Ghost Rider, Vol. 2 (1990-1998) #7A (Marvel Comics 1990)

Ghost Rider, Vol. 2 (1990-1998) #7A anchors its supernatural narrative around Howard Mackie’s tightly plotted "Obsession!" arc, supported by Mark Texeira’s high-contrast, full-color illustrations that established the visual tone for this entire Marvel run.

Storyline and Character Focus

In this 32-page issue, the Spirit of Vengeance engages the Scarecrow in a tactical confrontation that borrows heavy suspense elements from their shared appearances in Captain America and Iron Man series. The plot intensifies with the dramatic return of the demonic entity Blackout, whose machinations force Johnny Blaze to defend innocent civilians against increasingly personal threats. Readers familiar with late-nineteen-eighties Marvel pacing will recognize how Mackie integrates street-level crime-fighting with occult horror to push the lead character forward.

Key Publication Facts

• Writer: Howard Mackie
• Artist: Mark Texeira
• Publisher: Marvel Comics (1990)
• Format: 32 pages, Full Color
• Original Retail Price: $1.50

This single-issue edition functions as a complete narrative checkpoint within the larger second volume of Ghost Rider. It remains highly sought after by vintage comic readers who track the evolution of the 1990s supernatural line and want a clearly printed, uncut copy of a pivotal Scarecrow installment.