Ghost Rider ##28
Marvel Comics • Ghost Rider Vol. 3
Writer
Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Javier Saltares
Cover Artist
Javier Saltares
Publication Date
August 1992
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition (with glow-in-the-dark cover effect and bonus poster)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the massive 90s crossover event 'Rise of the Midnight Sons'. Features the gathering of supernatural heroes including Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze, Morbius, Blade, and others to combat the threat of Lilith, Mother of Demons.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0) range based on raw visual assessment
Condition Details
Book is housed in a polybag with backing board; overall clean surface gloss with minor handling wear, slight corner blunting, and faint spine stress visible near the staples.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $10 to $25 USD; Graded CGC 9.0/9.8 value ranges from $40 to $100+ USD depending on poster inclusion and demand.
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies in average condition range from $5 to $15 USD, while pristine or graded high-grade copies command higher collector premiums.
Grading Recommendation
Not strictly recommended for professional grading unless the copy is verified to be in pristine 9.8 condition with the original intact poster, as grading fees may exceed the raw value of this specific issue.
Notable Features
Part 1 of 6 of the Rise of the Midnight Sons crossover; includes a special glow-in-the-dark cover title treatment and a bonus pull-out poster inside.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1992 Marvel Direct Edition barcode box with Spider-Man head logo, correct paper stock, and authentic coloring typical of early 90s Marvel books.