Ghost Rider, Vol. 2 (1990-1998) #39A (Marvel Comics 1993)

Collectors and readers gain direct access to the pivotal “Vengeance!” chapter that merges Johnny Blaze and Dan Ketch’s Ghost Rider mythologies. Published by Marvel Comics in 1993 as volume two issue 39A, this 32-page full-color edition credits Howard Mackie with the script alongside artwork by Ron Garney and Chris Ivy. Originally retailing at $1.75, the issue immediately addresses the devastation of the Quentin Carnival and expands the investigation into Eli McIntyre’s murder.

Mephisto dispatches his enforcer Vengeance to locate Caretaker, believing her blood will finally reveal Ghost Rider’s position. The narrative cuts between Dan Ketch’s apartment, where he reviews Eli’s final note alongside Johnny Blaze, and a sudden street robbery that triggers Ketch’s transformation. Meanwhile, Caretaker meets Francis Ketch at Cypress Hills Cemetery to discuss her missing children. When Vengeance corners her near a local market, Caretaker interrupts the demon’s attack, drops a vague warning about the shared destiny of every Ghost Rider, and vanishes once again.

Key Specifications & Collector Notes

• Creative Team: Script by Howard Mackie, art by Ron Garney and Chris Ivy
• Story Arc: Bridges the Quentin Carnival aftermath with the Caretaker and Vengeance confrontations
• Format Details: 32 full-color pages, standard American single-issue layout
• Publication Facts: 1993 Marvel release with $1.75 original cover price