Ghost Rider ##15
Marvel Comics • Ghost Rider Vol. 3
Writer
Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Mark Texeira
Cover Artist
Mark Texeira
Publication Date
July 1991
Cover Variant
Regular (Glow-in-the-Dark Cover)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Danny Ketch as Ghost Rider. This issue features a battle against the hidden army of the Dead. It is a key 90s issue largely collectible for its iconic 'Glow-in-the-Dark' cover gimmick which was very popular during this era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks/ticks, some blunting on the bottom-right corner, and minor edge wear. The cover exhibits slight scuffing common to the glow-in-the-dark finish. There is an unauthenticated signature on the front center.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (with unauthenticated signature): $15 - $25; CGC 9.8 (unsigned): $100 - $130; Verified Signature (CBCS Yellow Label): $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of Ghost Rider #15 sell for $5 to $15 depending on condition. Signed copies without authentication usually carry a small premium but are often treated as 'qualified' by grading companies like CGC unless submitted through a witness program.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless using CBCS Verified Signature service. As it stands, CGC would likely give this a 'Green Label' (Qualified) because of the unverified signature, which often lowers the market value below that of a standard Blue Label copy.
Notable Features
Glow-in-the-dark fluorescent cover; Iconic Mark Texeira artwork. The signature on the cover is attributed to Mark Texeira (signed 'Tex' with year '91).
Authentication Notes
The signature appears consistent with Mark Texeira's style from the early 90s; however, since it was not witnessed by a grading representative, it remains 'unverified'. The paper stock and ink density are consistent with early 1990s Marvel gloss-stock production.