Ghost Rider: Vengeance Unbound

THE MIGHTY THOR # 429

SYNOPSIS
In an abandoned Brooklyn tenement building, the Wrecking Crew (the Wrecker, Thunderball, and Piledriver), argue amongst themselves about the fate of their fourth member, Bulldozer, who was captured by the NYPD's superhuman task force, Code B.L.U.E. Sick of the constant in-fighting, the Wrecker tells the other two that they're going to bust Bulldozer free, but only when he feels it's safe to do so. Meanwhile, in a Manhattan police station, Bulldozer is being watched by Mad Dog and Rigger, two Code B.L.U.E. officers. Rigger tells Mad Dog they're going to be escorting their prisoner to Kennedy Airport, from which he'll be transported to the Vault. Mad Dog complains about the assignment being boring, but Rigger tells him that the route will take them through Cypress Hills, where the Ghost Rider is rumored to haunt.

That night, during their transport of Bulldozer, the two police officers make their way past the gate to Cypress Hills Cemetery. Suddenly, the rest of the Wrecking Crew attack the armored truck, and the Wrecker's energy blast knocks the truck into the cemetery. The two cops escape the truck, but both are stunned by the Crew's attack. In another part of the cemetery, however, Dan Ketch is visiting the grave of his deceased sister and sees the fight erupting. He runs to his motorcycle and touches the gascap, triggering his transformation. While the Wrecking Crew - including the newly freed Bulldozer - prepare to kill the Mad Dog and Rigger, the Ghost Rider rides over the hill. The Crew recognize the Rider from television reports, but are nonetheless surprised by the brutality of the demon's attack. He successfully evades the Crew's blows, but Piledriver believes the Rider to be simply a glorified athlete with a few fancy special effects. The Wrecker gets tired of the Ghost Rider's interference, and blasts him with the Asgardian power contained in his crowbar. The magical energy that strikes the Rider accidently rips open a dimensional gate, from which emerges the lord of Hell, Mephisto. While Mephisto demands to know who has dared summon him, the Ghost Rider frantically questions why he finds the demon lord so familiar. Elsewhere in the city, the Asgardian trickster god, Loki, senses what has transpired. Cursing the Wrecker for finally attracting the notice of an powerful being, Loki realizes that he must step in and take care of the matter personally.

ANNOTATIONS
This issue also contained a parallel, but unrelated, story of Thor and Excalibur fighting the Juggernaut on a distant alien planet.

This story takes place between Ghost Rider # 9 (vol. 2) and Ghost Rider # 10 (vol. 2).

This story continues in Thor # 430.

REVIEW
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THE MIGHTY THOR # 429 SYNOPSIS In an abandoned Brooklyn tenement building, the Wrecking Crew (the Wrecker, Thunderball, and Piledriver), argue amongst themselves about the fate of their fourth member, Bulldozer, who was captured by the NYPD's superhuman task force, Code B.L.U.E. Sick of the constant in-fighting, the Wrecker tells the other two that they're going to bust Bulldozer free, but only when he feels it's safe to do so. Meanwhile, in a Manhattan police station, Bulldozer is being watched by Mad Dog and Rigger, two Code B.L.U.E. officers. Rigger tells Mad Dog they're going to be escorting their prisoner to Kennedy Airport, from which he'll be transported to the Vault. Mad Dog complains about the assignment being boring, but Rigger tells him that the route will take them through Cypress Hills, where the Ghost Rider is rumored to haunt. That night, during their transport of Bulldozer, the two police officers make their way past the gate to Cypress Hills Cemetery. Suddenly, the rest of the Wrecking Crew attack the armored truck, and the Wrecker's energy blast knocks the truck into the cemetery. The two cops escape the truck, but both are stunned by the Crew's attack. In another part of the cemetery, however, Dan Ketch is visiting the grave of his deceased sister and sees the fight erupting. He runs to his motorcycle and touches the gascap, triggering his transformation. While the Wrecking Crew - including the newly freed Bulldozer - prepare to kill the Mad Dog and Rigger, the Ghost Rider rides over the hill. The Crew recognize the Rider from television reports, but are nonetheless surprised by the brutality of the demon's attack. He successfully evades the Crew's blows, but Piledriver believes the Rider to be simply a glorified athlete with a few fancy special effects. The Wrecker gets tired of the Ghost Rider's interference, and blasts him with the Asgardian power contained in his crowbar. The magical energy that strikes the Rider accidently rips open a dimensional gate, from which emerges the lord of Hell, Mephisto. While Mephisto demands to know who has dared summon him, the Ghost Rider frantically questions why he finds the demon lord so familiar. Elsewhere in the city, the Asgardian trickster god, Loki, senses what has transpired. Cursing the Wrecker for finally attracting the notice of an powerful being, Loki realizes that he must step in and take care of the matter personally. ANNOTATIONS This issue also contained a parallel, but unrelated, story of Thor and Excalibur fighting the Juggernaut on a distant alien planet. This story takes place between Ghost Rider # 9 (vol. 2) and Ghost Rider # 10 (vol. 2). This story continues in Thor # 430. REVIEW Review Coming Soon! Grade:	The Mighty Thor # 429 Published: Feb. 1991 Original Price: $1.00 Cover: Ron Frenz Title: "This World Is Mine!" Writer: Tom DeFalco Artist: Ron Frenz Inker: Joe Sinnott Colorist: Mike Rockwitz Lettering: Mike Heisler Editor: Ralph Macchio Editor-in-Chief: Tom DeFalco