Zarathos
| Zarathos | |
|---|---|
Cover of Marvel Comics' Ghost Rider (vol. 2) #77 | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Marvel Spotlight #5 (August 1972) |
| Created by | Roy Thomas, Gary Friedrich and Mike Ploog |
| In-story information | |
| Full name | Zarathos |
| Species | Demon |
| Place of origin | Earth |
| Partnerships | Mephisto Lilith |
| Notable aliases | Ghost Rider |
| Abilities | Virtual immortality Superhuman strength Healing factor Elemental powers |
Zarathos (UK: /ˈzærəθɒs/, US: /-θoʊs/) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is usually depicted in stories featuring the character known as the Ghost Rider. A demonic being who tortures and devours souls, Zarathos first appeared in Marvel Spotlight #5 (August 1972) and was created by writers Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich and artist Mike Ploog.