When in close combat, the Ghost Rider locks eyes with his victim and makes him or her feel every pain that that individual has ever inflicted on anyone else innocent in their lifetime. Its effects are similar to the soul searing effect of hellfire. Although it can backfire with certain individuals.

Important events in the comics relating to the Penance StareEdit

-When used on Mr. Hyde, it triggers his transformation back into Calvin Zabo, though Mr. Hyde flees before it can take full effect. ^[1]

-When used on Venom he proved to be immune, due to the symbiote.

-When used on Deadpool, it showed him a "highlight reel" of the events that lead him to becoming what he was and turned the Ghost Rider back into Johnny Blaze. ^[2]

1. ↑ Ghost Rider (1990) 4
2. ↑ Deadpool Vol 2 #26