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60-460: Suydam is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Arthur Suydam (born 1953), American comic book artist James Augustus Suydam (1819–1865), American architect, lawyer and artist Levi Suydam (born 1819/1820), American intersex property holder Walter Lispenard Suydam (1854–1930), American real estate investor and socialite [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with

120-408: A mysterious stranger that also possessed that gift, only to witness the stranger transform into a beast and devour his entire tribe. The stranger allowed the boy to live and names him "Ghost" before telling him to challenge him when he is worthy. The boy was forced to survive on his own, though he does befriend a woolly mammoth. After almost dying in the harsh environment, he is approached by Mephisto in

180-464: A mystic chain he wore across his chest, which responded to his mental commands and served as his primary melee weapon. His new motorcycle resembled a futuristic machine and the front of it could lower to serve as a battering ram. Like the original Ghost Rider's bike, the wheels were composed of mystic hellfire. Unlike the relationship between the previous Ghost Rider and the demon with which he was bonded, Ketch and his demon — who in (vol. 3) #91 (Dec. 1997)

240-494: A shot in on Blaze. Although it was a minor setback Blaze resumed his pursuit of Ketch. Left in the desert Kowalski soon found himself transformed into the new Vengeance, sporting green flames and a hook for his right hand, after Ketch returned the powers of the Spirits of Vengeance to Earth. With a thirst for revenge, Kowalski, as Vengeance, was recruited by Blackout as a member of Zadkiel's Ghost Rider Assassination League. Kowalski

300-504: A supernatural being, but a cybernetic being with a digitized copy of Cochrane's mind. He encounters a futuristic counterpoint to Michael Badilino's Vengeance. The Ghost Rider of 2099 appears to drop out of existence during the consolidation of the 2099 books into a single title called 2099 World of Tomorrow. He subsequently appears in the 2099 "epilogue" book Manifest Destiny , arguing with the AI that empowers him. In Infinity Warps , Ghost Rider

360-484: A vertical surface, across water, and leaping across great distances that normal motorcycles cannot. The Ghost Riders are virtually indestructible and notoriously hard to injure by any conventional means, as bullets and knives usually pass through them without causing pain (knives are shown to melt while in their body). It is possible that they are genuinely immortal, as it is said that God created them and only God can destroy them. Despite being composed of bone and hellfire,

420-507: A wrath against the Ghost Rider. His attention was brought to the hellfire shotgun in possession of Badilino. After purchasing the gun—and discovering to Badilino's surprise that it will work for Kowalski—Kowalski was recruited by agents of Zadkiel and told to wait in the middle of the desert for the Ghost Rider. Johnny Blaze (as Ghost Rider) did arrive in hot pursuit of Danny Ketch (as a new incarnation of Ghost Rider). Kowalski did manage to get

480-454: Is stunt motorcyclist Johnny Blaze , who sold his soul, to save the life of his foster father, agrees to give his soul to " Satan " (later revealed to be an arch-demon named Mephisto ). At night and when around evil, Blaze finds his flesh consumed by hellfire, causing his head to become a flaming skull. He rides a fiery motorcycle and wields blasts of hellfire from his body, usually from his hands. He eventually learns he has been bonded with

540-592: Is a Ghost Rider who has chains for tentacles. He is an alternate version of Doctor Octopus from Earth-1666 whose father Torbert Blaze trained him to have his motorcycle jump through a fiery hoop. In the Spider-Gwen universe (Earth-65), there evidently is a version of Ghost Rider whom that universe's Betty Brant dresses as for Halloween. This version of Ghost Rider, known as the Spirit of Vengeance, debuted in Guardians of

600-578: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Arthur Suydam Arthur Suydam was born May 18, 1953. His great-uncle, John Suydam, was an artist in the 19th-century Hudson River School of painting. He began drawing at age four, and while in high school, discovered a collection of workbooks from the Famous Artists Correspondence Course, from which he discovered Albert Dorne and Norman Rockwell , who became his early influences. A reader of comics throughout his life, he

