Hoss (comics)
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Hoss is a fictional character appearing in Marvel Comics
, created by writer Garth Ennis
and artist Clayton Crain
. He is a demon
, an enemy and occasional ally of the Ghost Rider
.
Hoss has been described as "one of Hell's most able tracker-scouts". He first appeared in Ghost Rider (Road to Damnation) #1 (Nov. 2005)
- Hell has sent Hoss to recapture Kazann, whereas the angel Malachi has rescued the Ghost Rider from Hell and sent him to achieve the same task. The two initially clash, but then join forces when facing the third being hunting Kazann - the archangel Ruth
.
Kazann is eventually defeated by the three hunters and the Ghost Rider finds himself returned to Hell, betrayed by Malachi. It emerges that Malachi and Kazann have been secretly plotting together since Lucifer's rebellion, using Heaven and Hell to advance their own careers.
Malachi then descends to Hell to confront (and perhaps silence) the Ghost Rider - only to be ambushed by Hoss and Ruth, who easily defeat him. Hoss apologises to the Ghost Rider, explaining that he lacks the power to free him from Hell - but offers a consolation prize, a chance for the Ghost Rider to share his torment with the defeated Malachi.
As well as his physical abilities, Hoss has a range of magical powers. He can track other demons and seems able to transport himself (and his allies) between earth and Hell. He was able to casually - and instantly - kill a biker gang who annoyed him, without physically touching them.
Hoss created his servant Buttview from a maimed and dying human, rebuilding his broken body and modifying his form. This ability may require a willing subject, as Hoss asked for the dying man's consent before he started work.
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, created by writer Garth Ennis
Garth Ennis
Garth Ennis is a Northern Irish comics writer, best known for the Vertigo series Preacher with artist Steve Dillon and his successful nine-year run on Marvel Comics' Punisher franchise...
and artist Clayton Crain
Clayton Crain
Clayton Crain is an American comic book artist, who primarily uses digital painting techniques in his art.He is best known for his works on Ghost Rider: Road to Damnation, Venom vs. Carnage and Sensational Spider-Man Clayton Crain is an American comic book artist, who primarily uses digital...
. He is a demon
Demons (Marvel Comics)
The Marvel Comics universe hosts a number of demons, many of whom are at times at conflict with gods and angels. All possess varying degrees of mystical power, feed upon souls for self-sustenance, and are inclined towards dark or “black” magic - evil....
, an enemy and occasional ally of the Ghost Rider
Ghost Rider (comics)
Ghost Rider is the name of several fictional supernatural antiheroes appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Marvel had previously used the name for a Western character whose name was later changed to Night Rider and subsequently to Phantom Rider.The first supernatural Ghost Rider is...
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Hoss has been described as "one of Hell's most able tracker-scouts". He first appeared in Ghost Rider (Road to Damnation) #1 (Nov. 2005)
Fictional character biography
Hoss has stated that he arrived in Hell after committing suicide out of embarrassment, but the truth of this claim is unclear. He serves as one of Hell's tracker-scouts, travelling the earth to do his masters' work.Road to Damnation
Hoss crosses paths with the Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze) while trying to recapture the renegade demon KazannKazann
Kazann is a fictional character appearing in Marvel Comics, created by writer Garth Ennis and artist Clayton Crain. He is a renegade demon, an enemy of the Ghost Rider. Kazann first appeared in Ghost Rider #2 Kazann is a fictional character appearing in Marvel Comics, created by writer Garth Ennis...
- Hell has sent Hoss to recapture Kazann, whereas the angel Malachi has rescued the Ghost Rider from Hell and sent him to achieve the same task. The two initially clash, but then join forces when facing the third being hunting Kazann - the archangel Ruth
Ruth (comics)
Ruth is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe, an archangel in the service of Heaven and an enemy of the Ghost Rider.She first appeared in Ghost Rider #1...
.
Kazann is eventually defeated by the three hunters and the Ghost Rider finds himself returned to Hell, betrayed by Malachi. It emerges that Malachi and Kazann have been secretly plotting together since Lucifer's rebellion, using Heaven and Hell to advance their own careers.
Malachi then descends to Hell to confront (and perhaps silence) the Ghost Rider - only to be ambushed by Hoss and Ruth, who easily defeat him. Hoss apologises to the Ghost Rider, explaining that he lacks the power to free him from Hell - but offers a consolation prize, a chance for the Ghost Rider to share his torment with the defeated Malachi.
Powers and abilities
Hoss has displayed a wide range of superhuman abilities, some of which have not been clearly defined. Physically, he appears to be superhumanly strong and durable. He's also able to modify his 'human' body - repairing it, extruding tentacles or shifting into a more obviously demonic form.As well as his physical abilities, Hoss has a range of magical powers. He can track other demons and seems able to transport himself (and his allies) between earth and Hell. He was able to casually - and instantly - kill a biker gang who annoyed him, without physically touching them.
Hoss created his servant Buttview from a maimed and dying human, rebuilding his broken body and modifying his form. This ability may require a willing subject, as Hoss asked for the dying man's consent before he started work.