Archie and Me #No. 61
Archie Comics • Archie and Me (Series 1)
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Stan Goldberg
Cover Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Publication Date
December 1973
Cover Variant
Regular Edition / Giant-Size Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A Giant-Size issue featuring various slapstick humor stories involving Archie Andrews and his interactions with the faculty of Riverdale High, primarily Mr. Weatherbee. It contains typical high-school hijinks and short gag strips.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Significant spine wear with multiple color-breaking stress lines and chipping. Top left corner is blunted and showing paper loss/peeling. Heavy edge wear on the right side. Significant creasing across the bottom right quadrant. Evidence of soiling and minor foxing on the yellow background areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (3.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Similar low-grade bronze age Archie Giants typically sell in bundles or individually for under $15. High-grade (9.0+) copies of this specific issue can fetch $50-$80, but they are rarely sent for grading.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. It is best kept in a poly bag with a board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Giant-Size format (25 cent cover price). Features a classic 'troublemaker' cover depicting Archie throwing a paper airplane past Mr. Weatherbee. Includes the 'Archie Series' circle logo on the top left.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s newsprint production. The color saturation and paper aging (tanning) are consistent with Archie publications from 1973. Stapled binding and 25-cent price point are correct for this period.