Zarathos

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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.^[1]