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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.
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.
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]
| Sara (last name unknown) | |
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| 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]
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.
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.
The original Caretaker, amalgamated with Carter Slade , appears in Ghost Rider , portrayed by Sam Elliott. [9]
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