Summary
Robbie Reyes’sGhost Riderwill soon be showing off an amazing new transformative look this October, in artist J. Gonzo’s debut asa Marvel cover artist, aspart of the Marvel Voices line of special-issue comics that celebrate Marvel’s minority heroes, and the fantastic creators who share their same heritage.
Gonzo previewedhis very first Marvel comic cover on X, showcasing Robbie Reyes’s Latinx heritage with calavera-style art in celebration ofDia de los Muertos, whichwill feature as a variant cover forthis year’s Marvel VoicesGhost Rider: Robbie Reyes Special#1. The issue will feature three short stories written and drawn by six talented young Latinx creators.
The cover is one of the most thrilling debuts by a Marvel cover artist in memory, and it is even more perfect that it comes as part of an anthology that honors the culture that his artwork traditionally reflects.
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Robbie Reyes’ ultra-powerful Ghost Rider officially returns to Marvel Comics after saving the multiverse for an all-new special one-shot this October.
Artist J. Gonzo Delivers An Incredibly Memorable Debut With His Take On Ghost Rider
Ghost Rider: Robbie Reyes Special#1 Variant Cover
J. Gonzo’s addition toMarvel Comics' stacked roster of artistic talentsis worth celebrating, as he is considered a rising star in the industry, The artist previously flexed his calavera-inspired style in the comic community last year, with four variant covers for IDW’sTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures - Halloween Special.Now, Gonzo makes the perfect Marvel debut withGhost Rider: Robbie Reyes Special#1, delivering a natural elaboration on the character’s iconic design in his proprietary take on a classic Mexican style.
Roberto “Robbie” Reyes first debuted inAll-New Ghost Rider #1by Felipe Smith and Tradd Moore as a Latinx street racer from Los Ángeles and the newest addition to the hellfire-imbued Spirits of Vengeance. When Robbie first appeared, he donned a noticeably different look than his fellow Ghost Riders, ditching the motorcycle for a 1969 Dodge Charger (AKAthe Hell Charger) and replacing the flaming skull with a sleeker skull-like mask that shows off some terrifyingly fleshy teeth. The Ghost Rider’s Spirit of Vengeance even had a fresh rework that better fit the new character’s backstory.
J. Gonzo’s Career In Comics Is Just Getting Fired Up
First Turtles, Now Ghost Rider – What’s Next For J. Gonzo?
If there is any character in Marvel Comics that can accentuate J. Gonzo’s unique style, the Robbie Reyes incarnation of Ghost Rider.
Where most Ghost Riders are imbued with demonic or divine energies to summon their hellish powers, Robbie’s abilities come from the spirit of his deceased devil-worshipping uncle, Elias Morrow. Following the satanic serial killer’s gruesome death, his spirit was bound to the Hell Charger before it was passed on tothe future Ghost Rider. After Robbie was shot dead by super-drug dealers while trying to protect his younger brother Gabe, Morrow’s spirit entered the young street racer’s body officially transforming him into anAll-New Ghost Rider.
Hopefully moving forward,J. Gonzo can continue to grow as an artist in collaboration with Marvel Comics.Just like Robbie Reyes was a decade ago, Gonzo is fresh to the scene, but has the style and skill which would easilt allow him to illustrate an entire comic series one day if he wishes. Robbie’s comics tend to vary heavily in their art style, reflecting the colorful street-punk graffiti often associated with L.A. If there is any character in Marvel Comics that can accentuate J. Gonzo’s unique style, it’s theRobbie Reyes incarnation ofGhost Rider.
Carlos Hernandez, Melissa Flores, and Felipe Smith
Moises Hidalgo, Jan Bazaldua, and Danial Bayliss
J. Gonzo and Gerardo Sandoval
