When asked about a potential third film, Cage said that it could happen, but without his involvement. [60] In 2013 the rights reverted to Marvel Studios, [61] effectively cancelling plans for a third film. The Robbie Reyes version of the Ghost Rider later appeared in the TV series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

When Zarathos' hellfire (the source of the mystical flames that encompass the bones of both Vengeance and Ghost Rider) caused serious psychological damage to a police officer named Badilino, he went on to kill his wife, daughter and himself, leaving only his young son, Michael Badilino, alive. With his sister's death, Michael inherited both quarters of the "Medallion of Power" that had been entrusted to his family millennia ago by The Blood. During his twenties, Badilino joined a special task force in the army but left to join the New York City police force, after the "death" of Anton Hellgate. Eventually, Badilino was promoted to lieutenant. Creation Vehicle fully equipped with 20 LEDs for scorching Hellfire light-up effects in tires, engine, grill, tailpipes, and driver’s seat headrest (requires 3 AA batteries, not included) Laporte, Nicole (December 14, 2005). " 'Ghost' goes bump. Sony cycles Cage starrer to 2007". Variety . Retrieved May 9, 2019. On Saturday, Hasbro revealed that a new Marvel Legends Ghost Rider figure will be getting the retro carded treatment. Michael makes his return to the Ghost Rider comics in issue #30. He is shown selling Johnny Blaze's old hellfire shotgun to an amputee named Kowalski who seeks vengeance on Johnny Blaze for his condition. Badlino mentions that the shotgun can only be fired by those with a connection to the Ghost Rider. Kowalski proceeds to blow a hole in the wall with the shotgun... Characteristics/Status Vengeance (Michael Badilino).Marvel Studios' Avi Arad on Upcoming Projects". SuperHeroHype.com. May 18, 2005. Archived from the original on March 26, 2007 . Retrieved January 29, 2007. Production [ edit ] Development [ edit ] Victorian Railways L class locomotive used in a key scene filmed at Newport Railway Workshops. This article relies excessively on references to primary sources. Please improve this article by adding secondary or tertiary sources. Clint Morris (March 3, 2005). "Ghost Rider skips Dome". Moviehole.net. Archived from the original on December 27, 2007 . Retrieved January 29, 2007. In the present, Johnny has become a famous motorcycle stuntman. He runs into his former sweetheart Roxanne Simpson, now a news reporter, whom he abandoned after his father's death. He convinces her to attend a dinner date.

Michael Sangiacomo (May 25, 2000). "More Marvel heroes to join X-Men on film over next few years". The Star-Ledger. Ghost Rider is a 2007 American superhero film written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, it was produced by Columbia Pictures in association with Marvel Entertainment, Crystal Sky Pictures, and Relativity Media, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. The film stars Nicolas Cage as the titular character, with Eva Mendes, Wes Bentley, Sam Elliott, Donal Logue, Matt Long, and Peter Fonda in supporting roles. Johnny Blaze, a motorcycle stuntman sells his soul and becomes a bounty hunter of evil demons: the Ghost Rider. Hannah Shaw-Williams (May 2, 2013). " 'Ghost Rider' Movie Rights Return to Marvel – Will We See a Reboot Soon?". Screen Rant . Retrieved September 9, 2019. Sideshow Collectibles (April 27, 2006). "Exclusive Look at Sideshow's Ghost Rider Maquette!". SuperHeroHype.com. Archived from the original on August 6, 2007 . Retrieved January 29, 2007. The character was created by Ann Nocenti and John Romita Jr. and first appeared in Daredevil #270 (September 1989). [1] Fictional character biography [ edit ]

The demon Mephistopheles sends his bounty hunter of the damned, the Ghost Rider, to retrieve the contract of San Venganza for control of a thousand corrupt souls. Seeing that the agreement would give Mephistopheles the power to bring hell on Earth, the Rider refuses and escapes with it. In 1986, Mephistopheles reaches out to 17-year-old Johnny Blaze, offering to cure his father's cancer in exchange for Johnny's soul. The next morning, Johnny awakens to discover the cancer cured, but his father dies later that same day from burns sustained in a stunt accident. Johnny accuses Mephistopheles of causing his father's death, but Mephistopheles considers his side of the contract fulfilled and promises to see Johnny again. INCH-SCALE COLLECTIBLE MARVEL FIGURE: The vengeance-seeking Ghost Rider rides into Marvel Legends with this 6-inch comics figure!