*Marvel: The latest in our weekly instalments of 1st appearances of major Marvel characters. Ghost Rider had been the title of a short-lived Western series of the 1960s, and in 1972, writer Gary Friedrich and artist Mike Ploog reinterpreted the cowboy trope with the nearest modern equivalent – a motorbike rider! In the wake of ‘Easy Rider’ and adding in lashings of the then-popular Satanic-possession movies, they came up with Johnny Blaze, stunt-rider turned emissary of Satan, having sacrificed his soul to save his loved ones. But this being a Code-Approved Marvel comic, Johnny’s battle of wills with his demonic master usually led to his actions coming down on the side of good, despite Old Nick’s best efforts. And speaking of Old Nick, some of you may be aware that Nicolas Cage starred in two truly execrable Ghost Rider films; put them out of your mind – we assure you, the comic series is much better! Ghost Rider went on to 80+ issues of his original series after a successful run in Marvel Spotlight, and remains a mainstay of the Marvel Universe today. This issue, Marvel Spotlight #5, is where his long career began, and this VG/FN copy – never distributed in the UK – can grace your collection for £110. SORRY, THIS HAS NOW SOLD