Ghost Rider (Blaze)
Creation & Design
Ghost Rider was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Mike Ploog, inspired by the popularity of supernatural themes in the early 1970s.Early Years
Johnny Blaze was a stunt motorcyclist who made a pact with the demon Mephisto to save his father, becoming the Ghost Rider to protect the innocent and seek vengeance.Character Development
Over the years, Johnny Blaze has evolved from a vengeful spirit to a more complex character, grappling with themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the consequences of power.Cultural Reception
Ghost Rider has been well-received, with a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim for his unique blend of horror and superhero elements.Character Details
Real Name:
Johnny Blaze
Aliases:
Ghost Rider, Spirit of Vengeance
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Avengers, Midnight Sons, S.H.I.E.L.D.
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Hellfire manipulation, Penance Stare
Equipment:
Motorcycle, Hellfire chain
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde
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Marvel Spotlight #5
Marvel
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1972
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze
1st appearance of Roxanne Blaze, the wife of Johnny who later becomes the demon Black Rose
1st appearance and origin of Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze
1st appearance of Roxanne Blaze, the wife of Johnny who later becomes the demon Black Rose
Marvel Spotlight #6
Marvel
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1972
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze
Marvel Spotlight #7
Marvel
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1972
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Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze
Marvel Spotlight #8
Marvel
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1973
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Vol. 1
4th appearance of Ghost Rider
1st appearance of Snake Dance, a villain who commands serpents
1st appearance of Sam Silvercloud, an ally of Snake Dance
4th appearance of Ghost Rider
1st appearance of Snake Dance, a villain who commands serpents
1st appearance of Sam Silvercloud, an ally of Snake Dance
Ghost Rider #1
Marvel
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1973
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Vol. 1
First solo titled series featuring Ghost Rider
1st cameo appearance of Daimon Hellstrom, Son of Satan, multiple panels in shadows
First solo titled series featuring Ghost Rider
1st cameo appearance of Daimon Hellstrom, Son of Satan, multiple panels in shadows
Marvel Team-Up #15
Marvel
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1973
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Vol. 1
First meeting of Spider-Man and Ghost Rider
1st appearance and origin of the Orb, a humanoid body with an eyeball for a head
First meeting of Spider-Man and Ghost Rider
1st appearance and origin of the Orb, a humanoid body with an eyeball for a head
Ghost Rider #3
Marvel
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1973
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Vol. 1
Debut of new power, Ghost Rider summons a motorcycle from hellfire
2nd full appearance of Son of Satan
Debut of new power, Ghost Rider summons a motorcycle from hellfire
2nd full appearance of Son of Satan
Italian reprint of Marvel Spotlight #5, first appearance of Ghost Rider
Italian reprint of Marvel Spotlight #5, first appearance of Ghost Rider
Ghost Rider #10
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
Reprint of Ghost Rider's first appearance in Marvel Spotlight #5
Hulk appears on the cover but does not appear in the issue
Marvel issued a letter in Ghost Rider #11 with an explanation that the Hulk story wasn't confirmed before the cover was printed
Reprint of Ghost Rider's first appearance in Marvel Spotlight #5
Hulk appears on the cover but does not appear in the issue
Marvel issued a letter in Ghost Rider #11 with an explanation that the Hulk story wasn't confirmed before the cover was printed
Champions #1
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance and origin of The Champions: Angel, Black Widow, Ghost Rider, Hercules, Iceman
1st team appearance and origin of The Champions: Angel, Black Widow, Ghost Rider, Hercules, Iceman
Marvel Premiere #28
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance and origin of the Legion of Monsters: Ghost Rider, Man-Thing, Morbius, Werewolf By Night
Although the cover indicates these characters team-up, the story pits Ghost Rider against the other monsters while attempting to protect an alien - it is not a conventional team-up or team assembly
1st team appearance and origin of the Legion of Monsters: Ghost Rider, Man-Thing, Morbius, Werewolf By Night
Although the cover indicates these characters team-up, the story pits Ghost Rider against the other monsters while attempting to protect an alien - it is not a conventional team-up or team assembly
Ghost Rider #29
Marvel
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1978
