Ghost Rider #40
In "The Menace of the Nuclear Man!", Ghost Rider confronts an aging inventor who’s built a terrifying nuclear-powered suit, claiming he’s using it to expose the true dangers of atomic energy. Written by Michael Fleisher and brought to life with gritty precision by artist Don Perlin, this 1980 issue blends sci-fi dread with moral urgency. The cover by Bob Budiansky and Al Gordon captures the suit’s ominous presence, making this a standout in the series’ early run.
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Ghost Rider tries to stop an old man who has created a nuclear battle suit and plans to use it to demonstrate the danger of nuclear power by blowing stuff up.
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