Marvel Spotlight #5 (1972) CGC 6.5 First Appearance & Origin of Ghost Rider

CGC Cert #: 4266028001
Title: Marvel Spotlight
Issue: 5
Issue Date: 8/72
Issue Year: 1972
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Grade: 6.5
Page Quality: OFF-WHITE
Grade Date: 06/05/2023
Grade Category: Universal

Art Comments
Gary Friedrich and Roy Thomas story
Mike Ploog cover and art

Key Comments
Origin and 1st appearance of
Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze).
1st appearance of Roxanne Simpson.

Grader Notes
wear spine breaks color
light creasing to cover

Marvel Spotlight #5, published in 1972, marks the first appearance of Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze, the supernatural anti-hero cursed with the power of Hellfire. In this issue, Blaze makes a deal with the devil, Mephisto, to save his mentor's life, only to be transformed into a flaming-skulled vigilante. The story blends horror with action, establishing Ghost Rider as a unique and dark character within the Marvel Universe.