660-491: Is distinguished by a deep purple skull, large fangs protruding from his upper jaw, and backswept curved horns on the top of his skull. In his superhuman form, Badilino was called Vengeance , and originally attempted to kill the Ghost Rider, believing him to be Zarathos. Vengeance later became the ally of Ghost Rider and Johnny Blaze. Vengeance also took on the role of the Ghost Rider and even semi-seriously referred to himself by that name when confronted by Spider-Man shortly after

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720-614: Is explained in Ultimate Comics: Avengers (vol. 2) #4. One day while on a cross-country trip across the United States, twenty-something couple Johnny Blaze and Roxanne Simpson come across a bar where they befriend a biker gang, who ply them with beer. The gang's friendly demeanor is a ruse, as they kill the intoxicated Blaze as part of a Satanic ritual. During the ritual, they barter their souls with Satan in exchange for wealth and power. Satan grants their request, but maintains

780-446: Is fused with Black Panther . Prince of Wakanda T'Challa was an arrogant boy who, because of his conflict with his father, was exiled from his place. He went to America where he found Jericho Simpson (fusion of Brother Voodoo and Crash Simpson) who became his new father figure and gave T'Challa a new name as Johnny Blaze. During a stunt performance, he sensed his father T'Chaka dying and got distracted which resulted in his own death. He

840-632: Is later revealed that Danny and his sister were Johnny Blaze's long-lost siblings. In 2000s comics, Blaze succeeds Ketch, becoming Ghost Rider again. In 2014, Robbie Reyes becomes Ghost Rider as part of the Marvel NOW! initiative. In May 2011, Ghost Rider placed 90th on IGN 's "Top 100 Comic Book Heroes" list. Nicolas Cage starred as the Johnny Blaze incarnation of the character in the 2007 film Ghost Rider and its 2012 sequel, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance . Gabriel Luna and Tom McComas portray

900-436: Is later seen in a park with Satan watching Roxanne, who was brought back to life with no memory of what happened. Satan agrees to let her live her life if Blaze continues to be his Ghost Rider, to which Blaze agrees. In the second volume of the series in issue #45, "What If Barbara Ketch Became Ghost Rider", Daniel Ketch 's sister Barbara becomes the Ghost Rider after Danny is killed in the graveyard . In this version, Barbara

960-462: Is revealed to be Marvel's incarnation of the Angel of Death/Judgment — are cooperative with each other. At the close of the series with (vol. 3) #93 (Feb. 1998), Ketch apparently died. The following year, however, Peter Parker: Spider-Man #93 (July 1999) revealed Ketch was still alive. Nearly a decade later, Marvel published the long-completed final issue as Ghost Rider Finale (Jan. 2007), which reprints

1020-450: Is revealed to be the former leader of the motorcycle gang, who sold his soul to become a Ghost Rider, a.k.a. "Vengeance", into which Blackthorne now transforms. During their confrontation, the Ghost Rider drags Vengeance into a church which turns them both back into human form, allowing the Punisher to finish off the whimpering Blackthorne. After pleading his case, Blaze is allowed to leave. He

1080-554: The Marvel Zombies -related book is a homage cover of a famous cover from Marvel history, featuring zombie versions of the characters. Ghost Rider Ghost Rider is the name of multiple superheroes or antiheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics . Marvel had previously used the name for a Western character whose name was later changed to Phantom Rider . The first supernatural Ghost Rider

1140-693: The New York City Police Department , is one-third of an "Organic Medallion of Power"; the other two are Ketch and Blaze (the Medallion itself was never explained in any true detail). He possesses powers more in line with those of the Zarathos version of Ghost Rider, although he also possesses the Penance Stare and his motorcycle seemed to share characteristics with the Noble Kale version. His appearance

1200-860: The Robbie Reyes and Johnny Blaze incarnations in the fourth season of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. , with Henry Simmons and Clark Gregg portraying original incarnations Alphonso Mackenzie and Phil Coulson . Following the Western comics character who originally used the name, the first superhero Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze , debuted in Marvel Spotlight issue #5 (Aug. 1972), created by Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas , writer Gary Friedrich and artist Mike Ploog . He received his own series in 1973, with penciller Jim Mooney handling most of

