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Ghost Rider
Magazine Enterprises // 1950 - 1954
Issue count: 14
Meet the first spirit of vengeance! See what different graded copies are selling for by using our online price guide!
Ghost Rider is usually remembered as Marvel’s hero: a man who made a deal with the devil and now is forced to live with his curse, while trying to keep his soul from the devil.
However, the first comic under this name was released in 1950 (Marvel’s first volume of their Ghost Rider was released in 1967). The story followed a marshal who used special effects to make outlaws think he's an otherworldly avenger, usually with successful results.
The series was released for over four years, spanning 14 issues.
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Issue #1
What's Ghost Rider #1 worth in 2023?
Ghost Rider (1950) #1 saw its peak price when a CGC graded NM+ 9.6 copy from Edgar Church (Mile High) was sold for $9,560 in May 2011. A CGC graded VF/NM 9.0 went for $3,120 in November 2022. In 2018, A VF/NM 9.0 was sold for $1,175. If we compare both the prices, we are looking at a three fold price rise in a span of four years. A mid graded CGC 6.5 went for $1,440 in December 2022 after increasing from its 2018 price tag of $630.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Ghost Rider (1950) #1 was published by Magazine Enterprises in August 1950. The script was written by Gardner Fox. The artwork of this issue was the sole creation of Dick Ayers. It is also known as A-1 Vol. 1 #27. Ghost Rider (1950) #1 was the first issue of an anthology from Magazine Enterprises that vary from month to month. This issue featured the origin story of the legendary Ghost Rider.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art shows a Vengeful spirit named Ghost Rider riding on a ghost horse stricking terror in the hearts of wrong evildoers.
Story Synopsis
A Masked Gunslinger known as The Calico Kid (A.K.A Marshal Rex Fury) dawns the mantle of a vengeful spirit named as The Ghost Rider. He uses special effects to fool criminals into thinking that he is an actual ghost.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $400 | $850 | $1,800 | $2,200 | $4,950 | $9,550 |
Issue #2
What's Ghost Rider #2 worth in 2023?
Ghost Rider (1950) #2 saw its peak price when a CGC graded VF/NM 9.0 was sold for $4,080 in November 2020. A mid graded FN 6.0 went for $1,680 in June 2023. This price was an increase from its 2020 price tag of $516. While a VG+ 4.5 was sold for $999 in December 2022.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Ghost Rider (1951) #2 is also titled as A-1 Comics #29. This issue was published by Magazine Enterprises in December 1950. The cover art of this issue was penciled and inked by the legendary Frank Frazetta. The rest of the art and the story were the creation of Dick Ayers.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover artwork potrays a western fight scene between Ghost rider on his horse up against the Death's Stagecoach.
Story Synopsis
Ghost Rider tries to put an end to the curse of the Death's stagecoash which has been summoned to take the lives of four kind-hearted ranchers who's been targeted by a bizzare ritual.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $220 | $525 | $1,800 | $0 | $4,075 |
Issue #3
What's Ghost Rider #3 worth in 2023?
The highest graded copy of Ghost Rider (1950) #3 in existance is a CGC graded NM 9.4. That copy also set the peak price when it was sold for $2,629 in November 2011. If we contrast that price, we can project a huge increase in its overall price when a CGC graded VF+ 8.5 was sold for $2,040 in April 2023. A CGC graded FN+ 6.5 went for $1,440 in March 2023 after increasing from its 2013 price of $400.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Ghost Rider (1950) #3 is also titled as A-1 Comics #31. This issue was published in 1951 by Magazine Enterprises. The cover art of this issue was done by Frank Franzetta. The story of this issue was written by Gardner Fox. The rest of the issue was penciled and inked by Dick Ayers.
Key Facts About the Comic
The artwork shows Ghost Rider being hit by an explosive while trying to stop a train robbery.
