The Original Ghost Rider Rides Again # 1 1991 NM-

The Original Ghost Rider Rides Again # 1 (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. 

The 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. 

• Framing Narrative: The story begins late at night with a somber Johnny Blaze entering a church to confess his life story to a priest.
• The 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.
• The 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. 

• "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.
• Carnival 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. 

Though 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.