Ghost Rider #73 (1992)

Ghost Rider #73, published by Marvel in October 1982, features "Tears of a Clown!" Johnny Blaze is held captive by the Circus of Crime, with the Clown desperately seeking funds for his father. The Spirit of Vengeance is absent, raising questions about Ghost Rider's fate. The issue culminates in Ghost Rider's confrontation with the Circus, notably showcasing a prototype of the Penance Stare, an ability later central to Danny Ketch's Ghost Rider, making it a key moment for collectors.