GHOST RIDER ##46
Marvel Comics • Ghost Rider Vol. 2 (The Original Johnny Blaze series)
Writer
Michael Fleisher
Interior Artist
Don Perlin
Cover Artist
Joe Sinnott and Bob Budiansky
Publication Date
July 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Johnny Blaze encounters the 'Lonesome Loser' (the man depicted walking away on the cover). Ghost Rider attempts to intervene in the life of a dejected man whose life is falling apart, leading to a confrontation involving supernatural elements and high-octane motorcycle action.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks (at least 3-4 along the spine), significant corner blunting at bottom left and top right, minor surface wear to the red cover ink, and slight edge wear. The bottom left corner displays a visible crease. Cover alignment shows slight tilt.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 USD. Graded (CGC 9.0+): $45 - $75 USD. Note: UK price variants sometimes carry a small niche premium, but often trade close to US cents copies for non-key issues.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies of Ghost Rider #46 average between $8 and $12. High-grade 9.8 copies typically sell in the $150-$200 range, but this specimen is significantly lower grade.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (shipping, fees, and handling) would exceed the final market value of a mid-grade (6.0-7.0) non-key issue. It is best kept as a reader copy or in a bag and board for a personal collection.
Notable Features
Features the Spider-Man corner box art (Marvel 20th Anniversary style). It is a UK Price Variant (15p instead of 40c). Not a major key issue, but part of the classic Bronze Age Ghost Rider run.
Authentication Notes
The item appears authentic. The paper aging (slight off-white tint visible at edges) is consistent with 1980s Marvel newsprint stock. The 15p price marking is the primary indicator of its distribution for the UK market.