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Ghost Rider (Ketch)
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Creation & Design

Danny Ketch was created by writer Howard Mackie and artist Javier Saltares as a new incarnation of Ghost Rider, introduced in the early 1990s to revitalize the character's popularity.

Early Years

Danny Ketch discovers the Ghost Rider spirit after a traumatic event involving his sister, leading him to become the new Ghost Rider and battle various supernatural threats.

Character Development

Over the years, Danny Ketch has evolved from a reluctant hero to a powerful force for good, grappling with the moral implications of his powers and the legacy of the Ghost Rider.

Cultural Reception

Danny Ketch's introduction as Ghost Rider was well-received, leading to a resurgence of interest in the character and the supernatural genre in comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Danny Ketch
First Appearance:
Marvel Age #87
Aliases:
Ghost Rider, Spirit of Vengeance
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Midnight Sons, The Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D.
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Hellfire manipulation, Motorcycle riding
Equipment:
Hell Cycle, Chains imbued with hellfire
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Marvel Age #87
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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Marvel Age #87
 
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Five-page preview of Ghost Rider #1 (1990) introducing Danny Ketch as the new Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider #1
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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Ghost Rider #1
 
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1st appearance of Daniel Ketch as the second Marvel Ghost Rider, possessed by Noble Kale

1st appearance of Deathwatch, a demonic entity

Marc Spector: Moon Knight #25
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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Marc Spector: Moon Knight #25
 
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First team-up of Moon Knight and Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider #28
Marvel ⋅ 1992
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Ghost Rider #28
 
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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: Hot Pursuit #1
Marvel ⋅ 1993
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Ghost Rider: Hot Pursuit #1
 
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Promotional giveaway offered exclusively by Kay-Bee Toy Stores

Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #50
Marvel ⋅ 1993
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Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #50
 
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1st team appearance of the Secret Defenders: Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider, Hulk

Deadpool Team-Up #897
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Deadpool Team-Up #897
 
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First meeting of Deadpool and Ghost Riders, Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch

Ghost Rider #4
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1:10 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Variant design cover art by Aaron Kuder

Danny Ketch as the Spirit of Corruption

King In Black: Ghost Rider #1
Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Danny Ketch assumes the name Death Rider

Ghost Rider #1
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Variant cover art by E.J. Su

Ghost Rider #1
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1:100 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Variant cover art by Adam Kubert

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