The Ghost Rider #2
In "The Macabre Menace of the Tarantula!", Ghost Rider rides into Bison Bend to stop a gang of outlaws led by the sinister Tarantula, who’s extorting the townspeople for protection money. With help from a young apprentice named Jamie and his mysterious lantern-projector, the Night Rider stands against the Tarantula’s threats—proving that even in the shadow of danger, justice can still ride. Written by Gary Friedrich and Dick Ayers, with art by Dick Ayers and cover by Dick Ayers, this 1967 Marvel classic delivers a gritty, high-stakes showdown in a dusty frontier town.
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Ghost Rider drives off Bart and his gang when they try to rustle some cattle. As they are preparing to leave, the Tarantula inspires them to work for him. Carter shows Jamie how he does many of his tricks as the Night Rider. The Tarantula and his gang try to force the people of Bison Bend to pay protection money, but Benjamin Brooks refuses. The Night Rider prevents the Tarantula and his gang from leaving with the rest of the townspeople's money, finally driving off the Tarantula with a little help from Jamie using the lantern-projector. The townspeople ask Benjamin to be their sheriff.
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