Ghost Rider ##40
Marvel Comics • Ghost Rider Vol. 3
Writer
Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Bret Blevins
Cover Artist
N/A (Embossed Foil Design)
Publication Date
August 1993
Cover Variant
Glow-in-the-Dark / Embossed Foil Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 'Midnight Massacre' crossover event. Blade, the Vampire Hunter, becomes possessed by the Darkhold and turns into the monster-slaying 'Switchblade,' hunting down supernatural beings including Danny Ketch (Ghost Rider).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate surface wear and scuffing on the black cardstock cover. Minor spine stress lines. Corner blunting on bottom right. Slight curvature/warping from bag storage.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $4.00 to $12.50 plus shipping. Graded 9.8 copies typically sell for under $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current market value of a mid-to-high grade copy does not justify the costs of grading fees, shipping, and insurance. The black cover is notoriously difficult to find in 9.8 condition due to easy scuffing.
Notable Features
Midnight Massacre Part 2. Ghost Rider logo and 'Midnight Massacre' text are embossed and glow-in-the-dark. Significant for 90s era gimmick covers.
Authentication Notes
The unique texture of the embossed cardstock and the specific glow-in-the-dark ink characteristics are consistent with genuine 1993 Marvel manufacturing. No known high-quality counterfeits exist for this issue.