 Digital Comics Spotlight: Ghost Rider
Johny Blaze takes a trip down the world's nastiest highway courtesy of Jason Aaron and Roland Boschi
Posted: 2009-06-11 00:00:00 Updated: 2009-06-16 10:20:28 Each week we highlight a classic storyline told in full inside Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited, the greatest collection of Marvel comics available online! This week we explore GHOST RIDER: HELL-BENT & HEAVEN BOUND! By Ben Morse
Johnny Blaze has been on many a wild ride in his day, but even he couldn't have known what writer Jason Aaron had in store when he took the wheel of Ghost Rider's motorcycle.
On a day seemingly like any other, Blaze rolls into a sleepy little town that sure doesn't seem like it's got anything to hide. But the Ghost Rider has come on a mission of vengeance, seeking answers about his own origins, and both heaven and hell forgive whoever gets in his way.
As it turns out, plenty of colorful characters step in between Blaze and his quarry, including a cadre of machine gun-toting nurses, cannibalistic ghosts haunting a stretch of haunted highway and a police force in way over their collective head. The odds may seem stacked against the Spirit of Vengeance, but he's got a scythe.
Aaron and artist Rolan Boschi ignite their run on GHOST RIDER with an over-the-top thrill ride that combines gory horror with high adventure. Will Ghost Rider find what he's looking for or go down in a Blaze of glory?
Start reading GHOST RIDER: HELL-BENT & HEAVEN BOUND now in Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited!
Check out more adventures of Ghost Rider on Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited! Not a subscriber? Sign up now!
Check out the official Marvel Shop for your favorite Marvel Heroes!
Download episodes of "X-Men: Evolution" and "Wolverine and the X-Men" now on iTunes!
Jason Aaron is one of the best things that ever happened to Ghost Rider.
'Nuff said. |
Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze) Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze) appears in: Marvel Reading Circle: ASM #620In the inaugural episode of our new video series where Marvel Comics editors gather to read and discuss comics, they tackle AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #620. MSH: What The--?! Winter Games: Day 9It's day 9 of the 2010 Winter Games and the stars of "Marvel Super Heroes: What The--?!" are on hand to provide full coverage of the festivities! Speed skating and politics don't really mix, or do they?! Check out what happens at the medals ceremony when Cannonball claims victory for his, uh, country? Starring the voices of TNA Wrestling Superstars, AJ Styles, Daniels and Desmond Wolfe -- this one's a veritable United Nations of nuttiness! Spider-Man 1967 Episode 45"Knight Must Fall": King Arthur the play is in town and one of the Knights of the Round Table is at large! Can Spider-Man save his job at the Daily Bugle, and defeat Sir Galahad before he steals King Arthur's sword? Find out!
"The Devious Dr. Dumpty": The Dastardly Man of Science Dr. Dumpty goes on a gas filled crime spree! Stealing a million dollars in jewels from starlet Rachelle Wells, the Mad Doctor attempts to steal a golden mask from Africa, but will Peter Parker's science know-how overcome the Doctor's? Super Hero Squad Show: Tom Kenny InterviewThe voice of Iron Man, Captain America and M.O.D.O.K., Tom Kenny, talks to Marvel.com about playing two of the most iconic characters in Marvel history and one creepy, big head on a chair from ''The Super Hero Squad Show!'' Spider-Man (1994), Episode 30During Doctor Octopus' attack, Spider-Man loses his memory. Realizing the opportunity at hand, Doctor Octopus convinces Spider-Man to become his partner in crime. Luckily for Spidey, Tyana and a cabbie named Mousie witness the incident and hatch a plan to save their favorite super hero! X-Men (1992) - Season 3, Episode 43The X-Men battle Lilandra's Imperial Guards for custody of Phoenix/Jean Grey. When Phoenix falls in battle, Xavier seizes the opportunity to immobilize the Phoenix and commands the X-Men to destroy their own teammate! Marvel Hotline: Steve WackerSenior Editor Steve Wacker discusses DAREDEVIL #505, on sale February 17, 2010, in this episode of Marvel Hotline! MSH: What The--?! Winter Games: Day 3Day 3: Paired Figure Skating
It's day 3 of the 2010 Winter Games and the stars of "Marvel Super Heroes: What The--?!" are on hand to provide full coverage of the festivities! MSH: What The--?! Winter Games: Day 2It's the second day of the 2010 Winter Games and the stars of "Marvel Super Heroes: What The--?!" are on hand to provide full coverage of the festivities! Day 2 event: Long Distance Ski Jump! MSH: What The--?! Winter Games: Day 1It's the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Games and the stars of "Marvel Super Heroes: What The--?!" are on hand to provide full coverage of the festivities! Spider-Man 1967 Episode 44"Super Swami": While napping after a long night on patrol, Spider-Man wakes up to an unprecedented illusion! A floating Eye, firing beams of fire, causes blizzards in the heat of summer and bridges and tunnels to disappear, all caused by Coga the Great Super Swami of Storms! How will our favorite Wall-Crawler escape the Swami's Snow Globe of Doom to save Manhattan?
"The Birth of Micro Man": Peter Parker unwillingly helps the fugitive Micro Man get away from prison. Realizing his mistake, will Spider-Man be able to survive his shrink ray to put an end to the Kingdom Come Machine? The Fallen Angel Files: Desmond WolfeDaniels returns to Marvel.com and chats about comics with fellow TNA superstar Desmond Wolfe! But what happens when Wolfe turns the tables and interviews the Fallen Angel?! Watch and find out! Spider-Man (1994), Episode 29Peter is on the brink of giving up the Spider-Man costume when he meets a mystic figure named Madame Web and his biggest fan, a little girl called Tyana. Meanwhile, Doctor Octopus returns and attacks Spider-Man with his new Octobot. The Weekly Watcher: February 5, 2010Alexa Mendez forges her own destiny, discussing "Planet Hulk" and "Wolverine and the X-Men" animated releases, Iron Man 2 game news and much more! Spider-Man 1967 Episode 43"The Vanishing Doctor Vespasian:" A mad genius, Doctor Vespasian, discovers a breakthrough chemical that allows him to become invisible. Using his new power of invisibility, Doctor Vespasian goes on a bank robbing spree. Fed up with the unending string of robberies, the city asks Spider-Man for help. |
