{"product_id":"the-original-ghost-rider-rides-again-5-1991-nm","title":"The Original Ghost Rider Rides Again # 5 1991 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Original Ghost Rider Rides Again # 5\u003c\/b\u003e (November 1991) is a reprint anthology that collects two key stories, originally from Ghost Rider #76 and #77, which focus on Johnny Blaze's efforts to separate himself from the demon Zarathos and the true origin of his demonic partner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStory 1: \"Half a Demon...Half a Man!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePlot: The demon lord Mephisto, approached by a rival demon Asmodeus for control of Zarathos, decides to offer Johnny and Zarathos a chance at freedom. He splits the two using the Sword of Demonicus and forces them to race across a hellish landscape toward a portal back to Earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Condition: If Johnny and Zarathos both reach the portal at the same time, their bond will be broken; if not, Johnny's soul belongs to Asmodeus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eOutcome: Despite the race, they reach the portal together and are re-joined as one, with the curse continuing. Ghost Rider then vows vengeance on Mephisto, who vaporizes Asmodeus. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStory 2: \"Ghost Rider -- Unleashed?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePlot: This story dives into the backstory of Zarathos. The demon recounts his ancient origin, where he was summoned by a medicine man to protect his tribe, gaining immense power that angered Mephisto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: The dream demon Nightmare attempts to manipulate this history to turn Zarathos against his host, Johnny Blaze, in an effort to take over Johnny's body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eOutcome: Ultimately, Nightmare is defeated, and the bond between Johnny and Zarathos endures, though their struggle for control of the body continues. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriters: J.M. DeMatteis and Don Perlin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtists: Don Perlin, Bob Budiansky, Dave Simons, and Kevin Dzuban. \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":47740924854372,"sku":"BK210","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_20_19_42_39_920.jpg?v=1768959852","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/the-original-ghost-rider-rides-again-5-1991-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}