In the case of the main story, this is actually only three pages. This allows for a clear shift in tone and action, in my opinion the book is at it’s best when Robbie’s head is a flaming metal skull. In fact, all of the pages featuring the transformation or the Ghost Rider himself are coloured differently up to and including the gutters of the page. All of these are delivered with real skill and make for a very diverse and visually striking book. I guess if you’re going to draw a Ghost Rider book you have to be good at fire, skulls, and speed. It’s spectacular! The art throughout the main story is fresh and clean and really comes to life in the kinetic and vibrant chase scenes. I have to admit that since this Robbie Reyes: Ghost Rider #1‘s solicitation, the cover image by Marco Checchetto has been my mobile phone lock screen. Hopefully this will be a feature of the new series allowing Robbie to interact and team up with other young or teen heroes could lead to some interesting story lines. Although Robbie is yet to actually meet them, the issue itself contains a sub plot featuring both Amadeus Cho (Totally Awesome Hulk) and Laura Kinney (The All New Wolverine). One of the more enjoyable elements here is the inclusion of other younger heroes from within the Marvel Now universe. ![]() We know Eli is evil as his dialogue boxes are black! This conceit continues here with a fair bit of internal monologue (or dialogue I suppose) between Robbie and Eli, especially when Robbie is in full transformation. Robbie gets full control of his own body as long as he sates his uncle’s blood lust with the spirits of evil doers. Robbie became the Ghost Rider after making a deal with the spirit of his evil serial killing uncle Eli. It’s a theme that wonderfully displays Robbie’s motivations as well as the clear love these two have for one another. There are a few well scripted family moments between the siblings that speak to their co-dependence and strong bond. Particularly central here is the relationship between Robbie and his younger brother Gabe. ![]() With Robbie currently appearing in (or propping up as some might say) Agents of Shield, it’s no surprise that the Marvel Now incarnation would follow the same route.įelipe Smith and Tradd Moore were the original creators and designers of this incarnation and Smith in particular does a good job here of quickly fleshing out characters and their relationships. Marvel Now has launched a new Ghost Rider series and the titular spirit of vengeance is none other than Robbie Reyes. Bonus Story: Felipe Smith and Tradd Moore
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