All-New Ghost Rider #1 Review –“Ready, Set, FIRE!”
Intro
It’s been a while since a Ghost Rider series has been around. So, when All-New Ghost Rider was announced I was sort of shocked and spectacle because it was a new character named Robbie Reyes and he drives a car instead of a motorcycle unlike the previous Ghost Riders. This got me worried and intrigued about how he will fight or utilized with the car against enemies. Plus, I liked that he is Latino, which means more diversified characters for the universe. I’m surprised they decided to trash Alexandria, the last new Ghost Rider because I was hoping for her to get another chance at a relaunch with a new writer. I found her to be an interesting character that I grew to like in the Venom series in the Frightful Four arc. Rick Remender did a really good job on fleshing her out even more than so than her solo series. The problem with her series was that it was an all action series that gave her no personality and I kind of think that’s why it only lasted nine issues. So, if you want to know more about her I recommend you check out those Venom issues. Also, if you’re looking for Johnny Blaze, I suggest you check out Thunderbolts. It’s a really fun series with new adventures of Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider and the Thunderbolts team. Anyways, I read this issue and seem Robbie Reyes is a cool character that you should check out. I’m much relived on how this series is turning out.
Story
Robbie Reyes is a man on the run trying to live his life and protect his brother. What will his life be like when he becomes the Ghost Rider?
The Good
Robbie Reyes is a really cool character. You get to know who he is and how he is willing to do anything to protect and support his brother. He also has some notable flaws that make him human and relatable to us.
The art team in this series does a very good on the art even though it gets pretty hard to get used to. But once you see the racing scene the art and the colors give it a retro racing feel that definitely fits in.
The Bad
I felt the issue needed a bit more dialogue to understand what’s going on. It sounds kind of incoherent without the much needed dialogue. I may have a feeling it was left out on purpose to give it a mystery to set up the story for the next issue.
Verdict
I give this issue a 4/9 out of 5/10 stars. This issue gives you a pretty good idea on who this new Ghost Rider is and what makes him human and likable. The art also gives a new style that’s never been done before and the neon vibrant colors makes the comic come to life. So, if you’re looking for a new character especially with Latin roots or don’t mind someone new taking the mantle, then I suggest you check this series out.
