The Phantom Rider is the name of several fictional Old West heroic gunfighters in the Marvel Comics universe. The character name was originally the Ghost Rider and was changed following the introduction of Marvel's motorcycle-riding supernatural character of the same name.
In present-day continuity, Lincoln Slade's distant descendant Hamilton Slade was an archaeologist who found the burial site of his legendary ancestor, in issue #56 of the supernatural-motorcyclist series Ghost Rider. As he explored the site, he found a large burial place, and from it appeared the ghostly garb of his ancestors Carter and Lincoln Slade. Possessed by the spirits of his ancestors, he became the new version of the Phantom Rider. After being possessed by his ancestors, Hamilton would help Ghost Rider / Johnny Blaze against the villain Moondark.
Hamilton can become intangible, while in this state he can appear to fly, levitate, or walk on air. He can call upon Banshee, which was Carter Slade's horse. Hamilton is an average shot but wears six-shooters that never run out of ammo and can become intangible to pass through objects.
Hamilton would answer a distress signal and would join Red Wolf, Texas Twister, Firebird, and Shooting Star to battle the Hulk. The Distress signal was from Rick Jones, and the Hulk was under the control of the Corruptor. Afterward, they would form the Rangers. During the Civil war and Skrull Invasion, the rangers would be the texas superhero team. Hamilton, Hawkeye, and Mockingbird helped free Jammie his daughter from Lincoln Slade's possession.
-ComicVine
Key Issues & Appearances
2
Significant comic book appearances featuring Phantom Rider
