Betty and Me ##114
Archie Comics • Betty and Me Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Stan Goldberg
Cover Artist
Stan Goldberg
Publication Date
August 1980
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic Archie-style humor anthology focusing on Betty Cooper's various attempts to win Archie's undivided attention. This issue features beach-themed stories including 'The Dreamer' and 'Splat' featuring the Riverdale gang.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine wear with visible stress lines and color breaks; significant creasing across the top right and bottom right corners; visible paper aging / tanning; a large circular '1' yellow sticker adhered to the bottom right cover (likely price-tag damage); blunted corners and minor edge chipping.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded: $15 - $25 (Value is low due to commonality and low condition grade).
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies of this issue range from $5 to $12. Lower-grade raw copies frequently sell in bundle lots for $1-$2 per book.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. The sticker on the cover is a major defect that would significantly lower the technical grade.
Notable Features
Includes appearance of the 'New Look' style characters which was typical for the 1980s era of Archie Comics. Notable for the Stan Goldberg cover art. This issue features a 50-cent price point and a UPC barcode, making it a Direct Edition or late-period newsstand copy.
Authentication Notes
The book appears authentic with correct 1980s-era newsprint paper stock and color registration typical of Archie Publications. The staple placement and cover gloss are consistent with mass-market production of the time.