Caretaker (comics)

The Caretaker is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. There have been two incarnations of the character.

The Caretaker appeared in the 2007 film Ghost Rider and the Hulu television series Helstrom, portrayed by Sam Elliott and Robert Wisdom respectively.

Publication history

The first Caretaker debuted in Ghost Rider vol. 2 #28 (August 1992) and was created by Howard Mackie and Andy Kubert.[1]

The second Caretaker debuted in Ghost Rider vol. 6 #26 and was created by Jason Aaron and Tan Eng Huat.

Fictional character biography

Caretaker (original)

Caretaker is a member of The Blood, a mystical organization dedicated to fighting evil. He guards the Salem Fields Cemetery in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, which serves as a prison for an ancient evil species.[2]

After meeting Danny Ketch / Ghost Rider, Caretaker works with the Midnight Suns and battles the angel Zadkiel before being killed by Blackout.[3][4][5][6]

Sister Sara

Sara (last name unknown)
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Ghost Rider vol. 6 #26 (2008)
In-story information
Alter ego	Sister Sara
Team affiliations	The Sacred Heart Convent for the Sisters of the Holy Sepulcher
Notable aliases	Caretaker
Abilities	Teleportation

Sara is a nun and the granddaughter of the original Caretaker who was chosen to succeed him following his death. She later becomes a teacher at the Strange Academy, where she teaches the history of ancient civilizations.[7]

Powers and abilities

The original Caretaker possesses superhuman strength and immunity to aging and disease.

The Sara incarnation of Caretaker can create portals and possesses an extensive knowledge of the occult.

In other media

Television

The original Caretaker appears in Helstrom, portrayed by Robert Wisdom.[8] This version is an African-American member of the Blood named Henry, who displays a more pleasant personality than his comics counterpart and is especially friendly towards Louise Hastings, the head of the Saint Teresa Center for Mental Health.

Film

The original Caretaker, amalgamated with Carter Slade, appears in Ghost Rider, portrayed by Sam Elliott.[9]

Video games

• The original Caretaker appears in the Ghost Rider film tie-in game, voiced by Fred Tatasciore.
• The Sister Sara incarnation of the Caretaker appears in Marvel's Midnight Suns, voiced by Vanessa Marshall.[10] This version is the immortal overseer of the Abbey, estranged sister of Lilith, and lover of Agatha Harkness who originally used magic to maintain her youth, but was forced to sacrifice the latter to create the Hunter's collar.

References

1. "Ghost Rider vol. 3, #28". Grand Comics Database.
2. Ghost Rider vol. 3 #28 (August 1992)
3. Ghost Rider vol. 3 #40 (Sept. 1993)
4. Spirits Of Vengeance #16 (Nov. 1993)
5. Ghost Rider vol. 6 #26
6. Ghost Riders: Heaven's on Fire #6
7. "Strange Academy Reveals the Ultimate Mystical Marvel Class Schedule". CBR. July 8, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
8. Flook, Ray (October 8, 2019). ""Marvel's Helstrom": "The Royals" Tom Austen, "FTWD" Sydney Lemon, 5 More Join Hulu Series". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
9. "Carter Slade's Last Ride Scene | Ghost Rider (2007) Movie Clip HD 4K". YouTube.
10. "Caretaker Voice - Marvel's Midnight Suns (Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 16, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.

External links

• Caretaker I at Marvel Wiki
• Caretaker II at Marvel Wiki