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1320-409: The 18th century and grew up with his abusive father Pastor Kale and his younger brother Dante. Noble fell in love with a black girl named Magdelena. But, because of the color of her skin and his father's strong religious views, the couple kept their love a secret from the world. They were forced to tell Pastor Kale when Magdelena bore Noble's child. Noble and Magdelena were then married. Shortly after

1380-623: The Amazing Spider's lair called the Web, Uncle Ben was about to plug Spider-Man into the machine. The Amazing Spider was caught between the machine and was placed in a comatose state. While in a coma, the Amazing Spider's soul arrived in Hell where Bruce Banner's Sorcerer Supreme counterpart died fighting the Infernal Hulk. Though Bruce's astral form stayed alive and helped return the Amazing Spider to life with

1440-764: The Galaxy , set in an alternate future of the Marvel Universe. He has the ability to traverse space and fire spike projectiles from his forearms. This Ghost Rider is a religious zealot, embittered toward a church (a version of the Universal Church of Truth ) proclaiming it would produce its god in the flesh. That being, the Protege , is destroyed by the Celestial Scathan the Approver . This Ghost Rider refers to himself simply as

1500-580: The Ghost Rider assisted the prehistoric Avengers (consisting of Agamotto, Odin, Lady Phoenix, and prehistoric versions of the Black Panther , Iron Fist , and Star Brand ) in fighting an out of control Celestial called the Fallen; which resulted in his woolly mammoth getting killed in action. The Ghost Rider swore revenge and assisted his teammates in defeating the Fallen and sealing it away underground in what would become South Africa. The Ghost Rider later assisted

1560-406: The Ghost Rider in the ensuing battle, destroying Blackheart and ruling Hell during Ketch's absences. In the 19th century, while her tribe was being attacked by the U.S. Army, Kushala's parents were killed and, in an act of rage, she prayed to her creator, but instead was possessed by a Spirit of Vengeance. Then she burnt everyone until all that remained were their spirits. After becoming possessed by

1620-401: The Ghost Rider. When he returned to Earth, however, Thanos was already gone and everything on the planet was dead. Roaming endlessly and undying with no one to kill or love, the Ghost Rider spent the next countless years alone. He eventually began to lose his mind when even Mephisto fell silent to his calls. When a badly injured Galactus arrived on Earth seeking help against Thanos, unaware that

1680-528: The Ghost Riders possess formidable superhuman strength, enough to easily pick up a truck and hurl it across a road. It has been stated that Johnny Blaze as Ghost Rider can bench press around 25 tons (50,000 lbs) (or more as seen in World War Hulk ). Each Ghost Rider entity also had abilities specific to him or her. Naomi Kale is the mother of Johnny Blaze, Danny Ketch, and Barbara Ketch. Noble lived in

1740-505: The Ghost Riders where they ride their versions of the Hell-Cycle. They attacked Logan and nearly beat him before they were killed by Hawkeye . Logan later fought some Ghost Riders and killed several of them, as one of them had their arm eaten by Bruce Banner Jr. During the " Devil's Reign " storyline, Doctor Octopus went into the Multiverse and started forming his Superior Four. One of them

1800-512: The Incarcerated . Arthur Suydam's comic book work includes such titles as Batman , Conan , Tarzan , Predator , Aliens and Death Dealer . His cover work includes Marvel Zombies , Ghost Rider , Hellstorm , Moon Knight , Wolverine , Marvel Zombies vs. The Army of Darkness , and Raise the Dead . Suydam created the box art for the game Touch the Dead , and provided

1860-545: The Spirit of Vengeance, Kushala traveled the world seeking out and studying different forms of magic in an attempt to cure herself. Her skills in the mystic arts eventually led to her becoming the Sorcerer Supreme of her era. The Ghost Rider is a human who can transform into a skeletal superhuman wreathed in ethereal flame and given supernatural powers. The abnormal motorcycle he rides can travel faster than any conventional vehicle and perform impossible feats such as riding up

