10 #5, written by Benjamin Percy, art by Cory Smith and Oren Junior, colored by Bryan Valenza, signals what Johnny himself refers to as a potential ' end of the road.' The preview pages for the story, entitled 'Hell's Backbone,' show a Johnny Blaze remorseful of his past, in pain at the ongoing conflict within him, worn out from the road and barely in communication with the Spirit of Vengeance. However, an upcoming preview for Ghost Rider Vol. Related: Ghost Rider's Heroism Goes Against His Vengeful Mission These attributes lend to Ghost Rider's staying power as a popular, and complex, Marvel superhero. The entire time, Johnny Blaze's battle for vengeance has resulted in a concomitant battle for his soul, with the Spirit of Vengeance's mission and Johnny Blaze's desire for justice coming into conflict as often as not. Johnny Blaze has been the Ghost Rider since selling his soul to Mephisto back in Marvel Spotlight #5, written by Gary Friedrich with art by Mike Ploog, and since then he has become one of Marvel's most recognizable antiheroes, punishing sinners in service of Hell even while maintaining a commitment to protecting the innocent.

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