Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance ##19
Marvel Comics • Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance Vol. 1
Writer
Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Henry Martinez
Cover Artist
Henry Martinez
Publication Date
February 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Midnight Sons' era. Johnny Blaze faces off against the return of the Lord of the Vampires (indicated by the Varnae-like figure on the cover). The story involves Blaze's ongoing struggle with the hellfire shotgun and his role as a hunter of the supernatural alongside the Ghost Rider.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stressors (ticks) with some color-break on the left edge. Minor blunting on the bottom-right corner. Slight surface scuffing/shelf wear visible on the black background areas near the top left. The cover retains good gloss but lacks the sharpness for a Near Mint grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically range from $2 to $5 in lots or $7 individally. Graded copies of this specific mid-run issue are rare as the value generally doesn't justify the grading cost.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of a 7.5-9.0 grade for this issue. This is best kept as a reader copy or in a bag and board.
Notable Features
Features the Midnight Sons logo. Direct Edition with barcode. Notable for the 'Lord of the Vampires Returns' cover blurb referencing the vampire lore within the Marvel Universe.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Marvel production paper stock. Features the standard Direct Edition barcode and price/date box consistent with 1994 printing standards.