Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze)

Johnathon "Johnny" Blaze a.k.a Ghost Rider is a fictional character and antihero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Fictional character biography

The character is an American motorcycle stunt performer, and entertainer turned Spirit of Vengeance. He was the son of famed stuntman Barton Blaze who tragically died during a stunt. He became bound to Zarathos the Spirit of Vengeance after making a deal with the Demon Mephisto to spare the life of his surrogate father Crash Simpson. Now with the power to control Hellfire and to inflict pain on those he deemed evil with his Penance Stare, Blaze seeks vengeance riding his Hell Cycle as the Ghost Rider.

In other media

The character has been featured in various media adaptations, such as television series, feature movies, and video games. The character was portrayed by Nicolas Cage in the movies Ghost Rider (2007) and Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012).