Marvel Comics provided CBR with an exclusive preview of Avengers #58, by writer Jason Aaron, artist Javier Garrón, colorist David Curiel and letterer VC's Cory Petit. The preview introduces Ghost Ronin, a new version of classic Marvel hero Ghost Rider.

Currently, the Avengers have been searching out different variants of classic heroes to help in the team's battle against the Council of Red. That villainous group is made up of a number of different versions of Mephisto and aims change the multiverse in ways that benefit them and further their own plots. So far, Avengers has already introduced a new version of the Sorcerer Supreme and Jane Foster.

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In CBR's exclusive preview of Avengers #58, Captain America and Nighthawk arrive in Japan during the Edo period. The narration reveals that Ghost Ronin travels around getting revenge on those who prey on innocent people, generally striking them down in midnight duels. Ghost Ronin unsheathes his blade when he discovers the duo following him, and a battle breaks out between them. The preview ends just before the actual conflict between them starts.

The original superheroic Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze, was created by Roy Thomas, Gary Friedrich and Mike Ploog. The character first appeared in 1972's Marvel Spotlight #5 and several people have held the mantle since then. Ghost Rider generally has a number of supernatural powers that make him one of the most formidable heroes in the Marvel Universe. It's not totally clear how Ghost Ronin may break from the formula aside from his samurai-influenced design change.

You can read CBR's exclusive preview of Avengers #58 below alongside the solicitation information for the issue.

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AVENGERS #58

  • JASON AARON (W) • JAVIER GARRÓN (A/C)
  • Predator variant by E.M. Gist
  • DEADPOOL 30TH VARIANT COVER BY ROB LIEFELD
  • THE AVENGERS’ QUEST THROUGH TIME CONTINUES!
  • Japan, the Edo Period. They say he walks by night, wielding a blade forged by hellfire. And where he wanders, the penance flows, like fountains of blood. He is the fabled Ghost Ronin, the Samurai of Vengeance. And alongside the Avengers, he will make his final stand against the lightning swords of the devil himself.
  • 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

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Releasing July 20 from Marvel Comics, Avengers #58 features a main cover from Javier Garrón and David Curiel, with variants from E.M. Gist and Rob Liefeld.