Blackheart

Blackheart is a fictional character, a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is most commonly associated with Ghost Rider and Daredevil. He was created by writer Ann Nocenti and artist John Romita Jr..

Publication History

Blackheart first appeared in Daredevil #270 (September 1989). The character was created by Ann Nocenti and John Romita Jr. Blackheart was born from the accumulation of evil in one place, specifically, the town of Christ's Crown, New York.

Fictional Character Biography

Blackheart is the son of Mephisto, a demon of the Hell who embodies evil and is driven by a desire to corrupt and destroy. He has spent much of his existence trying to take over his father's role as the ruler of Hell.

Powers and Abilities

Blackheart possesses vast inherent supernatural powers, including superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, and agility. He can manipulate Hellfire, project energy blasts, teleport, shape-shift, and alter his size. He also has the ability to manipulate the emotions of others, particularly feelings of hate and fear.

In Other Media

Blackheart has made appearances in several video games and animated television series. He was also the main antagonist in the 2007 live-action film Ghost Rider, where he was portrayed by actor Wes Bentley.

See Also

• List of Marvel Comics characters
• Mephisto (comics)
• Ghost Rider
• Daredevil