The Original Ghost Rider Rides Again #1

In "The Curse of Jonathan Blaze!", Johnny Blaze takes center stage at Ralph Quentin’s traveling carnival, where his fiery reputation precedes him. As reporter Cynthia Randolph digs into his past and a troubled clown fears his long-lost son’s return, Johnny’s dark legacy ignites when a drunken rival meets his fate—only to confront the Ghost Rider himself. Written by Stern and illustrated by Budiansky, with inks by Simons, colors by Roussos, and letters by Albers, this issue’s cover by Budiansky and Rubinstein captures the eerie spectacle of a man caught between showmanship and damnation.