Thats true. I'd like to see how Zadkiel l stands up to the likes of a Thor, or another celestial being. I'm not sure about the helmet...I mean if your fighting the likes of the THE Marvel Supreme God of Man, I just dont think a helmet would make that much of a difference..you know? Remember those giant knives that the Deacon wielded?
Also what do you feel about Orb's inglorious return? Who do you think that guy is who is laughing hysterically in that preview panel? Also, do you still believe the "Friend" character is Jesus...or Zadkiel?
BTW, if you haven't had a chance to read it, the Annual #2 has a reprint of an old Ghost Rider comic "Death Race" when the Ghost Rider has to race Death himself in the flesh (or bones) for his own soul.
Hey, if it works to bulk his intimidation rate up (to the readers that is), why not?
But seriously, this is Zadkiel were talking about the one individual possibly responsible for most of (if not all) the tragedies in Ghost Riders life. I understand Aaron enjoys putting a lot of over the top "B-movie madness" into his stories (e.g. cycle nurses, mammoths w tuning forks, & now nunchuck nuns) but Im sure even he knows a character like Zadkiel deserves something much more.....grand, I should say. Remember those angels from RTD? I could swear they were designed wearing ancient, Roman-ish armors. So I wouldnt be surprised one bit if a head-honcho like Zadkiel turns out to be one giant brute decked out in full God of War style gear.
As for the Orb, Ill admit the presence of an old fave did make me feel all-giddy w nostalgia again, only to turn sour after learning he was only there for red shirts sake. It quite irked me that there wasnt even the slightest bit of info regarding Drakes (if that was even him!) head turning into the real deal - meaning REAL eyeball, as opposed to helm. Story for another day, I suppose
Not really sure about that crazy-looking dude with the hysterical laugh, but his wild hair does kinda remind me of Nightmare from the 70s. Maybe even Mr. Eleven, but really Id rather wish we NEVER see that guy again!
The Friend? I dont know
My beliefs (and indeed my memories of the character) are still making me hope that he truly WAS the real deal and is bound to help JB again sometime in the future. But on a writers perspective, I have to admit making a Zadkiel story out of it might work to further promote the character as an omnipotent villain of great cunning & manipulation - securing him a spot among the likes of, say, Mephisto. Well see.
Annual #2s currently off my shop lists at the moment, but Ill be sure to read it once Ive got everything else settled (Jim Starlins Death Race was, and still is, one of Johnny Blazes greatest moments EVER!
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. Not digging the artwork though; smells like Pop Mhan more than anything else for me.
Ill just go with NDXs guess about Ketchs fall from grace. Blue flames in fiction are often used as the embodiment of Holy Flame. So Im betting Ketchs powers are now coming directly from a Heavenly source; from Zadkiel, no less.
