Ghost Rider has sought refuge in a church, running from the NYPD's Ghost Rider task force. His solace is short lived however as Rak and Dread, working for Hellgate, attack Ghost Rider in the church. The battle draws the task force and things go from bad to worse. Daredevil and Punisher and lend Ghost Rider a hand in hopes that he can escape and clears his name. However, Dan and Ghost Rider have decided that they deserve punishment for what they have done (see last issue). Ghost Rider is gunned down and apprehended, but is quick whisked away by SHIELD.