

On one occasion, in particular, Cosmic Ghost Rider survived a direct attack from his master Galactus. Even if he is obliterated, Frank can merely reassemble himself using his cosmic abilities. Castle says, “Whatever murderous thing he’s got planned - I welcome it. Cosmic Ghost Rider can survive almost any attack. The fight shows no sign of slowing down until Cosmic King offers Castle his soul, which he gladly accepts. In issue #2, Cosmic King obtains Castle’s mortal soul, and I was wondering where it would come into play. The banter was somewhat witty, so that is some indication that things aren’t too serious yet. It came to a point where I was not sure if either of them were giving it their all. I thought for sure that the fight was over multiple times. During his fight with Cosmic King, Castle says, “Death is the air I breathe - the water I drink.” Cosmic King even refers to them as “two monsters.” The entire issue is one big awesome fight. Whether it is the Punisher or Cosmic Ghost Rider, Castle finds a way to surround himself with death. He says, “buried to the waist in the wet remains of friends and enemies.” Before becoming a Ghost Rider, Castle saw more death than anyone ever needs to see. The other flashback that sticks out is of Castle alone in the jungle during a war. He couldn’t save his daughter, but he can save Cammi. This flashback feels really significant especially knowing that he might see his daughter in Cammi. Throughout the series, Castle refuses to let Cammi kill because she is innocent.

He goes on, “But I’ll never forget what it sounded like when her screaming stopped.” The panel cutting back to the present shows in a near identical position as his daughter. Read Cosmic Ghost Rider Baby Thanos Must Die by Donny Cates available from Rakuten Kobo. The first depicted Castle’s family being murdered and saying how he can’t even remember his daughters face. I really enjoyed the use of flashbacks in Revenge of the Cosmic Ghost Rider #3. The Cosmic King has finally caught up with Castle, and things get ugly.
