![]() ![]() Without Ghost Rider making his way back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe anytime soon, the chances of Blackout gaining more recognition is virtually nonexistent. Whereas other demonic villains like Dormammu have stepped into the wider spotlight, oftentimes they have only been offered that opportunity thanks to their proximity to fan-favorite silver screen heroes such as Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange. Sadly, this isn't just true of Blackout, but of nearly all the monstrous menaces that the Marvel Universe has to offer. ![]() Additionally, Johnny Blaze being the more popular Spirit of Vengeance and Blackout's numerous failures have added up to the villain never really getting a fair shake at becoming a truly memorable Marvel villain. Ghost Rider, on the other hand, has become one of Marvel's most popular characters, although his most well-known iteration has little to do with Danny Ketch. From his first encounter with the Punisher to his team-ups with the X-Men and other heroes, see some of the best stories featuring Danny as the Spirit of Vengeance. In the years that followed, this trend continued with Blackout's most important schemes almost always involving Danny, although none of them gained him the notice or degree of popularity enjoyed by his flame-headed archenemy.Īlthough Blackout possesses enough power to face Ghost Rider on a regular basis, he has yet to escape from a place of relative obscurity. Learn about the origin, adventures, and legacy of Danny Ketch, the brother of Johnny Blaze who became the Ghost Rider in the '90s. In fact, it was Blackout's actions that were directly responsible for most of Danny's early adventures as Ghost Rider, including his reunion with his long-lost brother and original Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze. While this firmly established Blackout as one of the most ruthless villains in the Marvel Universe, it also firmly established his role as Danny Ketch's worst foe. Despite having the upper hand in terms of experience, Blackout's initial encounter with the Spirit of Vengeance left him defeated and disfigured, the pain of which drove him to declare the Ghost Rider his undying nemesis.īlackout's search for vengeance led to him hunting down and murdering Danny's beloved sister Barbara, who had already suffered at the hands of Deathwatch. This led to a confrontation between Blackout and Danny Ketch, who was still adjusting to his role as the new Ghost Rider and the array of powers at his disposal. First appearing in 1990's Ghost Rider #2 (by Howard Mackie and Javier Saltares), Blackout was working at the behest of the demonic crime lord Deathwatch. ![]() One of the spawn of the Mother of Demons herself, Blackout is an incredibly long-lived being who has tormented humanity for centuries following their war against his kind. ![]()
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