Story Synopsis
The Ghost Rider goes out on a mission to put an end to a train robbery. Little did he kew about a dynamite which has been placed by the robbers.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200 | $688 | $1,150 | $1,800 | $2,625 | $2,629 |
Issue #4
What's Ghost Rider #4 worth in 2023?
Ghost Rider (1950) #4 saw its peak when a CGC graded NM 9.4 was sold for $1,495 in October 2002. A mid graded FN- 5.5 went for $899 in December 2022 after increasing from its 2020 price tag of $578. Nowadays, a G/VG 3.0 was sold for $519 in November 2022. If we compare the statistics, we can just assume the modern day price if a high grade copy appeared on the market.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Also Known as A-1 Comics #34, Ghost Rider (1950) #4 was published by Magazine publications in 1951. The artwork of this issue was created by Frank Frazetta. The rest of the art was done by Dick Ayers. The script was written by Gardner Fox.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover of this issue shows acts as a hint about what's yet to come by Frank Franzetta.
Story Synopsis
Few outlaws dress as ghost and hid in a Graveyard. The Ghost Rider comes to rescue and try to put an end to this sham.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $300 | $600 | $950 | $1,400 | $3,500 | $1,500 |
Issue #5
What's Ghost Rider #5 worth in 2023?
The mint condition value of Ghost Rider (1950) #5 is still unknown. The highest graded copy of this issue is a CGC graded FN/VF 7.0 which was sold for $2,175 in December 2020. A VG+ 4.5 has a October 2022 value of $741 while a low graded G- copy has a 2021 value of $200. These were the only times any of these issue appeared in the comic book market.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The Ghost Rider (1951) #5 is also titled as A1 Comics #37. This issue was published in 1951 by Magazine Enterprises. The cover art of this issue was inked and penciled by Frank Frazetta. The rest of the artwork was the sole creation by Dick Ayers.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art shows the Ghost Rider rescuing a women from an evil rancher who's blazing bullets at them.
Story Synopsis
An Evil ranchers tries to kill his niece just to take over the land she inherited.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200 | $230 | $430 | $0 | $0 | $2,175 |
Issue #6
What's Ghost Rider #6 worth in 2023?
Ghost Rider (1950) #6 held its peak value when a CGC graded NM 9.4 was sold for $5,760 in an auction on November 2020. Mid condition value of this issue typically revolves around $400-$500 while a low graded G/VG 3.0 retail around $250.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Also titled as A-1 Comics #44, Ghost Rider (1950) #6 was published by Magazine Enterprises in 1951. The artwork of this issue was inked and penciled by Dick Ayers.
Key Facts About the Comic
Dick Ayers draws a classic ghost rider cover that shows him controlling two people like puppets.
Story Synopsis
Ghost Rider finds out about a secret about two ganged up families that will help him put their grudges aside.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $280 | $360 | $170 | $5,750 | $5,750 |
Issue #7
What's Ghost Rider #7 worth in 2023?
Over the years, Ghost Rider (1950) #7 has very little recorded number of sales. The highest recorded graded of this issue is a CGC graded FN/VF 7.0 which was valued at $1,500 in September 2021. In January 2023, a FN graded 6.0 came near to the peak price when it was sold for $1,440. The lowest recorded sale of Ghost Rider #7 is $191 which was when a CGC graded VG was sold in January 2013.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Ghost Rider (1950) #7 also known as A1 Comics (1951) #51. This issue was published in 1951 by Magazine Enterprises. The artwork of this issue was created by the comic legend Dick Ayers.
Key Facts About the Comic
Dick Ayers takes on a horror tone with the cover art of this issue. The Ghost Rider is shown aiming his gun at a huge serpent.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $120 | $330 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
Issue #8
What's Ghost Rider #8 worth in 2023?
The highest recorded graded of Ghost Rider (1950) #8 is a CGC graded NM- 9.2 while the record for the highest sale is held by a CGC graded VF/NM 9.0. The NM- graded copy was sold for $1,920 in April 2021 while a VF/NM went for $2,280 in July 2022. A mid graded FN+ 6.5 copy of this issue was sold for $536 after drastically increasing its 2020 value of $300.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Ghost Rider (1950) is sometimes listed as A1 Comics #57. This issue was the sole creation on Dick Ayers as he takes on the horror western genre. This issue was published in 1951 by Magazine Enterprises.
