The Death of Archie: A Life Celebrated ##36
Archie Comics • Life with Archie
Writer
Paul Kupperberg
Interior Artist
Pat Kennedy / Tim Kennedy
Cover Artist
Jeff Shultz
Publication Date
July 2014
Cover Variant
Regular Edition / Variant C (Jeff Shultz Artist Variant)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The landmark issue where Archie Andrews dies saving his friend Kevin Keller from an assassin's bullet. The panel depicts Veronica Lodge or Betty Cooper in mourning/distress following the tragic event.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Image shows a crop from an interior page or specific panel. Digital representation appears clean with no visible spine stress, tanning, or mechanical errors. Assuming overall book matches this visual quality.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded (9.8): $60 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent sales for standard editions of this issue range from $10 to $20 for NM copies. Higher-tier variants (like the Fiona Staples variant) command higher premiums.
Grading Recommendation
Generally only recommended for grading if the copy is a high-demand variant (like Fiona Staples or Francesco Francavilla) and looks to be a 9.8 candidates. This specific interior art style is standard for the issue.
Notable Features
Significant 'Key' issue featuring the death of Archie Andrews in the 'Life with Archie' future timeline. Multiple iconic cover variants were produced.
Authentication Notes
Modern printing on slick paper stock. Screen door / Ben-Day dot effect in the art is stylistic and does not indicate a low-quality counterfeit.