Betty and Me #No. 28
Archie Comics (Archie Series) • Betty and Me Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Dan DeCarlo / Stan Goldberg
Cover Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Publication Date
June 1970
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Standard Archie comedy anthology focusing on Betty Cooper's attempts to win Archie Andrews' affection over her rival Veronica Lodge. This issue features stories such as 'A Good Idea' and 'Common Sense', showcasing the iconic 1970s fashion of Riverdale.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant color-breaking vertical and diagonal creases on the lower left and center cover; corner blunting and minor rounding; possible slight edge chipping; red circular price sticker applied directly to the bottom right cover area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded: $35 - $60 (though grading is not recommended for this condition)
Recent Sales
Comparable low-grade raw copies of this era of Betty and Me typically sell for $5 to $10 on secondary markets. Mid-grade copies (6.0) sell for approximately $20-$30.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS fees + shipping) exceeds the current market value of a 3.0 copy. A professional press and clean might improve the appearance by flattening creases, but will not remove color-breaking marks or stickers without risk of damage.
Notable Features
Features classic Dan DeCarlo cover art. Notable for the 15-cent cover price and the 1970s 'hippie' aesthetic clothing on the cover character (Betty wearing bell-bottoms). No major 'key' first appearances in this specific issue.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver/Bronze Age period printing. Paper stock shows typical age-related oxidation. Printing registration and 'Archie Series' trade dress are consistent with 1970 production standards.