Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica ##203
Archie Comics • Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Cover Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Publication Date
November 1972
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge deal with their usual rivalry over Archie Andrews. The cover features a two-panel gag involving tennis outfits. Interior stories typically include comedic shorts about high school life and dating in Riverdale.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Significant spine wear with multiple color-breaking stress lines and a possible split at the bottom spine. Heavy wear and blunting at all four corners. Visible crease across the bottom right corner. Presence of surface soil and minor staining on the front cover. General edge wear and shelf wear consistent with age and heavy handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12 | Graded (estimated 3.0): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar low-grade condition typically sell for under $10 on eBay. Mid-grade copies (6.0) can fetch $20-$25. There is limited high-grade data for this specific common issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services (approximately $30-$50) significantly exceeds the market value of the book in this 3.0 condition.
Notable Features
Bronze Age Archie title; 20 cent cover price; features classic Dan DeCarlo 'good girl art' style which is highly collectible among Archie enthusiasts.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. Features correct '16129' Archie Series code, Comics Code Authority seal placement, and period-accurate color palette. Paper tanning on the edges of interior pages visible at the spine is consistent with 1970s newsprint.