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1920-503: The Spirit of Vengeance, although his real name is given as Autolycus , from the planet Sarka. After answering a distress call from Firelord , the Guardians of the Galaxy help a planet in peril, this Ghost Rider eventually helps to destroy the threat. The Spirit of Vengeance joins several other powerful beings including Martinex , Hollywood , Replica , Firelord, Phoenix IX and Mainframe . The heroes, rallied by Martinex, stay together as

1980-600: The White House issues an executive order kill the Ghost Rider. The Avengers are recruited for the mission with no knowledge of the Ghost Rider except that he is 7 ft tall and has the strength of Thor. When the Avengers are unsuccessful in stopping the Ghost Rider from killing his next target, the truth behind the Ghost Rider's selection of targets is learned, and the Vice President of the United States, Robert R. Blackthorne

2040-535: The apparent death of Ghost Rider in battle with Zarathos and acolytes The Fallen. Vengeance killed himself, along with the villain Hellgate, by triggering a massive explosion through his Hellfire, the source of the mystical flames that encompass the bones of both Vengeance and Ghost Rider. Vengeance reappears in the last four issues of Ghost Rider (vol. 3), involved in Blackheart 's plans to kill Noble Kale. Vengeance aids

2100-544: The cover art to the Mickey Spillane (with Max Allan Collins ) novel Dead Street . He has also done cover artwork for the horror punk band the Misfits , including their 2009 single " Land of the Dead " and 2011 album The Devil's Rain . He has also done several album covers for The Misfits. Suydam's subsequent work includes Kiss Zombies and Red Sonja vs. Mars Attacks for Dynamite Publishing. The cover of each issue of

2160-490: The deaths instrumental in helping set forth the Spirit of Vengeance. During the 19th century, an unnamed Ghost Rider was active during the American frontier . He targeted anyone who killed Native American women and children or who cut off their scalps. Deputy Kowalski was a normal cop in a small town until Ghost Rider rode in one day. It was then that Kowalski was kidnapped by a local cannibal who cut off his hand. Events transpired that led to Kowalski escaping and developing

2220-413: The demon Zarathos . Blaze is featured in the series Ghost Rider (vol. 2) from 1972 to 1983. The subsequent Ghost Rider series (1990–1998) features Danny Ketch as a new Ghost Rider. After his sister was injured by ninja gangsters , Ketch comes in contact with a motorcycle that contains the essence of a Spirit of Vengeance. Blaze reappears in this 1990s series as a supporting character , and it

2280-676: The editorial staff of the anthology magazine Penthouse Comix . In addition to creating his "Libby in the Lost World" series to the publication, he also served as colorist on other contributors' contributions, and as an adviser to editors George Caragonne and Bob Guccione in selecting contributors to the magazine. Suydam's other creator-owned work includes Arthur Suydam: The Art of the Barbarian , Skin Deep , The Alien Encounters Poster Book , Visions: The Art of Arthur Suydam , and Bedtime Stories for

2340-560: The first Wendigo . During the fight, the Rider took the bones of the dead that the Wendigo had killed and used them to form a weapon; the earliest version of the Ghost Rider's signature chain. The Rider fought the Wendigo until finally it and the Rider's woolly mammoth tumbled over a cliff. Afterwards, Ghost was approached by Odin and Lady Phoenix to join the prehistoric version of the Avengers. Upon imbuing his hellfire into another woolly mammoth,

2400-582: The first nine issues. Several different creative teams mixed-and-matched until penciller Don Perlin began a considerably long stint with issue #26, eventually joined by writer Michael Fleisher through issue #58. The series ran through issue #81 (June 1983). Blaze returned as Ghost Rider in a 2001 six-issue miniseries written by Devin Grayson ; a second miniseries written by Garth Ennis in 2005, and an ongoing monthly series that began publication in July 2006. Johnny Blaze

