Jughead ##223
Archie Comics • Jughead Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Stan Goldberg
Cover Artist
Stan Goldberg
Publication Date
December 1973
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Humorous antics featuring Forsythe 'Jughead' Jones. In this issue's cover story, Jughead is shown sleeping in class while Miss Grundy, Betty, and Archie look on. The issue contains various short stories revolving around Jughead's laziness and his appetite.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Extremely heavy wear including a large piece of translucent tape over the word 'Jughead' in the logo, a circular '4' sticker on the front cover, significant color-breaking spine stress and creases, corner rounding, and general surface soiling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded: Not applicable due to cost of grading vs market value.
Recent Sales
Copies in mid-grade (Fine) typically sell for $10-$15. Low-grade reader copies like this one often sell for under $5 in bulk lots.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) far exceeds the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Includes a 20 cent cover price. Features classic Archie characters including Miss Grundy, Betty Cooper, and Archie Andrews. Notable for having significant non-original additions (tape and sticker).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s Archie Series publication. Paper shows age-appropriate tanning. The sticker and tape are secondary additions made by a previous owner.