Ghost Rider ##40
Marvel Comics • Ghost Rider Vol. 2
Writer
Michael Fleisher
Interior Artist
Don Perlin
Cover Artist
Don Perlin
Publication Date
January 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Johnny Blaze as Ghost Rider. Storyline titled 'Death in the Nuclear Family!', where Ghost Rider faces off against the villainous 'The Enforcer' (Charles L. Delazny Jr.) at a nuclear power plant.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress marks (ticks), corner blunting on all four corners, a notable diagonal crease across the bottom left UPC code area, and edge wear along the top and right margins. The spine shows significant roll or wear consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (UK Variant): $10 - $20; Graded (9.0+): $60 - $100. Due to lower condition and it being a 12p variant, value is primarily for completionists.
Recent Sales
Standard US editions in mid-grade sell for $15-$25. UK variants typically carry a slight premium to the right collector but often sell for 10-20% less in general US auctions.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($25+) plus shipping exceeds the market value of the book in this mid-grade condition.
Notable Features
This is a United Kingdom Price Variant (labeled 12p instead of 40 cents). Includes an appearance by The Enforcer. Nuclear explosion cover theme.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1980 Marvel UK distribution copy. The '12p' price box and 'Marvel All-Colour Comics' header are consistent with UK newsstand imports of that era. High-quality scans show appropriate ink penetration for the time period.