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Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 FN/VF 7.0

"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) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640921018

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"Assault on Olympus!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella and Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Dan Adkins. The Champions have failed...Hercules and Venus are at the mercy of evil Pluto's malevolent machinations. Can Black Widow, Angel, Ice Man, and Ghost Rider regroup in time and find away to save their friends? NOTE: Letters page begins and includes a Marvel Value Stamp (series B # 29). Rich Buckler cover pencils, Dan Adkins cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4010316011

"One Man's Son is Another Man's Poison!" Part 4 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Dave Cockrum. The Soviets are getting away with the Black Widow and Ivan in tow, and the Champions are powerless to stop them. If the brash son of Zeus breaks them free from their prison the city of Los Angeles will be destroyed. Can the power of the Spirit of Vengeance calm the Lion of Olympus, or will his demon presence have the opposite effect? Plus, someone has a change of heart and switches teams! Don't miss the earthshattering conclusion to the Champions' battle with the Crimson Dynamo, Titanium Man, Griffin, and Darkstar. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 347D CGC 9.8 Adams Variant

Paper: White

Label #4681576010

1st printing. Direct Edition. "Big Trouble on Little Earth (or is it...Where Creatures Roam?)!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, and the Hulk. Story by Walt Simonson. Art and cover by Arthur Adams and Art Thibert. Can it be true? Reed Richards, the Human Torch, and the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing of the Fantastic Four are dead?! Now, it's up to a monster, an outlaw hero, a mutant, and the Spirit of Vengeance to solve this mystery and stop an unseen threat to mankind before it's too late. Can the Incredible Hulk, Ghost Rider, Wolverine, and the Amazing Spider-Man play nice together long enough to stop Armageddon? 40 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 4 VF+ 8.5

"Death Stalks Demolition Derby!" Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita, Sr. The Ghost Rider is an unstoppable supernatural force, but at sunrise he reverts back to Johnny Blaze and discovers that the injuries he sustained have returned. But he won't have long to dwell as the Spirit of Vengeance is needed to stop an assassin from taking the life of a Las Vegas demolition derby driver. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 4 FN- 5.5

"Death Stalks Demolition Derby!" Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita, Sr. The Ghost Rider is an unstoppable supernatural force, but at sunrise he reverts back to Johnny Blaze and discovers that the injuries he sustained have returned. But he won't have long to dwell as the Spirit of Vengeance is needed to stop an assassin from taking the life of a Las Vegas demolition derby driver. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 6 FN 6.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

First 25-cent cover price. "Zodiac II!" Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Jim Mooney and Sal Trapani. A mentally disturbed man threatens Roxanne's life and tries to force Johnny Blaze to track down the Zodiac. However, the Ghost Rider has other plans... 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 74 (the Stranger by Gil Kane). Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 7 FN- 5.5

"...And Lose His Own Soul" Guest-starring Stunt Master. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Jim Mooney and Jack Abel. Ghost Rider chases Taurus through the streets of San Francisco, but can even the Spirit of Vengeance stop a man that has the power of the entire Zodiac at his disposal? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 9 VG+ 4.5

"The Hell-Bound Hero!" Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Jim Mooney and Sal Trapani. Cover by Gil Kane. Mephisto (as Satan) arrives on Earth to claim Johnny Blaze's immortal soul, but who is this mysterious stranger that has other plans? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Marvel Value Stamp #81: Rhino. Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 10 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4649151021

"Ghost Rider!" Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Mike Ploog. Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. This issue reprints Ghost Rider's origin tale from the pages of Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) #5. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Hulk appears on the cover but is not inside this issue. Next issue contains a note from Marvel explaining that the cover for this fill-in issue went to press before they realized the planned story was not ready yet. The Hulk does appear in Ghost Rider #11. Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 10 FN 6.0

"Ghost Rider!" Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Mike Ploog. Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. This issue reprints Ghost Rider's origin tale from the pages of Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) #5. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Hulk appears on the cover but is not inside this issue. Next issue contains a note from Marvel explaining that the cover for this fill-in issue went to press before they realized the planned story was not ready yet. The Hulk does appear in Ghost Rider #11. Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 11 FN 6.0

"The Desolation Run!" Guest-starring Hulk. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Sal Buscema and John Tartaglione. Cover by Gil Kane and Klaus Janson. Johnny Blaze participates in a cross-country race, but when the sinister Inferno tricks the Incredible Hulk into attacking Ghost Rider all hell breaks loose! NOTE: Marvel Value Stamp series A #66: General Ross. Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 12 FN+ 6.5

"Phantom of the Killer Skies!" Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Frank Robbins, Frank Giacoia and Mark Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Klause Janson. Ghost Rider duels the Phantom Eagle in the Arizona desert. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 14 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4641456021

Part 1 of 2 - "A Specter Stalks the Soundstage!" Guest-starring Stunt Master and from the pages of Daredevil, Karen Page. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Ghost Rider must match wits with the diabolical Orb! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4641456022

Part 1 of 2 - "Blood in the Waters!" Guest-Starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan) and the Champions (Angel, Black Widow, Hercules,and Ice Man). Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Butler and Mike Esposito. Johnny Blaze enlists the help of the Son of Satan to save Katy's soul. Featuring Karen Page (from the pages of Daredevil). 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Spider-Man stars in Hostess ad "Spider-Man and the Cupcake Caper!" Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 20 FN/VF 7.0

