Ghost Rider, Vol. 1 (1973-1983) #54B (Marvel Comics 1981)

Ghost Rider #54B captures Marvel’s supernatural protagonist during the 1981 newsstand distribution window, distinguishing itself from the direct-market print through its explicit #54B variant designation. This 32-page, full-color issue preserves the core creative pipeline that established the character’s early supernatural mythology: story by Michael Fleisher, interior art by Don Perlin, and cover work by Bob Budianski alongside Joe Rubenstein.

Issue Contents and Publication Notes

The narrative arc “Orb of Evil…Eye of Doom!” tracks the reappearance of a major supernatural adversary, continuing the serialized threats introduced in the preceding volumes of the 1973–1983 run. As a newsstand edition, this copy follows the original retail distribution strategy that prioritized single-copy sales floor placement before distributor allocation became standard practice.

• Bibliographic Identifier: Vol. 1 (1973–1983) #54B, Marvel Comics, 1981
• Production Specs: 32 pages, full color formatting
• Creative Lineup: Writer Michael Fleisher, artist Don Perlin, co-cover artists Bob Budianski and Joe Rubenstein
• Promotional Inclusions: Features the original Hostess advertisement cameo “Blown Away!” starring the Human Torch

The #54B imprint separates this impression from standard direct editions, a classification required for accurate marketplace indexing and variant identification. Buyers verifying ownership should reference the story credits, publisher imprint date, and page count to confirm alignment with the documented 1981 newsstand print run.