Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze)

Ghost Rider is a superhero published by Marvel Comics. Created by Gary Friedrich, Roy Thomas, and Mike Ploog, Ghost Rider first appeared in Marvel Spotlight #5 (August 1972). After seven issues, the character received his own series in 1973. Ghost Rider has since appeared in various Marvel media, including two live action films portrayed by Nicholas Cage. Johnny Blaze, a stunt cyclist, sold his soul to the demon Mephisto in order to save his mentor and father figure "Crash" Simpson, who was afflicted with cancer. Magically cured of his disease, Simpson would later get killed in a stunt gone wrong, and Mephisto appeared once more to remind Johnny of his deal. Johnny was made into the Ghost Rider, the leather-clad Spirit of Vengeance with a flaming skull for a head. Johnny would transform into the Ghost Rider whenever he is in the presence of evil, sending the wicked souls to Hell.