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Creation & Design

Cosmic Ghost Rider was created by writer Donny Cates and artist Geoff Shaw, first appearing in 'Thanos' #13. The character is a unique blend of the Ghost Rider mythos and cosmic elements of the Marvel Universe.

Early Years

Originally, Frank Castle was the Punisher, a vigilante who fought crime with lethal force. After a series of events involving Thanos and the cosmic powers, he became the Cosmic Ghost Rider, gaining new abilities and responsibilities.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Cosmic Ghost Rider evolves from a harbinger of vengeance to a more complex character who grapples with his past and seeks redemption while navigating the cosmic landscape.

Cultural Reception

Cosmic Ghost Rider has received positive reviews for his unique blend of humor, tragedy, and cosmic adventure, appealing to both new and longtime fans.

Character Details

Real Name:
Frank Castle
First Appearance:
What If...? #25
Aliases:
Ghost Rider, Cosmic Rider
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Cosmic powers, Hellfire manipulation
Equipment:
Cosmic motorcycle, Hellfire weapons
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
white
Hair Color:
black

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What If...? #25
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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What If...? #25
 
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Includes a one-page story titled 'What if the Punisher were a Herald of Galactus' which has Frank riding a space motorcycle with two massive guns he used to destroy a planet, reminiscent of Cosmic Ghost Rider

Marvel Knights: Millennial Visions #1
Marvel ⋅ 2002
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Marvel Knights: Millennial Visions #1
 
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Cover appearance of a Punisher/Ghost Rider character, reminiscent of Cosmic Ghost Rider

Thanos #13
Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Thanos #13
 
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1st appearance of Cosmic Ghost Rider, who was once the Punisher until he became a Herald of Galactus

1st appearance of King Thanos

Thanos #14
Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Thanos #14
 
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2nd appearance and first cover appearance of Cosmic Ghost Rider

Thanos #15
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Thanos #15
 
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Cosmic Ghost Rider revealed to be Frank Castle in the far future

1st cameo appearance of Silver Surfer as the Fallen One

Thanos #13
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Thanos #13
 
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Second printing

Copies ordered by retailers: 3,030

Thanos #16
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Thanos #16
 
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Origin of Cosmic Ghost Rider

1st full appearance of the Silver Surfer as The Fallen One aka Silver Surfer Black

Thanos #13
3rd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Variant third printing cover art by Geoff Shaw

Thanos #16
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Second printing

Cosmic Ghost Rider #1
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Cosmic Ghost Rider #1
 
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Premiere issue of Cosmic Ghost Rider, Frank Castle, introduced in Thanos #13

1st appearance of Baby Thanos

Cosmic Ghost Rider #1
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Variant second printing cover art by Geoff Shaw

Cosmic Ghost Rider #1
SDCC ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Cosmic Ghost Rider #1
 
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Glow-in-the-dark cover art by J. Scott Campbell, limited to 1,000 copies

San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive

Guardians of the Galaxy #1
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Guardians of the Galaxy #1
 
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1st appearance of the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Star-Lord, Cosmic Ghost Rider, Phyla-Vell, Moondragon, Beta Ray Bill and Groot

Guardians of the Galaxy #2
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Guardians of the Galaxy #2
 
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Variant cover art by Matteo Scalera featuring Cosmic Ghost Rider

Revenge of the Cosmic Ghost Rider #1
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Revenge of the Cosmic Ghost Rider #1
 
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1st appearance and origin of Cosmic King

Revenge of the Cosmic Ghost Rider #1
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Variant cover art by Gerard Zaffino

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