Ghost Rider, Vol. 2 (1990-1998) #18A (Marvel Comics 1991)

Marvel Comics’ Ghost Rider, Vol. 2 #18A features Howard Mackie’s script and Mark Texeira’s interior artwork, launching the Lost Souls! storyline in 1991.

This 32-page full-color installment tracks the race to bring Barbara Ketch back from death before a rival entity consumes what remains of her spirit. Fans building chronological collections of the 1990 through 1998 Vol. 2 run will use this issue as a structural anchor between early supernatural investigations and the heavier hellfire mythology that follows. The narrative operates entirely within established Marvel continuity, avoiding guest-star crossovers so collectors can rely on it for standalone condition assessment and accurate pedigree tracking.

Physical attributes align with early-’90s direct market production: single-issue magazine formatting with four-color interiors and an original cover price of $1.75. Texeira’s linework emphasizes high-contrast shadows and fluid panel spacing, which consistently aids third-party grading companies when evaluating centerfold alignment and paper stock aging. Buyers searching vintage Marvel titles by creator credits, publication year, or serialized plot arcs can quickly verify this exact edition using its distinctive story number, volume designation, and 1991 release date. It slots directly into existing archive setups and bulk acquisition orders without requiring supplemental metadata checks.