Ghost Rider ##70
Marvel Comics • Ghost Rider Vol. 2
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Bob Budiansky
Cover Artist
Bob Budiansky
Publication Date
July 1982
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Johnny Blaze as Ghost Rider battling a horde of 'Freaks' (The Freakmaster's circus outcasts). This issue is part of the final run of the original Johnny Blaze series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks; minor color breaking creases; blunting on corners (especially bottom left); visible edge wear on the left spine side; slight surface rubbing/wear visible on the dark background areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.8): $150 - $200; Graded (6.0): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $15-$25. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $175 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading given the visible wear and current market value. The cost of grading would likely exceed the value of the comic in this condition. A 'Press and Clean' might improve the shelf appeal but wouldn't raise the grade significantly.
Notable Features
Direct Edition distribution with the Spider-Man logo in the corner instead of a barcode; Bob Budiansky cover and art.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1982 newsprint publication. The color registration on the masthead and the ink 'bleeding' characteristic of 80s Marvel paper stock are consistent with originals.