FlameHead said:
In the history that was developed in developing the 2nd Ghost Rider we learnt that Zarathos was just a demon (which I understand is what YOU love about the character) who was bonded to Blaze. We also found out that the form that Zarthos was in during those days was not his true form. It was that of a Ghost Rider. A Ghost Rider being a demonic bounty hunter who lives for one thing; to give pain to those who cause it.
Zarathos is not a Ghost Rider, as defined in the later series. That's what I mean by he's not a real Ghost Rider.
The look exactly alike because Zarathos was created to look exactly like a Ghost Rider, as I just mentioned..
ahh yes, you are right, I remember that now. See I've read and re-read each issue of Vol1 many many times, however Vol.2 I only read once,except for a few select issues. I guess when I accused you of being in "unfamiliar territory" with GRB, the same could be said of me with GRK. I guess I didn't like what they came up with so I kinda forgot about it, but your right that is what they established as the deal.
FlameHead said:
I'm all for catch and release... to the proper authorities. I don't think anyone deserves to unwillingly die by any other persons hands. That goes for real life and the comic world. The fact that Ghost Rider II would rather his victims live in eternal pain than die is pretty freakin cool... IMO, of course..
yes, to the proper authorities, but a lot of times(talking about spiderman) he'll release them even though there are no authorities around just because he doesn't want to kill them. I think that is wrong because it endangers other innocence. I didn't like the big deal made about GRK not killing because, as in real life, sometimes, as unfortunate as it is, there is a time killing is the right choice. I agree making victims live in eternal pain is way cool, which of course, makes GRK better than SM right off the bat imo. And like I said, GRB to my memory rarely if ever actually killed anybody. His opponents ended up much like GRK's. It's just that it was open ended as to whether or not GRB would kill. I thought that more appropriate than a blanket statement of-I will never kill.period.
FlameHead said:
You're right on one thing (and on many of the things you say to some people), we are definatly going to have to learn to agree to disagree. I knew that as soon as I started replyin' to your original post. This is a fight that will likely go on for as long as the Character is loved by people like us.
I like reading your opinions and I do understand the love of Blaze and the original character. What I can't understand is how someone who loves that character so much could hate the other equally as much. I can't understand how someone could not see some good in a character that is in essance the same as the original... but, I guess that's what you hate; the fact that they created another when they could have just kept the first.
To each their own.
Yes you got me figured out pretty well. that is what I hate"the fact that they created another when they could have just kept the first." I could have dealt with that better if they didn't also do away with a lot of the things I really liked about GRB (hellfire blasts, creating bike of pure fire from his hand, maniacal laughing, and the attitude he always had-I suppose the kinda attitude you get from being a demongod at one point and being cocky about it--stuff like that) There were a lot of differences that I resented. But on the up side, I really enjoyed the art of about the first half of GRK. And GRK did have a few moments that were pretty cool. I particularly enjoyed Crossroads and the Spirit of Vengeance title.
Anyway, You seem like a pretty good guy Flamehead, either that or your just practicing a lot of restraint (probibly a little of both
I appreciate the fact that you actually seem to pay attention to what I'm saying instead of just thinking about how you can shoot back at me, I try to do the same, you'll notice if I feel your right about something I don't have any problem saying your right. I've been through some real heated arguements,namely on the old marvel board(the one before JQ's) perhaps even with you if you posted there. I like this forum, people seem to be more respectful, which is good. I've been reading the posts on here for years,just recently started adding mine to the mix due to the movie finally happening for sure. I've enjoyed your posts as well, we agree to disagree and I hope I haven't pissed you off to much.
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