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Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 was packed to capacity. Seven thousand people crammed into seats, standing along the walls, sitting in aisles—all waiting for one thing: the Ghost Rider panel.

The energy was restless. Excited but impatient. People had been speculating for months about casting, and Marvel had kept everything locked down tight.

On stage, Scott Derrickson stood at a podium with Kevin Feige beside him, both looking comfortable fielding questions. A massive screen behind them displayed the Marvel Studios logo, clean and bright.

"So about the tone of this film—" Scott started to answer someone's question about whether Ghost Rider would lean horror or action.

Then the lights cut out.

Completely. Hall H plunged into darkness.

For a split second, confusion. Then recognition.

The crowd exploded.

"OH SHIT IT'S HAPPENING!"

"THEY'RE DOING THE REVEAL!"

"EVERYONE SHUT UP I CAN'T HEAR!"

Scott and Feige stepped back from the podium, both grinning now. They knew what was coming. The audience didn't.

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