An official preview for the first issue of Marvel Comics' new Ghost Rider series reveals a massive status quo shift for Johnny Blaze.
Ghost Rider #1 is set to hit comic shops this coming Wednesday, Feb. 23, from writer Benjamin Percy, artist Cory Smith, colorist Bryan Valenza and letterer Travis Lanham. The House of Ideas promises that Johnny Blaze's new solo series takes a "back to basics" approach in its portrayal of the Spirit of Vengeance.
Johnny Blaze's life has often been tragic, with the one-time professional stunt rider and recent King of Hell having lost his parents, his wife and his own children. In Percy and Smith's Ghost Rider #1, however, Johnny has "the perfect life: a wife and two kids, a job at an auto repair shop and a small-town community that supports him." However, Johnny also sports a large scar on his head, with something frightening and dangerous lurking beneath the surface. Notably, Percy himself recently told CBR that in this new series, "Johnny Blaze no longer has control over the Spirit of Vengeance, and when possessed, he has no memory of what's transpired," further shaking things up.
GHOST RIDER #1
- BENJAMIN PERCY (W) • CORY SMITH (A) • Cover by KAEL NGU
- Headshot Variant Cover by TODD NAUCK
- Variant Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
- X-Gwen Variant Cover by TAURIN CLARKE
- Variant Cover by INHYUK LEE
- Variant Cover by PEACH MOMOKO
- Variant Cover by BENJAMIN SU
- HIDDEN GEM VARIANT COVER BY ADAM KUBERT
- WRAPAROUND Variant Cover by RYAN STEGMAN
- STORMBREAKERS VARIANT COVER BY TBA
- SHADES VARIANT COVER BY JORGE FORNES
- JOHNNY BLAZE!!
- Johnny Blaze has the perfect life: a wife and two kids, a job at an auto repair shop and a small-town community that supports him… But Johnny isn't doing well. He has nightmares of monsters when he sleeps. And he sees bloody visions when he's awake. This life is beginning to feel like a prison. And there's a spirit in him that's begging to break out! Benjamin Percy (WOLVERINE, X-FORCE) and Cory Smith (CONAN THE BARBARIAN, CAPTAIN MARVEL) are going back to basics with the Spirit of Vengeance in this extra-sized first issue!
- 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
Written by Benjamin Percy and illustrated by Cory Smith with colors by Bryan Valenza and letters by VC's Travis Lanham, Ghost Rider #1 goes on sale Feb. 23 from Marvel Comics.
Source: Marvel Comics