Laugh ##393
Archie Comics • Laugh (1946 Series)
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Cover Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Publication Date
March 1985
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
General humor and slice-of-life stories featuring Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, and the Riverdale gang. This issue includes winter-themed gags and a 'School Bus' cover scenario.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate overall wear; significant color-breaking crease running through the bottom right quadrant; spine stress several ticks visible; corner rounding on the bottom left and right; a red circular sticker is adhered to the front cover which may cause paper pull if removed.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded: $20.00 - $35.00 (though rarely graded in this condition)
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade issues of late-period Laugh comics average between $2 and $10 for raw copies.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book in this condition, especially with the sticker damage.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition with UPC; classic Dan DeCarlo cover art; late Copper Age Archie publication.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy. Print quality and barcode alignment are consistent with mid-1980s offset lithography used by Archie Comics.