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Ghost Rider #4 cover by Javier Saltares

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Artist: Javier Saltares (All)

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Ghost Rider #4 cover by Javier Saltares
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Ghost Rider 4 published cover
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Location: Javier Saltares
Title: Ghost Rider #4 cover by Javier Saltares
Artist:  Javier Saltares (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
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Views: 2594
Likes on CAF: 9
Comments: 25
Added to Site: 5/16/2016

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Growing up reading comics I was always drawn to and intrigued by Ghost Rider because of his dramatic appearance and because of his motorcycle. I grew up when Evil Knievel was one of the world's biggest stars and Ghost Rider just reminded me of him. Alas, I came onto the comics scene after the Johnny Blaze series ended so my exposure to Ghost Rider didn't come until 1990 and one of the most popular series of the 90's in the Danny Ketch Ghost Rider. I was hooked instantly. The character was great and the stories were very well written and mapped out with truly superb art. Javier Saltares may be the finest artist to illustrate Ghost Rider and the title also had Mark Teixiera on art as well. What a duo! It was a visually stunning series that really reinvigorated the "horror" angle of Marvel Universe and would lead into Midnight Sons and series such as Nightstalkers, Morbius, and Spirits Of Vengeance.

This cover is just a wonderful example of Saltares tremendous ability to convey action and motion in a very dynamic way. It's also a great battle cover with another of the old Silver Age adversaries - mainly of Thor - in the "maniacal" Mr. Hyde. A fierce battle high above the street. This was still a time in comics production where the cover showed story elements from the interior and the covers weren't simply icon shots of the heroes. It also served as a hook or a draw which was an old mandate of just about every comic book editor since Stan was a pup - the cover has to grab your attention and make you want to buy the book. With a flaming skull and flaming wheeled motorcycle exploding from a building floating high above the pavement as a supervillain hangs suspended in time forever about to pummel Ghost Rider, I'd say it caught my attention and left an indelible impression. It was a fantastic series and one of the biggest selling of the 1990's and the artwork is hard to come by. I have only ever seen a couple of other covers from the Saltares/Tex era. Privilged to own one of the finest Ghost Rider covers the great Javier Saltares ever created.

Ghost Rider Vol. 3 #4
August, 1990

"You Can Run, But You Can't Hyde"
Writer: Howard Mackie

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Jason Versaggi
Member Since: February 2005
Last Login: April 2026
Website: http://panelsurfing.wordpress.com
Country: UNITED STATES
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aric shapiro Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/16/2016

I remember buying this one!!!!
John C Member Since 2014
Posted On 5/16/2016

Amazing.
E DLS Member Since 2005
Posted On 5/16/2016

I can remember back when this book and this character was the hottest thing in comics. I'm sure I still have a huge stack of those 1st issue glow in the dark covers somewhere in storage that I probably couldn't GIVE away now. I was probably more of a Tex fan than I was of Javi, but seeing this cover in b&w may prompt me to go back and take a second look at these issues. Really gorgeous linework by Saltares here. And yes, this is a cover that would definitely grab your attention! Congrats!
John Livesay Member Since 2009
Posted On 5/16/2016

nice!
Foggy Bottom Member Since 2009
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Posted On 5/16/2016

So Baller.
Mike W Member Since 2007
Posted On 5/16/2016

Wonderful cover!!!Brings back fond comic-collecting memories. Congratulations!!!!!!
Josh G. Member Since 2008
Posted On 5/16/2016

cool
Jonathan Mueller Member Since 2005
Posted On 5/16/2016

Congrats on this one Jason! Saltares' run on Ghost Rider was epic! Love his rendition of the Rider. He set the tone for this book, and this is a great example! Thanks for sharing!
JEff G Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/17/2016

This is a beauty! Congrats Jason. Really enjoy how this is inked and layed out.
Paul P Spiderversity Member Since 2011
Posted On 5/17/2016

This is a true gem, and it brings back fond memories of when I got back into comics in 1990 -- congratulations!
Jeremy Radisich Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/17/2016

The "new" Ghost Rider was so cinematic--made such a big impression on me back then. This cover captures that quality perfectly--big congrats!
J M Member Since 2010
Posted On 5/17/2016

Jason that's trully a specticle , congrats on a wonderful cover pickup
Jimmy Cawley Member Since 2015
Posted On 5/17/2016

I love your comment as it rings so true regarding the covers back then being a glimpse to the story inside rather than a superficial pose like you would see on a Vogue mag. Spot on thought and yet another wonderful cover from so many of our childhoods.
Vincent Zurzolo Member Since 2005
Posted On 5/17/2016

great rendering. Terrific perspective. Action in perfection. Congrats on another great piece for your collection. And yes, I love GR too.
James Sharland Member Since 2010
Posted On 5/18/2016

Bingo Bango! Now you need the Lee cover to issue 6 to match!
Daren Domina Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/18/2016

Javier and Tex did a great job on Ghost Rider. Congrats on this cover!
Hart R. Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/19/2016

FANNNNNNNTASTIC COVER!!!!!!!! ...Ah, it brings back good memories of the past... :)
Nick Katradis Member Since 2005
Posted On 5/20/2016

Jason, this is a stellar Ghost Rider cover - a 1990s masterpiece! Ghost Rider on his bike vs Mr Hyde, drawn and inked by Javier Saltares, an incredible artist, who defined Ghost Rider in the 1990s. What else do you have to say! Story: this cover was one of the first pieces of art I ever purchased and it was always one of my favorite covers in my collection. I purchased it back in the March 16, 2002 Heritage auction, which was my first Heritage auction. It has been in my possession ever since; I’m glad you are the proud and “worthy” caretaker now – enjoy it my friend.
Art lover Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/22/2016

Excellent
Red Raven Member Since 2012
Posted On 5/24/2016

master-piece !!!
Damon Owens Member Since 2005
Posted On 5/28/2016

Such a dynamic cover and an incredible find! Another great gem in your impressive collection.
George H Member Since 2009
Posted On 6/28/2016

Congrats on a great GR cover!
Bill J Member Since 2009
Posted On 6/26/2019

Wow! So good!

 Carmine Gawain Member Since 2010
Posted On 8/11/2021

Awesome cover

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