Marvel Spotlight (Vol. 1)

    (Marvel, 1971-1977)
™ and ©1976 Marvel Entertainment Group

Marvel Spotlight was primarily a means for Marvel to experiment with new characters. By giving each new character an issue or two, Marvel was able to showcase a number of real winners who might otherwise have been considered too risky.

First among these winners was the issue #5 first appearance and origin of Ghost Rider. The fiery-headed avenger was an instant success, and Marvel soon featured him in his own series. Today, the new Ghost Rider is one of Marvel’s hottest characters.

Later issues of Marvel Spotlight gave us the first appearances or solo stories of the Son of Satan, Moon Knight, Red Wolf, and Spider-Woman.
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#1

November, 1971
Cover Price: $0.15
8 copies available from $8.20 		Gardner FoxSyd Shores
#4

June, 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
3 copies available from $34.00 		Gerry ConwayMike Ploog
#7

December, 1972
Cover Price: $0.20
2 copies available from $15.00 		Gary FriedrichMike Ploog
#8

February, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
1 copy available for $50.00 		Gary FriedrichMike Ploog
#10

June, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
1 copy available for $12.00 		Gary FriedrichTom Sutton, Jim Mooney, Herb Trimpe
#12

October, 1973
Cover Price: $0.20
2 copies available from $49.98 		Gary FriedrichHerb Trimpe
#13

January, 1974
Cover Price: $0.20
2 copies available from $17.28 		Gary FriedrichHerb Trimpe
#14

March, 1974
Cover Price: $0.20
12 copies available from $3.79 		Steve GerberJim Mooney
#15

May, 1974
Cover Price: $0.25
7 copies available from $1.98 		Steve GerberJim Mooney
#16

July, 1974
Cover Price: $0.25
10 copies available from $4.99 		Steve GerberJim Mooney
#17

September, 1974
Cover Price: $0.25
9 copies available from $3.00 		Steve GerberJim Mooney
#18

October, 1974
Cover Price: $0.25
7 copies available from $3.00 		Steve GerberGene Colan
#19

December, 1974
Cover Price: $0.25
3 copies available from $4.00 		Steve GerberGene Colan
#20

February, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
3 copies available from $5.98 		Steve GerberSal Buscema
#21

April, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
5 copies available from $7.68 		Steve GerberSal Buscema
#22

June, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
1 copy available for $16.65 		Steve GerberSal Buscema
#23

August, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
5 copies available from $1.75 		Steve Gerber, Mike FriedrichSal Buscema, Dan Green, Gil Kane
#24

October, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
3 copies available from $1.50 		Chris ClaremontSal Buscema
#25

December, 1975
Cover Price: $0.25
4 copies available from $1.40 		John WarnerSonny Trinidad
#26

February, 1976
Cover Price: $0.25
4 copies available from $1.25 		Scott EdelmanRuben Yandoc
#27

April, 1976
Cover Price: $0.25
20 copies available from $1.75 		Bill MantloJim Mooney
#28

June, 1976
Cover Price: $0.25
1 copy available for $119.00 		Doug MoenchDon Perlin
#29

August, 1976
Cover Price: $0.25
6 copies available from $9.00 		Doug MoenchDon Perlin
#30

October, 1976
Cover Price: $0.30
11 copies available from $2.48 		Len WeinJohn Buscema
#31

December, 1976
Cover Price: $0.30
12 copies available from $1.10 		Jim StarlinHoward Chaykin
#32

February, 1977
Cover Price: $0.30
3 copies available from $175.00 		Archie GoodwinSal Buscema
#33

April, 1977
Cover Price: $0.30
5 copies available from $2.75 		David Anthony KraftRich Buckler, Mike Nasser