Ghost Rider (Ketch)
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
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:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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Marvel Age #87
Marvel
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1990
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Vol. 1
Five-page preview of Ghost Rider #1 (1990) introducing Danny Ketch as the new Ghost Rider
Five-page preview of Ghost Rider #1 (1990) introducing Danny Ketch as the new Ghost Rider
Ghost Rider #1
Marvel
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1990
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Daniel Ketch as the second Marvel Ghost Rider, possessed by Noble Kale
1st appearance of Deathwatch, a demonic entity
1st appearance of Barbara Ketch, the sister of Daniel who later becomes the Spirit of Violence
1st appearance of Stacy Dolan, a former cop and friend of the Ketch family
1st appearance of Daniel Ketch as the second Marvel Ghost Rider, possessed by Noble Kale
1st appearance of Deathwatch, a demonic entity
1st appearance of Barbara Ketch, the sister of Daniel who later becomes the Spirit of Violence
1st appearance of Stacy Dolan, a former cop and friend of the Ketch family
Ghost Rider #7
Marvel
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1990
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Vol. 2
Death of Barbara Ketch, killed by Blackout
Marc Spector: Moon Knight #25
Marvel
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1991
•
Vol. 1
First team-up of Moon Knight and Ghost Rider
Ghost Rider #28
Marvel
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1992
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Vol. 2
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
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
Ghost Rider: Hot Pursuit #1
Marvel
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1993
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Vol. 1
Promotional giveaway offered exclusively by Kay-Bee Toy Stores
Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #50
Marvel
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1993
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Secret Defenders: Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider, Hulk
1st team appearance of the Secret Defenders: Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider, Hulk
Deadpool Team-Up #897
Marvel
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2010
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Vol. 2
First meeting of Deadpool and Ghost Riders, Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch
First meeting of Deadpool and Ghost Riders, Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch
Ghost Rider #4
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 8
Danny Ketch becomes the Spirit of Corruption after the beheading death of Necrosis, the former avatar of the Spirit of Corruption
Danny Ketch becomes the Spirit of Corruption after the beheading death of Necrosis, the former avatar of the Spirit of Corruption
Variant design cover art by Aaron Kuder
Danny Ketch as the Spirit of Corruption
Variant design cover art by Aaron Kuder
Danny Ketch as the Spirit of Corruption
King In Black: Ghost Rider #1
Marvel
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2021
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Vol. 1
Danny Ketch assumes the name Death Rider
Variant cover art by E.J. Su
Variant cover art by Adam Kubert
Hidden Gem edition
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