Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze)

⭐ Key Issues

Marvel Spotlight (1971) #5

First Appearance: Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze)

First appearance of Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze), the stunt motorcyclist who sells his soul and becomes the Spirit of Vengeance. Written by Gary Friedrich with art by Mike Ploog. A major Bronze Age key.

Ghost Rider, the Spirit of Vengeance, was born when motorcycle stuntman Johnny Blaze sold his soul to the demon Mephisto to save his foster father. By night, Blaze transforms into a leather-clad skeleton wreathed in hellfire, wielding a mystical chain and capable of delivering the Penance Stare — forcing sinners to experience all the pain they have caused. One of Marvel's most visually iconic characters, Ghost Rider walks the line between damnation and righteousness.

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