Ghost Rider: The Night Rider of the Spirits

Carter Slade, Frontier Phantom

In the annals of Western lore, the Ghost Rider stands as a legend shrouded in mystery and the supernatural. The first to bear this mantle was Carter Slade, a Texas Ranger who met his end in 1886. Legend has it that a vengeful spirit bestowed upon him the power to become the Ghost Rider, a spectral vigilante with a blazing skull for a head.

From Texas Ranger to Ghost Rider

Slade dedicated his life to fighting evil and defending the innocent, but his path took a sinister turn after he was unjustly accused of murder and executed by a firing squad. As he breathed his last, a powerful entity known as Mephistopheles offered him a choice: become a Ghost Rider and seek vengeance, or be condemned to eternal torment. With a heavy heart, Slade accepted Mephistopheles's offer, vowing to use his newfound abilities for justice.

Son of the Spirits

Carter Slade's tenure as the Ghost Rider was marked by both triumph and tragedy. He fought back against Mephistopheles's influence, eventually defying the demon and becoming an independent force for good. As the first Ghost Rider, he blazed a trail for those who would follow, including the iconic Johnny Blaze and Robbie Reyes.