Jim Mooney (1919–2008)

I decided to go back to Ms/Captain Marvel's origins in preparation for the film this year.

I enjoy reading older comics, and seeing the differences between the writing style then and that of modern comics.

This collection is a rollicking read. A bit 'monster of the week' but with an underlying story arc about how Carol comes to terms (eventually) with her inner superhero, which is only truly resolved in the last few pages.

I also really liked the introductory article (included at the end of show more the collection) by Gary Conway, about how he came to write the series.

Altogether a very enjoyable read. Recommended. show less

If you like really cheesy Judeo-Christian "horror" stories; if the Undertaker is your favorite wrestler; if you think biker gangs are radical; if you wear a wallet chain to formal occasions; or if you attend motocross events; then you might think the Ghost Rider comics are "bitchin".
The original run of the series from the 1970's is cheesier than a fondue party. The artwork is reminiscent of a heavy metal album cover, or the doodles drawn in notebooks by high school aged metal heads that are show more forced to attend Sunday school on the weekends.
If any of that sounds appealing to you should pull on your leather chaps, grab a sixer of Budweiser, drape your mullet across the back of your lazy boy, and crack open a copy of Ghost Rider. ImI show less

It's amazing, from these comics, to consider how popular Ghost Rider became, because these comics are not great. The art is horribly uneven, although the writing does improve once Tony Isabella comes on board.

Definitely not, like...the worst comic I've ever read? But also deeply uncomfortable to read. Classic "in the 70s it was normal for comic characters to date their adoptive relatives". Also racist about Native Americans.