Marvel · Bronze Age · 1973
Ghost Rider #1
Marvel · 1973
Noted for: First Ghost Rider solo series
KEY ISSUERecorded sales · CGC 9 median
$2,050
1 CGC 9 sale of 5 recorded on eBay · newest Sep 23, 2026
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What is Ghost Rider #1 worth?
The Ghost Rider #1 is a Marvel 1973 graded comic. Based on 5 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $425 to $2,050. Recorded sales include a CGC 9 at $2,050 and a CBCS 5 at $651.
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Historical graded comic sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-23. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
| Date | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | CGC 9 | $2,050 |
| 2026-09-21 | CBCS 5 | $651 |
| 2026-09-12 | CGC 7.5 | $650 |
| 2026-09-12 | CGC 6.5 | $425 |
| 2026-09-07 | CGC 6 | $500 |
The Ghost Rider #1 in context
Why collectors care
The first issue of Ghost Rider's own series, cover-dated September 1973, following his debut in Marvel Spotlight #5. Johnny Blaze became one of Marvel's most recognizable 1970s creations.
How to identify it
Ghost Rider #1 (1973 series), September 1973. This is NOT the character's first appearance: that is Marvel Spotlight #5 (1972). Marvel has also published several later Ghost Rider volumes with their own #1s.
Common mistakes
Paying first-appearance money for a first-solo-series book, and confusing the 1973 volume with the 1990 Danny Ketch relaunch, which is a common and inexpensive book.
Grade considerations
A 1973 book with a bright, flame-heavy cover that shows edge wear clearly. High grade with white pages is the premium tier.
Recorded sales by grade
5 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 5 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 23, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 1 | $2,050 | One sale |
| CBCS 5 | 1 | $651 | One sale |
| CGC 7.5 | 1 | $650 | One sale |
| CGC 6 | 1 | $500 | One sale |
| CGC 6.5 | 1 | $425 | One sale |
Recorded sales by grade · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-23. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 5 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside on this rule for this item.
A comic sale that sold for under a third of the median of this issue's lower-grade sales is also set aside as a probable reprint, facsimile, later printing or restored copy, since a higher grade of the same book should not sell for less. No sales were set aside on this rule for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CBCS 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 7.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 6.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary was a completed eBay sale, listed by date, grade and price in the sales table lower on this page. Individual listings are not linked. Methodology version 2026.4. Read the full methodology.
Ghost Rider #1 value FAQ
What is Ghost Rider #1 worth?+
Based on 5 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $425 to $2,050.
What grade sells most often for Ghost Rider #1?+
CGC 9 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 1 sale and a recent median around $2,050.
What is the highest median grade for Ghost Rider #1?+
CGC 9 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $2,050. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Ghost Rider #1 worth grading?+
For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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