Ghost Rider, Vol. 2 (1990-1998) #15C (Marvel Comics 1991) 1st Glow-in-the-Dark comic cover
The glow‑in‑the‑dark cover variant of Ghost Rider Vol. 2 #15C delivers an immediate visual distinction compared to standard 1990s Marvel newsstand releases. Carrying the #15C designation, this 1991 direct edition pairs a phosphorescent cover treatment with a foundational plot sequence featuring Johnny Blaze, Blackout, and the H.E.A.R.T. agency.
Writer Howard Mackie structures the “Last Hope!” chapter around a coordinated clash within Central Park, pushing the Ghost Rider into repeated exchanges with federal paranormal operatives. Mark Texeira supplies the interior artwork across thirty‑two full‑color pages, maintaining high‑contrast character designs and dynamic layouts that define the era's action‑driven storytelling. The issue functions equally well as a reading asset and a display piece, with the luminous coating remaining distinct under standard room lighting.
This second printing adheres to the original retail framework, retaining the published $1.75 cover price stamp and standard direct‑market formatting. Collectors verifying edition authenticity can match the issue number, credit block, and cover code against historical variant registries before acquisition.
- Variant Marker: #15C first glow‑in‑the‑dark cover
- Publication Run: Vol. 2 (1990–1998), issue #15
- Creator Credits: Story by Howard Mackie; interior art by Mark Texeira
- Physical Specifications: 32 pages, full color, direct edition format