Auctions: comic books in 'Ghost Rider', graded by CGC

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4379249003

"The World Still needs the Champions!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Don Heck and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Dan Adkins. Courage made them heroes - Fate made them Champions! Can a former super-spy, two mutants, a demi-god, and a demon carry on in the tradition of the mighty Avengers and Fantastic Four? Black Widow, Ice Man, Angel, Hercules, and Ghost Rider must unite to defend the Olympic goddess, Venus, from the evil machinations of Pluto, Lord of the Underworld, Ares, God of War, and Hyppolyta, Queen of the Amazons. Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Severe front/back scuff(s).

Label #4268774011

"Divide and Conquer!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and B. Patterson. Cover by Gil Kane. The Black Widow has been taken captive by the Soviets. The rest of the Champions set out to rescue their friend, but can even Hercules, Angel, Ice Man, and Ghost Rider stand against the power of the indomitable Titanium Man, the savage Griffin, the always dangerous Crimson Dynamo, and the mysterious Darkstar? Plus, what secret does the new Crimson Dynamo reveal, and what does it have to do with Natasha's partner, Ivan Petrovitch? Meanwhile, Ghost Rider races against the clock to save the life of...an enemy?! Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3931057009

Previously unpublished issue #25 of the Ms. Marvel (1st series). Originally written and drawn in 1979 (with several pages of new material). First chronological appearance of Rogue. "Cry, Vengeance!" Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Mike Vosburg. To find the killer of her dear friend, Carol Danvers travels all the way to Hong Kong! But upon her arrival, Ms. Marvel finds herself caught between a rock and a hard place: the Hellfire Club and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! Wow, an all-star cast of X-villains! However with great skill and determination, Ms. Marvel survives her Asian adventure! But when she returns home to San Francisco (after the events of Avengers 200), her first and final battle vs. Rogue begins! Sadly, sometimes the good guys don't win. A heartbreaking end for Ms. Marvel. Appearances by Mystique, Destiny, Rogue. Pyro, Avalanche, Sebastian Shaw, Harry Leland, Donald Pierce, and Tessa. Cameo appearances by Iron Man, Spider-Woman, Wolverine, and Storm. (Notes: Carol Danvers story continues in Avengers Annual 10. The added material was scripted by Simon Furman and drawn by Mike Gustovich.) Second story: "Not to Touch the Earth!" Guest-starring Bill Foster as Giant Man. Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Dwayne McDuffie. Pencils by Bob Budiansky and Don Hudson. Inks by Manny Manos and Chris Ivy. Giant Man battles a new villain who has the power to levitate! Third story: "Fireworks!" Guest-starring Ghost Rider (aka Johnny Blaze). Script by Tina Chrioproces. Pencils by Greg LaRocque. Inks by Vince Colletta. Johnny Blaze and Red Fowler roll into a small town and get mixed up with a dangerous survivalist colony! And the only way out...is to unleash the Ghost Rider! Fourth feature: Pin-up of Ms. Marvel and Mystique by Mike Vosburg. (Note: Cover by Bob Budiansky and Jeffrey Albrecht.) 80 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4376645011

Masques: Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Ghost Rider. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. The sinister Hobgoblin attempts to corrupt a young boy. Meanwhile, the Spirit of Vengeance, Ghost Rider, is hunting for the demonic villain. With Spidey also on the hunt these three super-powers are on an unavoidable collision course. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3846400012

Masques: Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ghost Rider. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. The sinister Hobgoblin has done the unthinkable and corrupted a small child. The Spirit of Vengeance, Ghost Rider, has come to make the macabre villain pay for his crimes, and stuck in the middle of it all is Spider-Man. Cover price $1.75.