Who Is Ghost Rider (Ketch)? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ghost Rider (Ketch) is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Daniel Ketch, with over 590 comic issue appearances. When innocent blood is spilled, a Spirit of Vengeance is born. Dan Ketch transforms into Ghost Rider and nothing will stop him from inflicting pain on all those who have inflicted it on innocent beings. Eventually, Ketch learned to control these transformations. However, it was later revealed that his ancestor was Noble Kale. After some time away, he returned working for Zadkiel.

Who is Ghost Rider (Ketch)?

Origin Dan Ketch was born in the Quentin Carnival where his parents, Naomi Kale and Barton Blaze , shared top billing with their good friend Craig “Crash” Simpson in their motorcycle stunt act. Dan was the youngest of the Blaze children, which included his brother Johnny , and sister Barbara . Unknown to Blaze family, Naomi was the descendant of Noble Kale ; Noble was cursed by Mephisto in the 18th century to exist in an empty void. Noble would come forth to every first child in each new Kale generation, allowing them to be transformed into the Ghost Rider . Character Creation Danny Ketch made his first appearance in "Ghost Rider" volume 2, #1 in May 1990; and was created by Howard Mackie and Javier Saltares . Mayor Story Arcs Birth of the New Ghost Rider The Spirit of Vengeance The ancient being known as Caretaker approached Naomi and told her that both her eldest Johnny and her youngest Danny would both become a Ghost Rider. Caretaker offered to help safeguard Naomi’s children,which she agreed to, and faked her own death, going into hiding while she sought out a way to lift the family curse of the Ghost Rider. Naomi allowed the Caretaker to place Dan and Barbara in the care of a .

Key facts

Ghost Rider (Ketch) is of human origin. The character is published by Marvel. With 590 recorded issue appearances, Ghost Rider (Ketch) ranks among the most featured characters in comics.