Ghost Rider ##49
Marvel Comics • Ghost Rider Vol. 2 (1973 Series)
Writer
Michael Fleisher
Interior Artist
Don Perlin
Cover Artist
Michael Golden
Publication Date
October 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Johnny Blaze as Ghost Rider. In this issue, titled 'The Siren of the Sea,' Ghost Rider battles the villainess Siren. Ghost Rider encounters mystical and supernatural threats as he travels across the country.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Approximate evaluation from photo: Minor spine stress lines, blunting on the top right corner, and slight edge wear along the bottom. The cover gloss appears intact, but there is visible surface wear and slight rounding of corners.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00 USD; Graded (CGC 9.0+): $60.00 - $90.00 USD
Recent Sales
Standard cents-copy versions in mid-grade typically sell for $15-$25. UK variants often command a small niche premium (10-20%) to international collectors but may be less liquid in the US market.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the final market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
This is a UK Price Variant, distinguished by the '15p' price instead of the US '50c'. It features a 'Win a Toys R Us Shopping Spree' advertisement banner across the top. The Spider-Man head logo in the bottom left corner indicates a Direct Edition or UK distribution style rather than a standard Newsstand UPC.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1980 UK price variant. The paper age and ink registration are consistent with Marvel's Copper Age manufacturing standards. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting visible.