Ghost Rider ##26
Marvel Comics • Ghost Rider Vol. 2 (1973 Series)
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Don Perlin
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
October 1977
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In this issue, Johnny Blaze (Ghost Rider) battles Dr. Druid in a story titled 'A Doom Named Dr. Druid!'. The plot follows Ghost Rider seeking out the mystic to help rid him of the Zarathos curse, but they end up in a supernatural conflict instead.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, corner blunting on the top and bottom left, slight edge wear along the right side, and mild surface scuffing/shelf wear. The copy appears slightly wavy, potentially from moisture or storage pressure.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 9.8 equivalent): $150 - $200
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies fluctuate between $8 and $15. High-grade (CGC 9.6+) copies have recently peaked around $140-$180.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the sentimental value is high. The estimated grade of 6.0-6.5 doesn't provide enough value increase to cover grading fees. A professional press could potentially bump it to a 7.0.
Notable Features
Features an appearance by Dr. Druid. Bronze Age Marvel horror/supernatural key. 30 cent cover price. Features a Gil Kane cover.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age Marvel production. Features the correct '02900' UPC code, 30 cent price point, and era-appropriate paper yellowing. The ink saturation on the red Logo and Dr. Druid silhouette matches standard 1977 print runs.