2460-401: The first time in this story arc by writer Jason Aaron and artist Tan Eng Huat. Daniel Ketch returns with a new mission: to collect the powers of all the Ghost Riders for the angel Zadkiel to prevent the corruption of the powers with their human hosts. Zadkiel has other motives he keeps to himself, for which he needs the powers of the riders to tear down the walls of New Jerusalem and wage war on

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2520-446: The form of a snake, who tells him to say its name. Ghost does that and is bonded with a Spirit of Vengeance; after which he imbued his newly acquired hellfire into the mammoth. Other humans had never seen someone ride an animal before and began referring to Ghost as "the Rider". The Rider continued his search and five years later, eventually caught up with the man who devoured his tribe. The man transformed once more, revealing himself to be

2580-492: The heavens. A version of Ghost Rider appeared in the miniseries Ghost Rider: Trail of Tears #1–6 (April–Sept. 2007) by writer Garth Ennis and artist Clayton Crain . Set during the American Civil War , it finds Confederate officer Travis Parham avenging the murders of his friend, an ex-slave named Caleb and Caleb's family. Parham meets a horse-riding Ghost Rider who seeks the same men. Eventually, Parham learns about

2640-414: The last issue and the previously unpublished Ghost Rider (vol. 3) #94. During the 2011 storyline " Fear Itself ", a Nicaraguan woman named Alejandra Jones becomes Ghost Rider through a ritual performed by a man named Adam. Though she demonstrates many previously unknown powers of the Ghost Rider entity, she is deprived of its full power when Johnny Blaze takes back most of this power in (Vol. 7) #9. She

2700-463: The marriage, Magdelena discovered Pastor Kale's dark secret; he was a servant of the dark lord Mephisto. To cover up Magdelena's findings, Pastor Kale accused her of witchcraft and had her burned at the stake. Knowing that his son, Noble, would object, he had him drugged, tortured and beaten in the church cellar. Just before Magdelena died, she used a curse to summon demons that avenge wronged women. The demons were called "Furies" and they started killing

2760-464: The new Galactic Guardians. On Earth-11638, this version of Spider-Man is called the Amazing Spider who is rich, powerful, and popular where none of his loved ones has died. Peter runs Parker Technologies and his Uncle Ben spurs him to be the best. Upon inventing a portal technology, he unknowingly brought Earth-616's Spider-Man, Deadpool, and Hulk to Earth-11638. During a scuffle with Spider-Man in

2820-607: The population of Earth had already been killed by him, the Ghost Rider offered the dead planet to him in exchange for the chance of punishing the Mad Titan as his herald, which the Devourer of Worlds accepted. Bestowed with the Power Cosmic, Ghost Rider became Cosmic Ghost Rider. Zero Cochrane , who in the Marvel 2099 alternate timeline is a cybernetic take on the Spirit of Vengeance, is not

2880-578: The prehistoric Avengers in fighting the First Host. During the 11th century, a Native American chieftain from the Sioux nation named Hellhawk sported the powers of the Ghost Rider. He was part of Thor's Avengers of 1,000 A.D . During the 17th century, Hellhawk developed a rivalry with Noble Kane. He was later killed by Narcosis to serve as a warning to Mephisto by Belasco to keep his Spirits of Vengeance out of Limbo. Seven riders show their flaming heads for

2940-594: The souls of the repentant damned which gave him a second chance to live. When he awoke, he found himself transformed into a new character called the Ghost Spider . To make amends with Spider-Man, Ghost Spider transported him, Deadpool, and Hulk back to Earth-616. In the Ultimate Marvel Universe, Ghost Rider made his debut in Ultimate Comics: Avengers (vol. 2) #2. Ultimate Ghost Rider's origin

3000-465: The townspeople. Fearing death, Pastor Kale struck a deal with Mephisto. In return for his safety, Mephisto got Noble's soul. Mephisto realized that Noble was attached to a piece of the Medallion of Power and he activated the piece to transform Noble into the original "Spirit of Vengeance". When Ghost Rider had destroyed the Furies, Pastor offered him human flesh - Noble's son. Noble, in the guise of Ghost Rider,

