Ghost Rider, Vol. 2 (1990-1998) #13A (Marvel Comics 1991)

Ghost Rider Vol. 2 #13A (1991) pivots Marvel’s supernatural title toward urban stakes, placing the Spirit of Vengeance against Snowblind while simultaneously drawing Johnny Blaze back to Manhattan to pursue personal vengeance. Written by Howard Mackie with artwork by Mark Texeira, this thirty-two-page full-color issue bridges the early 1990s run between larger mythological arcs and street-level thriller pacing.

The single-issue format lets both writers explore dual revenge tracks without sacrificing continuity. Ghost Rider confronts Snowblind’s localized operations, while Johnny Blaze navigates the same city with separate objectives, establishing a recurring narrative structure that would define the series’ approach to legacy characters and bloodline retribution.

Publication & Production Facts

• Series: Marvel Comics Ghost Rider (1990–1998 Vol. 2) #13A
• Creative Credits: Script by Howard Mackie; Pencils/Covers by Mark Texeira
• Physical Specifications: 32 pages, fully colored
• Original Release Pricing: $1.50 cover price at retail

This particular 1991 printing remains a structural cornerstone for complete Vol. 2 sets, capturing a deliberate shift in tone that balances cosmic lore with grounded investigative storytelling. Collectors seeking the definitive Howard Mackie and Mark Texeira partnership will find this issue essential for understanding how the title established its signature blend of vigilante justice and supernatural consequence.