The Original Ghost Rider #9
In "Shake Hands with Satan," Carter grapples with the weight of his actions as he casts aside the Phantom Rider mantle, believing himself beyond redemption. With Jamie uncovering the truth about O'Donnel’s fate and leading Billy to the hidden cave, the legacy of the Rider hangs in the balance—only for Banshee to return, finding the cave empty and the Phantom Rider vanished. Written by Dan Slott and brought to life by Dick Ayers’ dynamic art and Mike Worley’s vivid colors, this pivotal issue marks a turning point in the Ghost Rider saga, with Klaus Janson’s striking cover capturing the moment’s haunting tension.
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Believing himself a killer, Carter discards his Phantom Rider costume. Jamie learns O'Donnel died of fright and shows Billy the secret cave where the Phantom Rider gear is stowed, but Banshee returns to the cave riderless; the Phantom Rider is gone.
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