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Cover: Bob Budiansky & Al Gordon

Ghost Rider #40

Jan 1980 · Marvel · 0.40 USD

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“The Menace of the Nuclear Man!”

In "The Menace of the Nuclear Man!", Ghost Rider confronts an aging inventor who’s built a terrifying nuclear-powered suit, claiming he’s using it to expose the true dangers of atomic energy. Written by Michael Fleisher and brought to life with gritty precision by artist Don Perlin, this 1980 issue blends sci-fi dread with moral urgency. The cover by Bob Budiansky and Al Gordon captures the suit’s ominous presence, making this a standout in the series’ early run.

writer Michael Fleisher · artist, inker Don Perlin · colorist Bob Sharen · letterer Diana Albers · cover Bob Budiansky, Al Gordon

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta

Raw (Fine) $8

CGC 9.8 · 32 in census $178*

CGC 9.6 · 30 in census $73*

CGC 9.4 · 8 in census $46*

CGC 9.2 · 6 in census $32*

CGC 9.0 · 3 in census $30*

CGC 8.5 · 3 in census $30*

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CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $30*

CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $30*

CGC 7.0 none in existence

CGC 6.5 none in existence

CGC 6.0 none in existence

CGC 5.5 none in existence

CGC 5.0 none in existence

CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $30*

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Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Full credits

writer Michael Fleisher

artist, inker Don Perlin

colorist Bob Sharen

letterer Diana Albers

cover pencils Bob Budiansky

cover inks Al Gordon

Reprints

↩ Reprints [Marvel Hostess Ads] #42 (1980)

Reprinted in Le Motard Fantôme #10 (1984), Essential Ghost Rider #2 (2007), Marvel Masterworks: Ghost Rider #4 (2022), Ghost Rider Epic Collection #3 (2025)

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