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scottpm's review against another edition
3.0
Good but messy story. Different direction of Ghost Rider from what I have read, much more mystical. Great artwork though.
rmgebhardt's review against another edition
3.0
Typical Garth Ennis, but with pretty rock solid art backing it up. This felt much more like a short story that Ennis came up with at one point or another and then just shoe-horned Ghost Rider into it in order to make it for Marvel. It's odd to have Ghost Rider as a bit of a side character in this story, but it fleshes out some interesting heaven/hell dynamics that you wouldn't get in a standard Marvel title. If you're a Ghost Rider fan, this is a nice, self-contained story you'll enjoy.
readinggod's review against another edition
1.0
Although the artistic style is appealing to the eye, the plot of the graphic novel is not. I thought the plot was too outlandish and thus made this an unsatisfying read.
rimahsum's review against another edition
5.0
Great art! One of the best I've ever seen! If only they can make a movie out of this!
paperbackstash's review against another edition
3.0
Written by none other than the creator of Preacher and current writer of Punisher, Garth Ennis brings us a tale of the Ghost Rider trapped in Hell, never able to escape. Night after night he's ripped apart by ghastly demons, thinking that maybe - just maybe - this time he can reach the 'gate' in time to free his tormented soul. When offered the chance at salvation, he takes it hungrily, not seeing the traps and lies laid ahead before him.
Clayton Crain gifts the story with amazing artwork, colorful images on glossy pages that make the over-eager fanboy (or fangirl, whichever the case may be) sit up and take note. There's violence galore, with detailed bloodshed and darkly injected humor. The story doesn't lag and is a different enough one, staying relatively true to the vein of the Ghost Rider legend. Rather than the way the movie depicted it, the tortured being takes no delight in his existence, trapped in this cursed state. On the downside, the dialogue could have been better. There's Ennis' trademark humor and religious jabs, but nothing overtly sensational in terms of character interaction. Also, even if it doesn't lag, the story isn't the best it could be, and more ooph wouldn't have hurt.
Overall Ghost Rider is a fascinating legend that's fun to read different takes on. Here we see him as many others do, if not a little more naive than usual. I would have enjoyed seeing more of him here, especially with his take-charge, kick-ass attitude, but what I did see was enjoyable. There is plenty of pizazz in the art department, but sometimes I wondered if they put more focus on that and less on some areas for substance. Oh well, still a very good read that most Ghost Rider fans will devour eagerly.
Clayton Crain gifts the story with amazing artwork, colorful images on glossy pages that make the over-eager fanboy (or fangirl, whichever the case may be) sit up and take note. There's violence galore, with detailed bloodshed and darkly injected humor. The story doesn't lag and is a different enough one, staying relatively true to the vein of the Ghost Rider legend. Rather than the way the movie depicted it, the tortured being takes no delight in his existence, trapped in this cursed state. On the downside, the dialogue could have been better. There's Ennis' trademark humor and religious jabs, but nothing overtly sensational in terms of character interaction. Also, even if it doesn't lag, the story isn't the best it could be, and more ooph wouldn't have hurt.
Overall Ghost Rider is a fascinating legend that's fun to read different takes on. Here we see him as many others do, if not a little more naive than usual. I would have enjoyed seeing more of him here, especially with his take-charge, kick-ass attitude, but what I did see was enjoyable. There is plenty of pizazz in the art department, but sometimes I wondered if they put more focus on that and less on some areas for substance. Oh well, still a very good read that most Ghost Rider fans will devour eagerly.
judd's review
1.0
Why can't anyone write a decent Ghost Rider?
Satanic stunt biker with a flaming skull...how does one fuck that up?
Satanic stunt biker with a flaming skull...how does one fuck that up?
chibiconletras's review
4.0
(4.5)
OH. MY. GOD.
No esperaba nada y Ghost Rider me sorprendió.
Nunca había leido, visto u oído nada de este personaje, solo lo conocía por el nombre y por su cercanía al infierno. Ahora que lo conozco se va a la lista de "necesito leer más".
La ruta de la perdición es una historia intensa que nos lleva por un camino lleno de mentiras, secretos, angeles y demonios. Conocemos sobre el cielo y el infierno, especialmente el último.
Me encantó como se manejó este volúmen, aunque el Ghost Rider no sea el total protagonista de la historia, y eso es algo a remarcar, pensé que vería una historia de él y no fue así, pero no me molestó en absoluto porque funcionó bien. La trama es rápida y te mantiene alerta en todo momento a qué rayos va a pasar ahora.
El dibujo de Crain me transportó a todos los escenarios, no negaré que todo era muy oscuro, ¡pero la historia también lo era!
Le quité media estrella porque al principio me sentía un poco perdida y no entendía nada. Y porque el personaje del sacerdote es puro relleno.
En fin, es una historia que (si hubiera podido) habría leído en un día porque es fascinante. Estoy ansiosa por continuar leyendo al personaje en cualquier escenario que se presente.
Reto ahorro por libro: ✔✔
OH. MY. GOD.
No esperaba nada y Ghost Rider me sorprendió.
Nunca había leido, visto u oído nada de este personaje, solo lo conocía por el nombre y por su cercanía al infierno. Ahora que lo conozco se va a la lista de "necesito leer más".
La ruta de la perdición es una historia intensa que nos lleva por un camino lleno de mentiras, secretos, angeles y demonios. Conocemos sobre el cielo y el infierno, especialmente el último.
Me encantó como se manejó este volúmen, aunque el Ghost Rider no sea el total protagonista de la historia, y eso es algo a remarcar, pensé que vería una historia de él y no fue así, pero no me molestó en absoluto porque funcionó bien. La trama es rápida y te mantiene alerta en todo momento a qué rayos va a pasar ahora.
El dibujo de Crain me transportó a todos los escenarios, no negaré que todo era muy oscuro, ¡pero la historia también lo era!
Le quité media estrella porque al principio me sentía un poco perdida y no entendía nada. Y porque el personaje del sacerdote es puro relleno.
En fin, es una historia que (si hubiera podido) habría leído en un día porque es fascinante. Estoy ansiosa por continuar leyendo al personaje en cualquier escenario que se presente.
Reto ahorro por libro: ✔✔
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