Key Facts About the Comic
Dick Ayers draws the artwork titled as "The Inn on Skull Mountain" The story of this issue also has a modern day adaptation that it titled as Horror of the Haunter (AC Comics, 1994 Series) #1 "Skull House!" with features The Haunter.
Story Synopsis
A Marshal who uses special effects to strike fear in the hear of the outlaws into thinking that he is a Ghost.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $90 | $309 | $495 | $700 | $1,925 | $2,275 |
Issue #9
What's Ghost Rider #9 worth in 2023?
There are only a number of recorded sales of Ghost Rider (1950) #9. The highest recorded grade of this issue is a CGC graded VF/NM 9.0 which was sold for $717 in August 2013. A VF- 7.5 set its peak price when it went for $800 in May 2023. The lowest graded copy of this issue is a CGC graded VG 4.0 which went for $191 in August 2018.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Ghost Rider (1950) #9 was published in October 1951 by Magazine Enterprises. This issue is also known as A-1 Comics #67. The cover of this issue was created by Dick Ayers. The rest of the art was done by Ernie Bache and Dick Ayers.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $190 | $476 | $850 | $1,200 | $800 |
Issue #10
What's Ghost Rider #10 worth in 2023?
A CGC graded NM 9.4 of Ghost Rider (1950) #10 was sold for $3,120 in April 2021. This was the highest recorded sale of a Ghost Rider (1950) #10 has ever sold for. A mid graded VG/FN 5.0 went for $461 in December 2022 while a G/VG 3.0 has a value of $310 in August 2021.
Why is this comic book valuable?
The Ghost Rider (1950) #10 is also titled as A1 Comics #71. This issue was published in December 1952 by Magazine Enterprises. The artwork of these issue were a combined creation of Dick Ayers and Ernie Bache.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art shows Ghost Rider coming to save a man from a Frankenstein.
Story Synopsis
Ghost Rider takes on a Frankenstein.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | $280 | $220 | $3,125 | $3,125 |
Issue #11
What's Ghost Rider #11 worth in 2023?
Ghost Rider (1950) #11 has its mint condition value of $4,080. This was when a CGC graded NM 9.4 was sold in November 2020. A CGC graded VF- 7.5 went for $750 in May 2022. A VG/FN 5.0 has a December 2022 value of $364 while a low graded GD+ 2.5 has a recorded sale value of $132.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Also titled as A-1 Comics #75, Ghost Rider (1950) #11 was published by Magazine Enterprises in March 1953. The cover art of this issue was created by Dick Ayers and Ernie Bache. The script of this issue was also written by Dick Ayers.
Story Synopsis
An evil witch summons an evil spirit to terrorize a town after the murder of her Father.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $130 | $240 | $60 | $110 | $4,075 | $4,075 |
Issue #12
What's Ghost Rider #12 worth in 2023?
Ghost Rider (1950) #12 saw its peak value when a CGC graded VF/NM 9.0 was sold for $1,200 in August 2021. This was the only time such a high grade copy of this issue appeared for sale. A FN- 5.5 was sold for $487 in December 2022 after increasing from its $266 value from March 2021. A low graded barely readable GD 2.0 went for $183 in June 2023 after increasing from its 2019 value of $125.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Ghost Rider (1950) #12 is also titled as A1 Comics #80. The cover art of this issue was created by Dick Ayers. The rest of the artwork were created by the combined efforts of Dick Ayers and Ernie Bache. This issue was published in 1953 by Magazine Enterprises.
Story Synopsis
A bunch of Zombies bring helpless townfolk to the devil for murder and comes all on Rex Fury to put an end to this.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $130 | $150 | $510 | $800 | $1,800 | $1,200 |