Ghost Rider VIllain #1: Mephisto

And so, dear readers, we are down to the number one most vile and diabolical villain of the Ghost Rider. Let's be fair: who else could it be other than Mephisto, the Lord of the Underworld and ruler of Hell? Technically, he's the devil (or demon) that spurned the Rider saga, captivating Johnny Blaze's imagination and hope by offering him a contract of servitude until the end of days. Heck, most Ghost Rider fans give him credit as the original sin-maker. Read More

The Spirit of Vengeance couldn't have a greater villain than Mephisto, but have you seen the other nine most interesting and powerful villains of the Rider? If not, be sure to check out The Top 10 Villains of Ghost Rider, a countdown sponsored by The Superheroes List. And why? Because if you like comic books and superheroes, you'll love this stuff.

Valentines Day 2012: Date With A Devil

~New Mutants #37 (2012)

Well, if you thought Valentine's Day was lost on superheroes, Marvel pushed New Mutants #37 and brought an extraordinary twist to romance.

The Setup: During the events of Fear Itself, the team went searching for Danielle Moonstar in Hel. Unfortunately, they had no way of getting there; their only recourse was to make a deal with Mephisto for transporation.

And that's how this Valentine's Day issue was born. Mephisto required only one condition in agreement for his services: A date with Magma. For the conclusion of this extremely humorous issue, check it out; page after page is filled with dark humor.

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Hell on Earth, Circle of Four

~Venom #13 (2012)

He has been posing as a casino gambler lately, and his human form was known as Mr. Degli, but in this issue of Venom, the truth was uncovered.

Blackheart is back. Calling in hell-bound contracts and capturing super-powered genetic material, he's managed to bring Hell to a small portion of earth. In this panel, he's speaking with dear-old dad: Mephisto. The first blow has been struck as the fight for the netherworld begins anew.

One problem, though, and we are calling them The Circle of Four. Venom, Red Hulk, X-23, and the new Ghost Rider. These individuals have come together and are preparing to face Blackheart head-on.

The Circle of Four story arc started  February 1st, 2012 and will be running every week of the month with Venom #13.1, #13.2, #13.3, and #13.4. It concludes with Venom #14.

Villainous Moments is a column from of The Superheroes List, updated weekly (usually Tuesday). What are the bad guys doing this week? Macabre and unthinkable, grotesque and unbearable; here's your answer! Look for #VillainousMoments on Twitter. And if you like some Ghost Rider trivia, check out The Top 10 Villains of Ghost Rider.