Ghost Rider ##60
Marvel Comics • Ghost Rider (Volume 2)
Writer
Michael Fleisher
Interior Artist
Bob Budiansky
Cover Artist
Bob Budiansky
Publication Date
September 1981
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (20p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title: 'Black Juju!'. Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze) faces off against the villainous Azaziah Hornsby. The story involves dark magic, a ritual sacrifice, and Blaze attempting to reconcile his human life with the demon Zarathos.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
The book displays excellent eye appeal. Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Bottom right corner shows slight blunting. Front cover gloss is vibrant and the white areas appear bright without significant tanning.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $15.00; Graded (9.0+): $45.00 - $65.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this issue range from $5 to $12 depending on condition. UK variants often fetch a small premium (10-20%) above standard cents copies for specific variant collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would likely exceed the immediate market value of the book as it is a non-key issue.
Notable Features
This is the 20p UK Price Variant, which was printed specifically for the United Kingdom market. It features the 'Spider-Man Head' corner box used on direct/variant editions of this era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic period-correct Marvel production. The 20p price stamp is integrated into the print run (not a rubber stamp), confirming its status as a recognized regional variant from the early 1980s.