Marvel Released August 1972

Marvel Spotlight #5 (1972)

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Marvel Spotlight #5 is an issue of the Marvel Spotlight series from Marvel, released August 1, 1972. Written by Gary Friedrich with artwork by Mike Ploog. Notable appearances include Black Rose (Blaze), Ghost Rider (Blaze), Zarathos. This page represents the regular first-print edition.

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Published August 1972
Pages 32

"Ghost Rider" To save the life of his mentor and the man who has become like a father to him, Johnny Blaze makes a deal with the devil and is transformed into the spirit of vengeance, Ghost Rider.

Key Facts

  • 1st appearance and origin of Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze
  • 1st appearance of Roxanne Blaze, the wife of Johnny who later becomes the demon Black Rose

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Cover art for Marvel Spotlight #5
Splash page appearance of Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze
First in-story appearance of Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze
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