GHOST RIDER ##62
Marvel Comics • Ghost Rider Vol. 1
Writer
Michael Fleisher
Interior Artist
Don Perlin
Cover Artist
Bob Budiansky and Dave Simons
Publication Date
November 1981
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant / Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze) travels to the Middle East and encounters the Arabian Knight. The story features 'Mayhem in the Middle East!' as the two briefly clash before teaming up against a common threat.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; blunting on the top-right and bottom-right corners; slight surface wear/rubbing on the cover; minor edge wear along the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (7.0): $35 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw copies range from $4 to $12 depending on condition. High-grade (9.8) copies sell for over $100, but mid-grade copies remain extremely affordable.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book in this estimated condition. It is best kept in a bag and board for a personal collection.
Notable Features
Early appearance of the Arabian Knight (Abdul Qamar); UK 20p price variant; Spider-Man head UPC box indicating Direct Market distribution.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1981 Marvel publication. The paper shows natural age-appropriate tanning. The UK price variant is a known legitimate distribution version of this American comic.