Life With Archie ##230
Archie Comics Group • Life With Archie Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Stan Goldberg
Cover Artist
Stan Goldberg
Publication Date
January 1983
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a skiing-themed cover story where Archie and the gang visit a winter resort. These issues typically contain multiple short stories involving Archie, Veronica, Betty, and Reggie in comedic situations.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; corner blunting on top right; visible yellow price sticker or label on lower center; minor edge wear and light surface impressions visible through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.0+): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent sales for non-key Bronze Age Archie issues in mid-grade typically range from $2 to $10. High-grade slabbed copies occasionally reach $40+ for collectors of the specific run.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the potential market value of the book. A clean and press would improve the appearance, but it remains a common issue.
Notable Features
Newsstand UPC barcode present; Stan Goldberg cover art; 60-cent cover price variant.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the newsstand UPC layout, appropriate aging of paper stock (off-white visible at edges), and printing registration consistent with early 1980s Archie publications.