The first official trailer [1] for Morbius [2] has dropped, and we know you have lots of questions. On the surface, it's a new superhero/supervillain movie much in the pattern of your standard-issue "mad scientist" stories, but there's a lot more happening than that. Morbius isn't necessarily a household name the way that other comics characters are, so there's a lot more we don't know about him off the bat. If you're curious about the character's comics history, his superpowers, or how he links up [3] (or doesn't) to other Marvel films [4], we've got answers! Keep reading for the answers to five of the biggest burning questions we've got after watching the trailer.

Is Morbius a Vampire?

Technically, no. His powers are called "pseudo-vampirism": he looks vampire-esque and his powers are similar, but his transformation is the result of a science experiment gone wrong, not a supernatural entity. Morbius's attempt at treating his blood disorder involved electrical shocks and the use of vampire bat DNA, which then led to his transformation and powers. However, he's not repelled by garlic or mirrors, he's not allergic to sunlight (he just gets bad sunburns easily), and his "venom" doesn't quite work the same way that a "real" vampire's would.