'Get fired up!' so reads a caption accompanying a photo of a train painted with a flaming chain, which is also the weapon of choice for J.T. James a.k.a. Hellfire.
- June 23, 2016
AceShowbiz -
Ahead of San Diego Comic-Con, "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." teases a possible big announcement at the annual convention. On Wednesday, June 22, the show posted on its official Twitter and Instagram accounts a photo of a train decorated with an image of a flaming chain.
"Get fired up! Marvel's #AgentsofSHIELD knows how to get to you #SDCC in style," so read the caption accompanying the picture. The fiery ad soon sparked a speculation that Ghost Rider could appear in the upcoming season 4 of the ABC series.
Get fired up! Marvel's #AgentsofSHIELD knows how to get to you #SDCC in style. pic.twitter.com/F9aI2tMF4U
— Agents of SHIELD (@AgentsofSHIELD) June 22, 2016
However, the flaming chain is closely associated not only with Ghost Rider in the Marvel Universe. J.T. James a.k.a. Hellfire, who is a former member of the Secret Warriors in the comic books, also uses the flaming chain which is called the Hellfire Chain as his weapon. Axle Whitehead recurred as Hellfire in season 3, and this ad could mean that he would have a bigger role in season 4.
Still, Ghost Rider's appearance could not be ruled out as James has a long history with Ghost Rider. He's the grandson of the first incarnation of Ghost Rider, Carter Slade, from whom he inherited the Hellfire Chain. Moreover, the Ghost Rider rights are now back at Marvel, making it possible for the motorcycle-riding antihero to make an appearance on the TV series.
