Marvel Masterworks: Ghost Rider #3
"Deathplay!" delivers a gritty, high-stakes chapter in the Ghost Rider saga, spotlighting a pivotal moment in Johnny's journey as he crashes into a hostile town and confronts The Orb, a vengeful foe with a personal grudge. Written by Roger McKenzie and brought to life by the dynamic art team of Don Perlin and Tom Sutton, with inks by Owen McCarron and Pablo Marcos, the issue weaves tension between Ghost Rider’s road-warrior isolation and a sudden, dangerous entanglement with Roxanne—whose memories are stolen by The Orb, setting off a chain of perilous choices. The cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia captures the raw intensity of the moment, while the 2021 Marvel Masterworks edition preserves this classic tale in striking detail.
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While on the road, Ghost Rider crashes and has to make his way as Johnny to the nearest town where he is accosted by The Orb looking for revenge. Roxanne is trying to track down her beau in the same town but is confronted by The Orb who steals her memories. After helping Ghost Rider fight off The Orb and his gang, Brahma Bill takes advantage of Roxy's situation and tells her she is his girl while Johnny, unaware that she is so close, rides off.
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