Johnny Blaze The Fiery Origins and Dark Legacy of Marvel’s Ghost Rider

### **Title: Johnny Blaze: The Fiery Origins and Dark Legacy of Marvel’s Ghost Rider** Ghost Rider, the demonic antihero with a flaming skull, is one of Marvel’s most unique and enduring characters. The original Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze, made his first appearance in *Marvel Spotlight* #5 in 1972, created by writer Gary Friedrich, artist Mike Ploog, and editor Roy Thomas. Over the years, Johnny Blaze’s journey as the Spirit of Vengeance has captivated fans with its mix of horror, action, and supernatural intrigue. Johnny Blaze was born into a family of stunt motorcyclists. His father, Barton Blaze, was a renowned stunt rider who tragically died in a motorcycle accident during a performance. After his father’s death, Johnny was adopted by the Simpson family and continued to develop his skills as a motorcycle stuntman. As he grew older, Johnny joined his stepfather, Crash Simpson, in the family’s daredevil show. However, tragedy struck again when Johnny learned that Crash ha