Ghost Rider ##47
Marvel Comics • Ghost Rider Vol. 2 (1973 Series)
Writer
Michael Fleisher
Interior Artist
Don Perlin
Cover Artist
Michael Golden
Publication Date
August 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Johnny Blaze (Ghost Rider) battles 'The Demon's Apprentice.' The story follows Ghost Rider as he attempts to protect innocent people from a group of marauding cultists. Key characters include Johnny Blaze and Roxanne Simpson.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5 to 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with minor color-breaking ticks. Slight corner blunting on the bottom right. Minor edge wear. The cover retains high gloss and vibrant colors with no significant creasing or stains visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (Ungraded): $10 - $20 USD | Graded (CGC 8.0): $45 - $60 USD
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw copies range between $8 and $15 depending on the market. UK variants occasionally command a slight premium to the right specialist collector but generally track slightly lower than US cents copies in the global market.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading and shipping would likely exceed the total market value of the book. It is a beautiful specimen for a raw personal collection.
Notable Features
Features a UK 15p price variant. Notable for the cover art by fan-favorite artist Michael Golden. Spider-Man head in the UPC corner box indicates a Newsstand/Direct distribution for that era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980 Marvel publication. Printing quality, paper oxidation (off-white expected), and staple placement are consistent with Bronze Age Marvel production standards.