Who Is Crash Simpson? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Crash Simpson is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Craig Simpson, with over 64 comic issue appearances. Crash was a talented motor bike stunt man and a good friend and fatherfigure to Johnny Blaze.

Who is Crash Simpson?

Origin Craig Simpson was the owner of one of the country's most popular motorcycle expedition shows, "Crash Simpson's Daredevil Cycle Show". One of his star performers was cyclist Barton Blaze - a man whom Crash considered particularly brave. During a show, Barton lost control of his motorcycle and died on impact, leaving behind a young son, Johnny. Barton's wife, Naomi Kale, was a drunkard who abandoned her husband and son some years prior. Crash and his wife, Mona, decided to take Johnny into their home and raise him alongside their own child, Roxanne. Crash knew that Johnny's mother had no interest in him, but had little knowledge of the truth behind Naomi's absence. Creation Crash Simpson was created by Gary Friedrich and Mike Ploog and first appeared in Marvel Spotlight Vol.1 issue 5 (1972). Major Story Arcs Father to Ghost Rider When Johnny was 15, Roxanne and he were practicing a stunt together when their cycle caught on fire.

Key facts

Crash Simpson is of human origin and first appeared in "Origin of the Ghost Rider". The character is published by Marvel. With 64 recorded issue appearances, Crash Simpson ranks among the most featured characters in comics.