"V3s" is the title to the first issue of the fifth Blade comic book series published by Marvel Comics. This volume was produced under Marvel's mature readers "MAX" imprint. The story was written by Christopher Hinz with artwork and inks by Steve Pugh. It was colored by Atomic Paintbrush and lettered by Richard Starkings of Comicraft. The story was edited by Bronwyn Taggart with Kelly Lamy as associate managing editor and Nanci Dakesian as managing editor. This issue shipped with a May, 2002 cover date and carries a cover price of $2.99 per copy (US).