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While many Marvel Comics fans know Ghost Rider for his flaming skull, it’s been a mystery as to what the Spirit of Vengeance really looks like. Until now!
In the newest arc of "Ghost Rider", we finally get to see the true form of Zarathos, the Spirit of Vengeance! While it has always been bonded with Johnny Blaze, the dark spirit can only be glimpsed through the fiery skull that serves as a helmet. We can finally say it has been revealed, in all its skeletal, flaming glory, as Zarathos appears as a red skeleton wreathed in searing blue flames!
Zarathos, as the Ghost Rider, is always combined with a human host to power his incredible might and vengeful nature. The bond is close, just like Eddie Brock's with the Venom symbiote. Yet, there is a difference because the appearance of Zarathos had not been seen, until now. Some may have assumed that the skull of Ghost Rider is Johnny Blaze’s spirit. It turns out the Ghost Rider form is Johnny Blaze’s body, while Zarathos serves as the animated face of vengeance!
What is terrifying is that Zarathos’ appearance is quite simple! It's a fiery, skeletal visage that is almost scarier because it’s not grotesque or particularly elaborate! The raw power of this evil spirit, coupled with his control over Johnny Blaze’s body, gives him the power he needs to seek revenge! The Ghost Rider isn’t afraid to unleash those chains, and use his flaming motorcycle!
The story has really made us question things we may have already known! It makes the dynamic between Ghost Rider and Johnny Blaze interesting! Fans may have felt as if they already saw Zarathos, and this change makes it fascinating for all! Even the latest chapter shows Johnny Blaze becoming completely under the influence of Zarathos. Now we see this in its entirety. It's time to get reacquainted with Ghost Rider and Zarathos!
This new chapter of Ghost Rider is making waves! In an animated series or the next issue of the comic book, we will probably be seeing Zarathos more clearly in new storylines! Fans should be prepared, as Zarathos might be taking the lead as the main force behind Ghost Rider, not only in the form of a terrifying helmet but in the whole demonic spirit that animates Johnny Blaze!
With Ghost Rider going in a more adult direction, it could lead to even darker and more complex tales. This might even influence future Ghost Rider stories as Zarathos' form could inspire more terror or even become a driving force behind Ghost Rider’s ability to control his darker powers.