Ghost Rider, Vol. 9 #5B (Marvel Comics 2022)

Ghost Rider, Vol. 9 #5B advances the Death Rally storyline with a tightly paced narrative that blends stunt-driven competition and classic spirit-of-vengeance lore. Writer Benjamin Percy and artist Cory Smith map a compact twenty-eight page full-color adventure where Johnny Blaze receives a cryptic summons to the world’s largest motorcycle gathering. Old factions fracture while fresh conflicts emerge, all centered on a grudge race Blaze would rather skip but cannot practically abandon. Supporting Marvel characters intersect with the main cast, expanding the event’s scope without diluting the core supernatural thriller premise.

Edition Specifications

• Cover Variation: #5B design by Carlos Magno
• Page Format: 28 pages in full color
• Content Rating: T+ (Teen Plus)
• Original Publication: 2022

Percy’s writing favors procedural escalation and moral ambiguity, themes that ground the high-risk racing concept in tangible character stakes. Smith’s panel construction uses sharp linework and deliberate pacing to keep the motorcycle sequences readable while maintaining atmospheric tension. The Magno alternate cover offers a distinct collecting finish compared to standard printings. Shoppers looking for a mid-volume chapter that functions independently yet rewards existing subscriptions will get consistent storytelling here, making this issue a practical addition to both casual reading lists and structured Marvel back-issue collections.