This tradition had gone on for generations, dating back to the 13th century, when the first Brother Blood was born after obtaining Jesus of Nazareth's prayer shawl and gaining superhuman abilities.

Centuries prior, the first Brother Sebastian obtained a magical shawl that granted him longevity, but its original owner cursed him and his descendants to be killed by their sons.

In Infinite Crisis, Blood joins Alexander Luthor Jr.'s Secret Society of Super Villains before Kid Eternity sends him to Hell.

[7] In The New 52 continuity reboot, Brother Blood is depicted as a former potential champion of the Red, a cosmic force that connects all animal life, who seeks to gain its power.

He is an expert manipulator who feeds off of the faith of his members coupled with a capable staff that can see through disguises to detect infiltrators and assist in public relations.

[11] This version is the leader of an unnamed cult that seeks divine dominion over mankind; claims to be centuries-old, attributing his long lifespan to his practice of bathing in his enemies' blood; and is served by Mother Mayhem as an aide.