GHOST RIDER BLAZE SPIRITS OF VENGEANCE #12
Marvel Comics • Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance Vol. 1
Writer
Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Adam Kubert
Cover Artist
Adam Kubert and Andy Kubert
Publication Date
July 1993
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Johnny Blaze and Ghost Rider (Danny Ketch) face off against the character Vengeance. This issue concludes the 'Road to Vengeance' storyline and features more development for Michael Badilino as the antagonist Vengeance.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Light spine stress ticks visible along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Minimal surface wear on the black ink areas. Overall flat with good color vibrancy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in high grade have sold for $2-$5 plus shipping. Graded 9.8 copies occasionally sell in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of grading (approx $30-40) exceeds the market value of the book. Even in a 9.8 grade, the profit margin is negligible for this common 90s era book.
Notable Features
Early appearance of Vengeance (Michael Badilino). Features the distinct '90s art style of the Kubert brothers. Direct Edition with characteristic UPC barcode format for the time.
Authentication Notes
The glossy cover stock and 1990s color palette are consistent with Marvel's production standards for this era. No common counterfeits exist for this specific issue.