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Vol. 1
First meeting of Ghost Rider and Doctor Strange
Ghost Rider #35
Marvel
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1979
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Vol. 1
Classic story of Ghost Rider racing Death titled "Death Race"
Ghost Rider #55
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
First meeting and team-up of Johnny Blaze and Jack Russell
First battle of Ghost Rider vs Werewolf By Night
The cover indicates this is when Ghost Rider meets Werewolf By Night but an interior editor's note clarifies 'Ghost Rider briefly met the Werewolf in Marvel Premiere #28'
In this issue, Ghost Rider and the Werewolf interact throughout in human and monster form as opposed to Marvel Premiere #28 where Ghost Rider attacks the Werewolf but there is no mutual interaction, verbal or physical (tap cover and swipe to view panels)
First meeting and team-up of Johnny Blaze and Jack Russell
First battle of Ghost Rider vs Werewolf By Night
The cover indicates this is when Ghost Rider meets Werewolf By Night but an interior editor's note clarifies 'Ghost Rider briefly met the Werewolf in Marvel Premiere #28'
In this issue, Ghost Rider and the Werewolf interact throughout in human and monster form as opposed to Marvel Premiere #28 where Ghost Rider attacks the Werewolf but there is no mutual interaction, verbal or physical (tap cover and swipe to view panels)
Ghost Rider #68
Marvel
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1982
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Vol. 1
Origin of Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze
Ghost Rider #76
Marvel
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1983
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Zarathos as an entity separate from Johnny Blaze
1st appearance of Saturnine, a minor demon
1st appearance of Zarathos as an entity separate from Johnny Blaze
1st appearance of Saturnine, a minor demon
Ghost Rider #81
Marvel
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1983
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Vol. 1
Death of Ghost Rider
Final issue, series finale
Ghost Rider #10
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 2
Reintroduction of Johnny Blaze
Ghost Rider #14
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 2
Debut of Johnny Blaze's hellfire shotgun
Ghost Rider #28
Marvel
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1992
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Vol. 2
1st cameo team appearance of The Nine aka the Midnight Sons: Ghost Rider (Ketch), Johnny Blaze, Morbius, Blade, Hannibal King, Frank Drake, Sam Buchanan, Victoria Montesi, Louise Hastings
1st appearance of the Caretaker
1st appearance of Lilith, mother of demons
1st appearance of Meatmarket, offspring of Lilith
1st cameo team appearance of The Nine aka the Midnight Sons: Ghost Rider (Ketch), Johnny Blaze, Morbius, Blade, Hannibal King, Frank Drake, Sam Buchanan, Victoria Montesi, Louise Hastings
1st appearance of the Caretaker
1st appearance of Lilith, mother of demons
1st appearance of Meatmarket, offspring of Lilith
Marvel Milestones: Ghost Rider #5
Marvel
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2005
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Vol. 1
Reprinted stories:
Marvel Spotlight #5 (1972)
Daredevil #81 - first Daredevil/Black Widow team-up
X-Men #47 - explanation of Iceman's powers
Reprinted stories:
Marvel Spotlight #5 (1972)
Daredevil #81 - first Daredevil/Black Widow team-up
X-Men #47 - explanation of Iceman's powers
Variant cover art by Marc Silvestri
Variant cover art by Marko Djurdjevic
Blue flame 'Skrulls' edition
Variant cover art by Marko Djurdjevic
Variant cover art by Arturo Lozzi
Variant cover art by Neal Adams
Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Variant cover art by Todd Nauck
Comic shops qualified to order this variant if copies ordered of issue #11 exceeded orders of issue #8 by 25%
Variant cover art by Todd Nauck
Comic shops qualified to order this variant if copies ordered of issue #11 exceeded orders of issue #8 by 25%
Spirits of Vengeance #1
Marvel
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2017
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of a new Spirits of Vengeance: Ghost Rider(Johnny Blaze), Daimon Helstrom, Satana, and Blade
1st team appearance of a new Spirits of Vengeance: Ghost Rider(Johnny Blaze), Daimon Helstrom, Satana, and Blade
Damnation: Johnny Blaze, Ghost Rider #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
Johnny Blaze becomes king of hell
Variant wraparound cover art by Joe Quesada
Variant virgin cover art by InHyuk Lee
Variant cover art by Art Adams
Variant second printing cover art by Aaron Kuder
Copies ordered by retailers: 1,637
Variant second printing cover art by Aaron Kuder
Copies ordered by retailers: 1,637
Variant cover art by Alex Ross
Variant cover art by Alex Ross featuring Ghost Rider
Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman
Variant cover art by InHyuk Lee
Variant cover art by Skottie Young
Variant cover art by Adam Kubert
Hidden Gem edition
Variant cover art by Greg Land
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