Zarathos

Comics character ZarathosCover of Marvel Comics' Ghost Rider (vol. 2) #77Publication informationPublisherMarvel ComicsFirst appearanceMarvel Spotlight #5 (August 1972)Created byRoy Thomas, Gary Friedrich and Mike PloogIn-story informationFull nameZarathosSpeciesDemonPlace of originEarthPartnershipsMephistoLilithNotable aliasesGhost RiderAbilitiesVirtual immortalitySuperhuman strengthHealing factorElemental 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. Publication history He first appears in Marvel Spotlight #5 (August 1972), and was created by writers Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich and artist Mike Ploog. Fictional character biography The physical stone body of the demon Zarathos had lain inert and inanimate beneath the Earth for eons until his spirit was summoned by a Native American tribal sorcerer named K'Nutu to help his tribe. Z