{"product_id":"the-original-ghost-rider-rides-again-1-1991-nm","title":"The Original Ghost Rider Rides Again # 1 1991 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Original Ghost Rider Rides Again # 1\u003c\/b\u003e (July 1991) is the debut of a series that reprinted classic 1970s and 80s adventures of the first Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze, following the massive success of the new Danny Ketch Ghost Rider series. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 52-page issue primarily serves as an origin retelling for Johnny Blaze, combining story elements from his earliest appearances. It features a script by Roger Stern with art by Bob Budiansky and Joe Rubinstein. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFraming Narrative: The story begins late at night with a somber Johnny Blaze entering a church to confess his life story to a priest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Origin Recap: Johnny recounts his deal with the demon Mephisto to save his adoptive father, Crash Simpson, from cancer, which ultimately led to him being bonded to the demon Zarathos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Twist: At the end of his confession, Johnny reveals he knows the \"priest\" is actually a thief in disguise who murdered the real clergyman. When the thief attempts to flee, Johnny transforms and uses his hellfire powers to sear the criminal's soul. \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\"Personal Demons\": The issue also includes a secondary story where Ghost Rider intervenes in an abusive relationship, leading to a confrontation with a thug named Harry Donovan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCarnival Life: Flashbacks and subplots explore Johnny's life at the Quentin Carnival, his relationship with Roxanne Simpson, and his rivalry with stunt rider Flagg Fargo. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThough originally intended as a seven-part limited series, the title ran longer due to high fan interest in Blaze's early stories. It is valued today for providing a comprehensive look at the original Spirit of Vengeance for a 90s audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47740814884964,"sku":"BK28","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_20_19_37_42_684.jpg?v=1768959546","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/the-original-ghost-rider-rides-again-1-1991-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}