3060-510: The uninfected; he then appears briefly in "Marvel Zombies" at the point in which the zombie heroes of New York are making their assault on the Silver Surfer. He later appears in Marvel Zombies 3 as an infected while chasing Machine Man and is then easily decapitated. During the original " Old Man Logan " story arc that took place on Earth-807128, there is a scavenging biker gang called

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3120-506: The universe, Frank Castle 's early life was seemingly similar to that of the Frank Castle of Earth-616 . However, when Thanos came to Earth, the Punisher was one of the last casualties during the last stand of the heroes and his soul was subsequently sent to Hell. Willing to give anything to punish Thanos for slaughtering his planet, the Punisher signed a demonic deal with Mephisto and became

3180-409: The upper hand. The deceased Blaze also makes a deal that Satan will get his soul in exchange for the assured safety of Roxanne. For 20 years, Blaze trains to become the Ghost Rider, burning away his Christian baptism, and is sent into the world to get his revenge. He tracks down and kills the members of the motorcycle gang — now rich and in positions of power – individually. In response to these deaths,

3240-467: Was also established as an ancestor of Jennifer Kale . Due to the Celestial Progenitor presence influencing human evolution, in 1,000,000 B.C., certain humans became much more intelligent than others as well as able to speak a new language. However, they had to hide that gift from their brethren for fear of being ostracized. One day, a boy that was gifted with the ability to speak is approached by

3300-707: Was also inspired by the art of Frank Frazetta and Graham Ingels . Suydam's first published work appeared in Warren Publishing 's Creepy magazine. Suydam has contributed work to many publications, House of Secrets , House of Mystery , Epic Illustrated and National Lampoon , as well as international sci-fi and comic anthologies. Suydam's creator-owned projects include Mudwogs and Mudwogs II , which first appeared in Heavy Metal magazine, The Adventures of Cholly and Flytrap , and Demon Dreams #1–2 (1984) for Pacific Comics . In 1993 Suydam joined

3360-573: Was killed by Carnage during the Absolute Carnage event. In 2014, a new character took on the Ghost Rider mantle: a Mexican-American resident of East Los Angeles named Roberto " Robbie " Reyes , who drives a black classic muscle car reminiscent of a modified 1969 Dodge Charger rather than a motorcycle. Robbie Reyes was created by writer/artist Felipe Smith and designed by Smith and artist Tradd Moore. Michael Badilino , an ex-member of

3420-507: Was partnered with The Orb and was to stop Blaze and Ketch from reaching a monastery which contained a gateway to Heaven . Kowalski was easily defeated by both Ghost Riders and was left as a pet with the monastery's Mother Superior. Vengeance was later freed by the Shadow Council and joins the ninth incarnation of the Masters of Evil . In an alternate reality where Thanos conquered all

3480-408: Was the son of Naomi Blaze and Barton Blaze. Naomi was the previous Ghost Rider. The next Ghost Rider, a young man named Daniel " Danny " Ketch (Johnny Blaze's long-lost younger brother), debuted in Ghost Rider (vol. 3) #1 (May 1990). This Ghost Rider was nearly identical to the previous, although his costume was now a black leather biker jacket with spiked shoulder-pads, grey leather pants, and

3540-493: Was then revived by Zarathos, half-sister of Bast and offered to him powers in exchange of eating the souls of sinners. At first, he was reluctant. When battling his father's killers, he accepted the offer and became Ghost Panther and battled Erik Killraven (fusion of Erik Killmonger and Killraven ) while riding a burning black panther . Ghost Rider is seen in Marvel Zombies: Dead Days #1 (May 2007) as one of

3600-452: Was unwilling to eat his own child and he killed himself. When Mephisto later appeared to claim Noble's soul, Mephisto's brother, the archangel Uriel, appeared and demanded that the soul of Noble Kale be spared. No agreement could be reached, and therefore a compromise was made whereby Noble's soul could not be claimed by either realm; but instead, his soul would remain in the void until re-bonded with certain members of his family. Noble Kale

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