Ghost Rider ##75
Marvel Comics • Ghost Rider Vol. 2 (1973 Series)
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Bob Budiansky and Dave Simons
Cover Artist
Bob Budiansky and Dave Simons
Publication Date
December 1982
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Spider-man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title: 'The Flame and the Fury!' This issue features the Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze) in a struggle against Centurious. Johnny Blaze faces a crisis as the Quentin Carnival is in flames. Key appearance of Steel Wind.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks visible along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top and bottom right corners. Light surface wear on the pink background area. Edges show small signs of wear but no major tears visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $8 - $15 | Graded (9.0+): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold between $7 and $12. NM copies (9.4+) reach $35-$50. This is a common Bronze Age issue without major keys.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (shipping and fees) would likely exceed the market value of the comic in this condition. A press and clean might improve edges, but it remains a low-tier value comic.
Notable Features
Direct Edition indicated by the Spider-Man head in the corner box rather than a barcode. Features Centurious the Soul-Man, who has tie-ins to Ghost Rider's origin.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s Marvel newsprint and semi-gloss cover. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting; color registration on the pink/blue background and staple alignment appear consistent with 1982 production.