In 1994 that series was followed by another spin-off, Ghost Rider 2099, which potently mixed cyberpunk and horror. Soon both he and Ketch were co-headlining in a second Ghost Rider comic, called Spirits of Vengeance. This incarnation of the character soon enjoyed enormous popularity, and it was not long before Blaze himself returned. Then, in 1990, a new Ghost Rider comic appeared with a new star-teenager Danny Ketch, who happens upon Blaze’s motorcycle in a graveyard and is transformed into another flaming-skulled hero.
Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. As the 1980s turned away from horror, Blaze more or less vanished from the Marvel universe. By most measures, Ghost Rider was rarely one of Marvel’s most successful comics, but somehow it outlasted all of its horror-themed contemporaries to run for an incredible 10 years. After a short run in Marvel Spotlight, Ghost Rider was given his own title in 1973. Wielding the supernatural power of hellfire and occasionally forced to do the bidding of Mephisto, Blaze is faced with the dread prospect that he could succumb to demonic forces at any time.Īfter a stint with the circus, Blaze moves to Hollywood and briefly spends time in a superhero team called the Champions. As a result, Johnny Blaze wages constant battle-externally, against the forces of evil and, internally, against the influence of Zarathos. When Mephisto is thwarted in his attempt to collect Blaze’s soul, he exacts his revenge by bonding Blaze to a lesser demon known as Zarathos. Blaze’s foster father is cured but soon dies in a motorcycle accident. The new Ghost Rider is motorcycle stuntman Johnny Blaze, who, upon learning that his foster father is afflicted with a terminal disease, sells his soul to a demon named Mephisto in exchange for a cure. This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.Īre you a princess of Pop? The king of Culture? See if you’re an entertainment expert by answering these questions.Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives.You can see Kushala in action on “Doctor Strange and the Sorcerer Supremes” #3, on sale Dec. Additionally, the introduction of a female Native American Ghost Rider is a welcome addition to the ever-growing line of female Ghost Riders, such as Naomi Kale and Alejandra Jones. Kushala’s debut will put her in the same league as the other Ghost Riders in the Spirit of Vengeance line, primarily with the current Ghost Rider Robbie Reyes and Johnny Blaze.
That ‘Devil Dance’ aesthetic and the geometric symbols mix perfectly with Kushala’s flaming skull and horse.” The term Demon Rider further shows how much terror she will bring to the newest Doctor Strange comic. They have a dance that is very powerful on every visual level. My inspiration comes from the tribes of New Mexico. In a conversation with, Rodriguez explains that “she is a new character of Apache descent. Marvel penciler and cover artist Javier Rodriguez created Kushala with the intention of creating a giant presence in the Spirit of Vengeance lore. Doctor Strange and the Sorcerer’s Supreme follows Doctor Stephen Strange as the travels through time thanks to the power of the sorcerer Merlin. First appearing in series #1 of Doctor Strange and the Sorcerer’s Supreme, Kushala will be known as the “Ghost Rider of the 1800s”. Kushala, who will also be known as Demon Rider, is the first female Native American Ghost Rider to grace the Spirit of Vengeance mythology. A Native American is making its mark in a fiery way.