Saturday Showcase: Ghost

Ghost as seen in the Thunderbolt series

With all the excitement for the upcoming Ant-man & the Wasp film, I thought I would spend today focused on the villain of the film.  When you watch the trailer, you notice that the villain will be the Ghost.  For you comic book fans, you will know the Ghost was originally and Iron Man villain but it appears that the Ant-man & the Wasp film will do the Ghost justice.

Ghost's First Appearance: Iron Man #219 (1987)

What makes Ghost's character work is the mystery that surrounds him.  We all know that he was an IT specialist and we all know that due to the accident that created the Ghost, that he is anti-corporation.  A modern day Robin Hood with a twist.  Instead of giving to the poor, he just makes it so the corporations are shut down permanently.  This may explain why Ghost when from super-villain to anti-hero.  As we all know, opinions change over time.  This theory also allows why the Ghost would be after Pym.  

The Ghost as seen in Ant-man & the Wasp.

I was speaking of how the character of the Ghost has changed over the years.  He went from super-villain to a member of the anti-hero squad known as the Thunderbolts.  In the upcoming film, the Ghost is also know a woman.  Some fans may have a problem with it but personally I do not.  We need to adapt and change characters to appeal to today's audience.  I mean, who knows, maybe her dad was the original Ghost.  We will just have to wait and see.  Since we do not know a whole lot about the Ghost, anything is possible.

Thunderbolts #151

I for one am glad to see the Ghost on the big screen.  I loved the character in the pages of Iron Man and I know I will love the character in Ant-man & the Wasp.  

Until next time, get your READ on!  

As always, unleash your inner NERD!