Blackheart

Blackheart
Blackheart as he appears in Marvel vs. Capcom 2.
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Daredevil #270 (September 1989)
Created by	Ann Nocenti (writer) John Romita, Jr. (artist)
In-story information
Team affiliations	Hellfire Club
Notable aliases	Black King, Voice, Son of Satan, Legion
Abilities	High intelligence Energy manipulation Reality warping Magical and mystical powers Shape-shifting Telepathy Telekinesis Accelerated Healing Factor Superhuman physical attributes

Blackheart is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is usually depicted as an adversary to the superhero Ghost Rider. Created by writer Ann Nocenti and artist John Romita, Jr., Blackheart first appeared in Daredevil #270 (September 1989). The character has also appeared in other media, such as the 2000 video game Marvel vs Capcom 2, and in the 2007 film Ghost Rider, in which he was portrayed by actor Wes Bentley.

The character was created by Ann Nocenti and John Romita, Jr., and first appeared in Daredevil #270 (Sept. 1989).

Centuries of murder in a locale named Christ's Crown, New York, draws the attention of a demon-lord, Mephisto, who creates a "son", Blackheart, from the energy of the accumulated evil. Blackheart explores the nature of evil under his father's tutelage, clashing with and failing to corrupt Daredevil and Spider-Man. Mephisto draws Daredevil, Brandy Ash, the genetically engineered Number Nine, and the Inhumans Gorgon, Karnak, and Ahura into Hell, where Blackheart tries to tempt them. However, he is impressed by humanity's free will and concludes that evil cannot hope to win out against good. When Mephisto learns of Blackheart's change of mind, he banishes him to Earth, warning him that if he ever uses his power again, he will be driven mad.