Ghost Rider #51
Marvel Comics • Ghost Rider Vol. 2 (The Johnny Blaze series)
Writer
Michael Fleisher
Interior Artist
Don Perlin
Cover Artist
Michael Golden
Publication Date
December 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Johnny Blaze (Ghost Rider) faces off against a sinister truck driver named 'Clem' in the story 'The Night of the Killer-Cab!'. This issue continues Ghost Rider's journey across the American Southwest, dealing with supernatural and mundane threats alike.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good / Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stressors with color breaking, significant corner blunting (particularly the top right and bottom left), minor edge wear, and color rubbing/fading along the spine edge. The 'Spider-Man' head UPC box shows some light scuffing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded 5.0 (UK Price Variant): $15 - $25. UK variants typically command a niche premium but are less liquid in the US market.
Recent Sales
Comparable UK variants in mid-grade have sold for £4-£7 on eBay UK. Standard US editions in similar condition sell for roughly $5.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (CGC/CBCS) would exceed the final market value of the book in this condition. This is a common Bronze Age issue without major 'key' events.
Notable Features
Features the 15p UK Price Variant cover instead of the standard 50 cent US price. Includes the iconic 'Spider-Man' head logo in the UPC corner, indicative of the Direct/UK distribution from this era.
Authentication Notes
The book appears authentic. It features the correct matte paper stock for 1980, the standard Marvel Comics Group header, and the 'Spider-Man' corner box used for comics intended for distribution outside of standard US newsstand channels.