B & V Friends Double Digest #230
Archie Comics • B & V Friends Double Digest (The Archie Library)
Writer
Various (Archie Staff)
Interior Artist
Various (including Dan DeCarlo, Stan Goldberg, and others)
Cover Artist
Dan Parent
Publication Date
January 2013
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A collection of stories featuring Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, and their friends in Riverdale. This issue likely contains winter-themed stories including Archie carving a giant heart in the snow for Betty, causing jealousy for Veronica.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible corner blunting on the top and bottom right; spine roll characteristic of thicker digest editions; surface wear and minor scuffing on the pink masthead; possible shelf wear on the bottom edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00 / Graded: $20.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for modern Archie digests range from $2 to $8 depending on the specific issue prominence and condition. This issue is not a top-tier key.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the digest. It is best enjoyed as a reader copy or part of a bulk collection.
Notable Features
Digest format; contains classic reprints alongside modern Dan Parent art; includes a Josie and the Pussycats logo on the cover indicating secondary features.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Archie Publications digest. Standard mass-market newsprint interior with a gloss-coated cardstock cover. UPC code is present and correct for the 2013 publication period.