Ghost Rider Unveils a Lethal Weapon Against the Hulk
Throughout Marvel Comics history, Ghost Rider has consistently stood out as one of the most formidable antiheroes, and the latest iteration introduces a distinctive twist as Ghost Rider debuts a powerful new weapon to combat the Hulk. The impact of this weapon becomes ominously apparent through Ghost Rider’s chilling proclamation to the Hulk after the initial attack: “You sleep in hell tonight.”
The anticipation surrounding the arrival of a new Ghost Rider within the ongoing narrative of the Hulk grew when a preview showcasing Ghost Rider’s impressive new hellcycle was unveiled. However, the true revelation occurred in the latest issue of The Incredible Hulk, where fans witnessed the formidable capabilities of Ghost Rider’s upgraded arsenal.
Beyond the striking World War II soldier aesthetic and the iconic Harley-Davidson WLA motorcycle, the new Ghost Rider introduces a game-changing addition – a machine gun infused with hellfire. This weapon, with its deadly potential, proves to have a significant impact on the Hulk.
In The Incredible Hulk #6, crafted by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Nic Klein, Bruce Banner and his newfound companion, Charlie, find refuge in a temporary camp while pursuing a contract job. Engaged in a mission to eliminate the monsters inadvertently summoned by the Hulk, Bruce and Charlie enjoy a brief respite in the camp. However, their tranquility is disrupted when the Hulk unwittingly summons another, albeit more heroic, monster – Ghost Rider.
The current host of Ghost Rider, named Sal, is tasked with protecting the inhabitants of the area, where supernatural creatures abound. Misidentifying the Hulk as a malevolent entity, Ghost Rider launches a fierce attack, wielding the hellfire machine gun. The bullets from this weapon not only penetrate the nearly impenetrable skin of the Hulk but also leave traces of hellfire within the wounds, intensifying the damage inflicted upon the Jade Giant.
Ghost Rider’s Hellfire Gun: A Familiar Weapon with Potentially Unique Consequences
While witnessing the incredible spectacle of Ghost Rider’s hellfire machine gun in action, particularly in its potential to pose a threat to the Hulk, it’s essential to note that this is not the first instance of a Ghost Rider wielding such a weapon. In Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance, Ghost Rider and Johnny Blaze find themselves separated, collaborating as partners to combat the encroaching evil forces of hell in the mortal realm. In the absence of the Spirit of Vengeance, Blaze is bestowed with a hellfire-imbued gun. The inaugural issue of this comic vividly illustrates the formidable power of this weapon. Now, readers are confronted with a weapon of comparable magnitude, leaving only time to unveil whether this new hellfire gun will surpass its predecessor in lethality.
While the deployment of a hellfire gun by a Ghost Rider is not unprecedented in Marvel Comics canon, the distinctive context surrounding this new hellfire machine gun raises the intriguing possibility that it could achieve what no other Ghost Rider weapon, or any weapon for that matter, has accomplished: the potential to eliminate the Hulk. Thus, the ominous declaration, “You sleep in hell tonight,” might transform from a sinister line into a chilling reality.