Spirits of Vengeance

Creation & Design

The Spirits of Vengeance were created to explore darker themes within the Marvel Universe, combining horror elements with superhero narratives.

Early Years

The concept was introduced in the early 1970s, with Ghost Rider being one of the first characters to embody this theme, followed by others like Blade and Hellstorm.

Character Development

Over the years, the Spirits of Vengeance have evolved, with various characters taking on the mantle and exploring themes of justice, vengeance, and redemption.

Cultural Reception

The Spirits of Vengeance have received a mixed to positive reception, praised for their unique blend of horror and superhero elements.

Character Details

Real Name:
Various (including Ghost Rider, Blade, and others)
First Appearance:
Ghost Rider #28
Aliases:
Ghost Rider, Blade, Hellstorm
Species:
Human/Demon
Gender:
varies
Affiliations:
Midnight Sons, The Avengers, The Defenders
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Regeneration, Hellfire manipulation
Equipment:
Hellfire motorcycle, Weapons infused with magic
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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Marvel ⋅ 2008
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1st appearance of Nima, the Ghost Rider of Tibet

Revelation that there have been many different Ghost Riders throughout time

Marvel ⋅ 2009
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1st appearance of Molek, the Ghost Rider of the Middle East

1st appearance of Bai Gu Jing, the Ghost Rider of China

Marvel ⋅ 2009
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1st appearance of the Ghost Rider of Japan, Yoshio Kannabe who wields a spiked club made of Hellfire

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1st team appearance of a new Spirits of Vengeance: Ghost Rider(Johnny Blaze), Daimon Helstrom, Satana, and Blade

1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Variant cover art by Mark Texeira

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Variant second printing cover art by Ken Lashley

Cover art inspired by Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975)

Ghost Rider #1

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Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Variant wraparound cover art by Ryan Stegman featuring a multitude of Spirits of Vengeance

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