/Affiliations: vampire hunters
Occupation: anthropologist, college professor, paranormal researcher, psychologist, vampire hunter
Nation: England, United Kingdom
Race: white
Gender: female
Note: parapsychologist
Rachel van Helsing was a prominent vampire hunter who eventually became a vampire herself.
Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #9 (Nov. 1989): "TBOTV: The Curse of the Darkhold, Part 1: The Montesi Formula"The Tomb of Dracula (vol. 1) #3 (July 1972): "Who Stalks the Vampire?"Werewolf by Night (vol. 1) #15 (Mar. 1974): "Death of a Monster!"
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.marveldirectory.com/individuals/v/vanhelsingrachel.htm
- http://www.comicvine.com/rachel-van-helsing/29-4400/
- http://www.marvel.com/universe/Vampire_Hunters
- http://darkmark6.tripod.com/howard_the_duck_index.html
- http://www.comicboards.com/marvelguide/v.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/vanvd.htm