First 30-cent cover price - Part 5 of 5 - "Two Against Death!" Guest-Starring Daredevil, Stunt Master and Karen Page. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Byrne and Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane and Klaus Janson. Story continued from Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #138. the Spirit of Vengeance must team-up with the Man without Fear to save the beautiful Karen Page from the menacing Death-Stalker! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.30.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 25 FN/VF 7.0

"Menace is a Man Called Malice!" Guest-starring Stunt Master. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Don Heck and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Gil Kane and Steve Leialoha. Ghost Rider takes on the pyromaniac known as Malice! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: One-page Hostess ad, "Spider-Man and Madam Web." Cover price $0.30.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 27 VF 8.0

First 35c cover-priced issue - "At the Mercy of the Manticore!" Guest-starring Hawkeye and Two-Gun Kid. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Don Perlin and Dan Green. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. The Spirit of Vengeance pits his supernatural powers against the menacing might of the monstrous Manticore! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 31 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4649151022

Part 3 of 4 - "Demon's Rage!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Story by Roger McKenzie and Don Perlin. Art by Don Perlin and Jim Mooney. Cover by Ernie Chan. Get ready for the strangest Marvel Team-Up ever, as Doctor Strange assaults the out-of-control Ghost Rider from within his demonic mind, Johnny Blaze through magical means uses the Master of the Art's own body to assault Ghost Rider on the physical plain. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thor stars in a Hostess ad, "Thor Meets a Glutton for Gold!" Cover price $0.35.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 38 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4652057019

Part 1 of 2 - "The Cult of Doom!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. The Spirit of Vengeance takes on a cult that worships death! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Hulk stars in Hostess ad "Hulk and the Ultimate Weapon!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 53N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. "The She-Witch of Doom!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Joe Rubenstein. The demon Asmodeus wants Ghost Rider under his thumb. In order to do that he sens the the demon witch Tabicantra to the realm of man to destroy Johnny Blaze! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Daredevil stars in Hostess ad "Daredevil vs. Johnny Punk!" Cover price $0.50.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 54N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. "Orb of Evil...Eye of Doom!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Joe Rubenstein. One of the Ghost Rider's most tenacious foes, the uncanny Orb, returns for more mayhem! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Human Torch stars in Hostess ad "Blown Away!" Cover price $0.50.

Ghost Rider Return of Vengeance (2019 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Tan Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4678989001

Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Javier Saltares and Marc Deering. Cover by Philip Tan. THE ONE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR - THE RETURN OF VENGEANCE! MICHAEL BADILINO was a bad dude in life… and that landed him in hell. But not just any old rung of hell, a layer so deep it's reserved for those special enemies of hell - one where a former SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE may suffer for all eternity! As LILITH's gambit against JOHNNY BLAZE and MEPHISTO for the throne of hell heats up, you can bet other players will enter the arena… and Badilino will find a way to ride again as VENGEANCE! Fan-favorite GHOST RIDER creators Howard Mackie and Javier Saltares return to the saga of the Spirits of Vengeance in an all-new tale as Vengeance brings his own brand of hellfire to the Marvel Universe! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Ghost Rider Wolverine Weapons of Vengeance Omega (2023 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4678989002

Continued from Wolverine (2020 6th Series) #36.

Written by Benjamin Percy. Art by Geoff Shaw. Cover by Scott Williams. LOGAN AND JOHNNY VERSUS THE "STITCHER"! All bad things must come to an end…but will WOLVERINE and GHOST RIDER meet their untimely demise at the hands of the demonic force known as "STITCHER"?! And who is the mysterious FATHER PIKE? The secret behind the demon's birth is revealed as the fate of our heroes, and the boy who started it all, are sealed! Benjamin Percy (Wolverine, Ghost Rider) and Geoff Shaw (Thanos, Guardians of the Galaxy) bring the hellfire in this fiery crossover finale you can't afford to miss! 36 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

King in Black Ghost Rider (2021 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Bartel Women's History Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #3869572013

Written by Ed Brisson. Art by Juan Frigeri. Cover by Jen Bartel. THE WAR FOR HELL'S THRONE MEETS THE KING IN BLACK! All Ghost Rider wants is to destroy Mephisto, round up an army of escaped demons, and secure his seat on the throne of hell. Is that so much to ask? But now a dark god from space has shown up to throw the world into chaos, and some of Johnny's old friends have come to ask for his help. It may take everything they've got to stop this madness. Maybe even…the devil himself? 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

King in Black Ghost Rider (2021 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8 Parel Variant

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Parel Variant Cover.

Label #4672753018

Written by Ed Brisson. Art by Juan Frigeri. Cover by Gerald Parel. THE WAR FOR HELL'S THRONE MEETS THE KING IN BLACK! All Ghost Rider wants is to destroy Mephisto, round up an army of escaped demons, and secure his seat on the throne of hell. Is that so much to ask? But now a dark god from space has shown up to throw the world into chaos, and some of Johnny's old friends have come to ask for his help. It may take everything they've got to stop this madness. Maybe even…the devil himself? 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Thanos (2017 Marvel) 16A CGC 9.8 Shaw

Paper: White

Label #0345276053

Thanos Wins: Part 4 of 6 - Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover by Geoff Shaw. The secret origins of King Thanos' right-hand man, the cosmic spirit of vengeance, Ghost Rider! Just who IS this madman and how did he become allies with the most evil man in the Universe? 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.