Ghost Rider

  1. Gary Friedrich and Marvel

    The Forbidden Planet International Blog Log &bull Feb 13, 2012

    The comicsphere has been awash with comments over the last few days after the latest in the sadly never-ending tussle between veteran comics creators or their estates and massive publishers backed by even more massive multimedia corporations. I think most of us have read about various such cases - the Jack Kirby and the Siegel and Shuster cases spring prominently to mind. But this week a lot of comics folks have been quite sickened not just by the usual no, it is our company character the creator has no rights approach (which has been debated endlessly for… Full Story »

  2. Johnny Whitworth Talks GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE

    Comic Book Movie &bull Feb 12, 2012

    Talking to Comicus, Johnny Whitworth has discussed his role as Blackout in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance as well as letting slip a few interesting stories from his time one set. While many fans remain sceptical about this movie (which… Full Story »

  3. JOHN OSTRANDER: Ghost Rider - What Is Owed?

    ComicMix &bull Feb 12, 2012

    Denny O'Neil used to have a T-shirt that proclaimed "Growing old is not for sissies." As I get older, the hard truth of that keeps coming back to me. Case in point. Two days ago, there was an article here… Full Story »

  4. VIDEO PICKS OF THE WEEK: From Kevin Smith's 'Comic Book Men' to the 'Ghost Rider' legal appeal (*plus Avengers, Spider-Man & SFX Gaiman!)

    Comic Riffs &bull Feb 11, 2012

    "ALL WE'VE REALLY learned over the years is you have to be a lot like Kevin Smith to enjoy his work." So writes Post TV critic Hank Stuever, in his review of AMC's new reality show from the mind and… Full Story »

  5. Insult to Injury: Marvel shakes down Ghost Rider Creator for $17,000!

    ComicBookMovie.com &bull Feb 11, 2012

    In the aftermath of a lawsuit Gary Friedrich filed after the release of the big budget Ghost Rider movie in 2007, Marvel is asking the now broke Ghost Rider creator to cough up a small fortune he made selling prints… Full Story »

  6. Helping Raise Money For Gary Friedrich

    Bleeding Cool &bull Feb 11, 2012

    A number of people were both shocked and surprised at the latest twist in the Gary Friedrich/Ghost Rider lawsuit over the ownership and exploitation of Ghost Rider. That Marvel Comics are demanding $17,000 for Gary selling signed prints of Ghost… Full Story »

  7. Steve Niles starts donation campaign for Gary Friedrich

    Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources &bull Feb 10, 2012

    The internet has been abuzz ever since the news broke that Marvel is demanding $17,000 from Ghost Rider creator Gary Friedrich in return for not countersuing him, after he lost his suit against them. And now someone is doing something… Full Story »

  8. Help Gary Friedrich - new donation site set up

    THE BEAT &bull Feb 10, 2012

    We've been meaning to write up the disgusting legal maneuver that has left 69-year-old Gary Friedrich owing Marvel $17,000 after a failed attempt to get some ownership of Ghost Rider, a character he co-created back in the 70s. In a… Full Story »

  9. Unlimited Highlights: Ghost Rider's Greatest Hits

    Marvel Comics: News &bull Feb 10, 2012

    Johnny Blaze roars into theaters once more in "Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance" on February 17, and to mark the event Marvel.com will bring you new stories on ol' Flamehead every day from now until the film's premiere! From looks at the film to looks at the character's rich history, check out Marvel.com every day for everything relating to… Full Story »

  10. People hate when rich companies sue poor creators

    Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources &bull Feb 10, 2012

    The $17,000 that Marvel Comics intends to extract from Ghost Rider creator Gary Friedrich may cost them more than it's worth, at least in terms of goodwill. Friedrich, who created the character under in 1968, sued Marvel, Columbia Pictures and… Full Story »

  11. Twelve Minutes Of Behind The Scenes Video From GHOST RIDER SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE

    ComicBookMovie.com &bull Feb 10, 2012

    The people over at Collider have gotten a hold of a behind the scenes look at Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance. The B-roll movie contains behind the scenes looks at numerous stunts that go on in the film. It also… Full Story »

  12. The Day That Marvel Put A Bullet In The Head Of Artists' Alley

    Bleeding Cool &bull Feb 10, 2012

    As a result of the Ghost Rider case between co-creator Gary Friedrich and Marvel Comics - a case that Gary is still appealing - Marvel has demanded that he pay them $15,000. This is the money Gary has raised over… Full Story »

  13. The 17000 Dollar, Industry-Wide Shudder

    Comics Reporter &bull Feb 10, 2012

    There are several wire stories out there on Marvel claiming $17,000 from writer Gary Friedrich based on his selling stuff related to Ghost Rider, the character to which he claimed authorship rights to the character, rights that have yet to… Full Story »

  14. The First Shots In The Walking Dead Creator Owned War

    Bleeding Cool &bull Feb 10, 2012

    DC Comics are publishing Before Watchmen in a deal with rather strong ethical considerations concerning the original Watchmen contract. Marvel are demanding the destitute Gary Friedrich pay back $17,000 for selling Ghost Rider prints after he lost his case for… Full Story »

  15. A Petition to Nicolas Cage: Support Ghost Rider's Creator Even If Marvel Won't

    ComicMix &bull Feb 10, 2012

    Karalyn Johnson has started the following petition:Dear Nicolas Cage, I have read that you are very dedicated to making Ghost Rider II a success, so much so that you have taken a hefty pay cut in order to get this… Full Story »

  16. Venom #13.2 preview

    Comic Monsters &bull Feb 10, 2012

    Hell is spreading across the Earth from out of Las Vegas. Ghost Rider is responsible but what price is she willing to pay to save mankind?! X-23, Venom & Hulk must defeat their worst enemies, buying Ghost Rider time to… Full Story »

  17. Ghost Rider Profile

    About.com Comic Books: What's Hot Now &bull Feb 10, 2012

    Powers: When the night comes, John Blaze turns into the Ghost Rider a skeletal being clad in black leather with flames coming from its head. While in this form, Ghost Rider is very resistant to damage and has super strength. His weapon of choice is a bikers chain, which can grasp and tie up foes. The Ghost Rider is… Full Story »

  18. Ghost Rider Front

    About.com Comic Books: What's Hot Now &bull Feb 10, 2012

    A gallery of the upcoming Ghost Rider film, starring Nicolas Cage. Ghost Rider tells the story of Johnny Blaze, a stunt motorcyle rider who sells his soul to protect a loved one and ends up becoming a spirit of vengeance. Full Story »

  19. An Appeal To Nicolas Cage On Behalf Of Gary Friedrich

    Bleeding Cool &bull Feb 10, 2012

    As we reported yesterday, Ghost Rider creator Gary Friedrich is facing demands of $17,000 from Marvel, who claim that his selling of Ghost Rider prints at comic book conventions was unlawful. The demands arose after Friedrich tried to make royalty… Full Story »

  20. Lawyers from Hell

    Comic Related Headlines &bull Feb 10, 2012

    Following Friedrich's unsuccessful legal bid to win back the rights to the property, a court has ruled that the creator owes the publisher the five-figure sum because he sold prints of the character at conventions and other events. The ruling… Full Story »

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