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Caretaker
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Creation & Design

Caretaker was created to serve as a guardian figure within the Ghost Rider mythos, embodying the themes of sacrifice and duty.

Early Years

Caretaker first appeared in the early 1990s, during a time when supernatural elements were being integrated into the Marvel Universe, particularly through the Ghost Rider series.

Character Development

Over the years, Caretaker has evolved from a mere supporting character to a pivotal figure in the supernatural side of the Marvel Universe, often serving as a bridge between the heroes and the mystical elements they encounter.

Cultural Reception

Caretaker has been well-received by fans of the supernatural genre within comics, appreciated for his depth and the moral complexities he brings to the stories.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
First Appearance:
Ghost Rider #28
Aliases:
The Caretaker, The Keeper
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Ghost Riders, The Midnight Sons
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Immortality, Healing
Equipment:
Mystical artifacts, Ancient texts
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Ghost Rider #28
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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Ghost Rider #28
 
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Key Facts

1st cameo team appearance of The Nine aka the Midnight Sons: Ghost Rider (Ketch), Johnny Blaze, Morbius, Blade, Hannibal King, Frank Drake, Sam Buchanan, Victoria Montesi, Louise Hastings

1st appearance of the Caretaker

1st appearance of Lilith, mother of demons

1st appearance of Meatmarket, offspring of Lilith

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[July 2021 - reports that Marvel registered the LLC, Richmond Street Productions for a streaming series leading speculators to believe that it is a reference to the location of the cemetery where Dan Ketch was resurrected as the Ghost Rider / July 2022 - Midnight Sons was trademarked by Marvel along with other titles that are proven to be official / May 2023 - Mia Goth confirmed to portray Lilith in Blade]

Ghost Rider #27
Marvel ⋅ 2008
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Ghost Rider #27
 
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1st appearance of Sister Sara as Caretaker

1st full cameo appearance of Zadkiel, overseer of the Spirits of Vengeance

Death of the first Caretaker

Sister Sara has a vision of many Ghost Riders

Ghost Rider #26
Marvel ⋅ 2008
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Ghost Rider #26
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Sister Sara, becomes the second Caretaker in Ghost Rider #27 (2008)

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