Johnny Blaze aka Ghost Rider debuted in 1972 as part of a team and later went on to get a solo series in 1973 which ran till 1983. However, Johnny Blaze was not the original Ghost Rider as that honor went to Carter Slade who had debuted in 1967 in Ghost Rider #1. The term “Ghost Rider” is taken from a song called “Ghost Riders in the Sky,” which was a cowboy style song penned in 1948.
The story ‘Trials and Tribulations’ revealed the Biblical period history of the spirit of vengeance, thus, stating that there have been numerous ghost-riders across the period. The incumbent Ghost-Rider is Robbie Reyes who was first seen in the new ghost-rider series in 2014. He rides a car and not a motorcycle, and he gets powered by his Uncle Eli and not the spirit of vengeance.
We saw the comic book Ghost Rider appear in the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4 and the famous actor Gabriel Luna played the part. Luna is the latest version of Ghost Rider, i.e., Robbie Reyes and not Johnny Blaze. This Ghost Rider uses his incredible powers to help the innocent. He drives a burning car and is a vigilante delivering justice to the villains. He can teleport himself into the car and turned out to be a perfect fit for the story, and he has kept the audience guessing always.
Besides, Marvel has stated that Johnny Blaze is a part of Marvel Cinematic Universe. There have been hints about him because we have seen a book of the dead containing great secrets about all Marvel beings whether they be superheroes or demons.
We have also seen a poster of Quentin Carnival (the place where Johnny Blaze used to do his stunt job) in the basement alongside a leather jacket and a broken bike. This was a clear hint about his past existence. In any case, he exists even today.
Marvel has revealed a brand new Ghost Rider in the new comic book Thanos #13, written by Donny Cates and art by Geoff Shaw. It was just when Thanos won Chitauri that blood started to rain from the sky.
This is followed by the visual of the new cosmic Ghost Rider swirling bright red chains and riding a burning motorcycle that streaked across the horizon. He has come from the future and possesses the spirit of vengeance and cosmic powers as the previous harbinger of Galactus. He is “black right hand” of the Final King. This Ghost Rider is absolutely crazy, and his identity is a mystery that will be resolved in the upcoming issues.
During the recent time, Marvel Legacy series has cast a great focus on Ghost Rider’s character, and he has got a stunning new power. When Robbie Reyes planned to go on a trip, he had no clue about his location, and he discovers the cops at his tail.
A chase ensued, and Starbrand displayed who is the real maniac. He attempted to murder Reyes, and thus Ghost Rider appears, and he is puzzled as to why he tried to kill him.
Their fight went on, and Ghost Rider delivered a mighty punch and saw the exact place that he had tried hiding from the Ghost Rider. Starbrand appeared to be winning, but, then Ghost Rider says, “Not afraid of death?”
Done it before, but tell me, are you afraid…of a little penance?!” The Ghost Rider unleashed his “penance stare” on Starbrand, and he eventually said “Did it to save the world. Without the brand, there won’t be enough to…you…you are all doomed.”
Ghost Rider’s penance stare is a frightening power which gives him an ability to stare into the eyes of his victims and make them experience all the pain that they have inflicted upon others. We suggest the Ghost Rider fans must hurry and get a copy of Marvel Legacy series immediately.
The Ghost Rider’s popularity might result in a spin-off Ghost Rider show because fans have responded tremendously to him. At last year’s New York Comic Con, Gabriel Luna was questioned about the prospects of a solo Ghost Rider series, and he seemed a lot positive and believes that talks might have already started at the Marvel Studio.
