Recent art auctions have raised money for Ghost Rider co-creator Gary Friedrich. 

Friedrich recently lost his lawsuit against Marvel and other parties trying to assert copyright over the flame-skulled, motorcycle-revving hero. In a shocking move, he was required to pay $17,000 to Marvel for such offenses as selling Ghost Rider merchandise at comic conventions. 

The destitute and now-elderly writer, who has battled alcohol addiction, cannot pay the levy, so a slew of writers and artists have decided to help one of their own. Friedrich recently lost his lawsuit against Marvel and other parties trying to assert copyright over the flame-skulled, motorcycle-revving hero.  Via: