{"product_id":"ghost-rider-annual-1-1993-nm","title":"Ghost Rider Annual # 1 1993 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGhost Rider Annual # 1\u003c\/b\u003e October 1993 is a 64-page oversized issue featuring Danny Ketch as the Spirit of Vengeance. It is primarily notable for introducing the villain Night Terror, a specialized vampire created by a shadow intelligence agency. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Taste of Power!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe primary narrative, written by Howard Mackie with pencils by Chris Bachalo, introduces Carl Blake, an operative transformed into the vampire Night Terror. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNight Terror's Origin: A former contract killer who became a vampire, Blake suffers from memory loss and realizes he absorbs the memories of those whose blood he drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: After killing gangsters in a park, Night Terror is confronted by Ghost Rider. During the fight, Night Terror actually bites Ghost Rider, absorbing some of his power and essence before fleeing to a nondescript office building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Climax: The office is revealed to be a base for the agency that created him. They trigger a self-destruct to hide their tracks, but Night Terror escapes by turning into mist while Ghost Rider rescues the sole human survivor. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\"Night Terror: The Origin\": A second story focuses on Night Terror searching for his own history, though it leaves many questions unanswered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Stone-Turner: A third story introduces a minor new villain who can turn people to stone, though he never appeared in subsequent comics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePin-ups: The issue includes character pin-ups illustrated by Mark Buckingham, Isaac Cordova, and Brad Vancata.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMajor \u003cb\u003eFirst Appearance: Night Terror\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNight Terror (Carl Blake): The primary debut of the issue. He is a \"vampire\" created through mystical and biological experimentation by a shadowy government agency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eUnique Abilities: Unlike traditional vampires, Night Terror absorbs the memories and skills of those whose blood he consumes. In this debut, he even bites Ghost Rider, temporarily absorbing some of the Spirit of Vengeance's essence. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue features several other minor first appearances across its three stories:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Wanderer: A government agent who appears in the secondary story, \"Lost in the Night\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRigor Mortis: A minor antagonist introduced in the third story, \"The Worm Turns\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMs. Malone and Mr. Balin: Supporting characters introduced in the main \"Taste of Power\" storyline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGang Members: Characters named Dis, Trash, and L.J. make their first appearances as members of a local street gang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47741221666916,"sku":"BK321","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_23_13_15_24_694.jpg?v=1769195837","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/ghost-rider-annual-1-1993-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}