B & V Friends Comics Annual ##251
Archie Comics • B & V Friends Comics Annual (Jumbo Comics Digest)
Writer
Various (Anthology)
Interior Artist
Various (Dan Parent, Jeff Shultz, etc.)
Cover Artist
Dan Parent
Publication Date
January 2017
Cover Variant
Regular/Main Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A 'Jumbo Comics Digest' featuring a collection of holiday-themed stories starring Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, and the Riverdale gang. The cover features Betty, Archie, and Veronica in a Christmas snow globe. Includes both new content and classic reprints.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant corner blunting (bottom left/right), visible edge wear along the bottom cover, spine stress marks, and general shelf wear consistent with a thick digest format. A barcode sticker is present on the front cover which further reduces the grade.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00 | Graded: No significant market for graded copies of modern Archie digests.
Recent Sales
Recent sales of modern Archie Jumbo Comics Digests typically range from $1 to $6 at local shops or in bulk lots on eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx $30+) significantly exceeds the market value of the book. It is a common modern reprint digest.
Notable Features
Holiday-themed issue; Snow globe cover art; Features the sticker barcode variant common in grocery store checkouts.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Archie Comics digest publication. Standard heavy paper stock for modern digest-sized books. High-gloss cover typical of 2010s Archie releases.