Archie ##194
Archie Comics • Archie Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Harry Lucey
Cover Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Publication Date
September 1969
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic Silver Age Archie humor title featuring Archie Andrews and Jughead Jones at a bank attempting to get 'vacation money' while carrying beach inflatable gear. The story follows typical Riverdale high school hijinks.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant blunting and minor rounding of corners; horizontal crease visible near the center right; edge wear and minor chipping along the bottom and right margins; slight surface soiling and dulling of cover gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 | Graded (9.8): $150+
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of late 1960s Archie main series issues in mid-grade typically sell for $10 - $25. Higher grades (9.0+) can command $50+, but low-to-mid grades remain very affordable.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic shows common mid-grade wear (approx. 4.0 - 5.0) which would result in a market value lower than the cost of the grading fees (~$30-$50). Best kept in a bag and board.
Notable Features
Features the 15-cent cover price. Notable for the iconic 'Good Girl Art' style of Dan DeCarlo. No major 'key' events like first appearances occur in this issue.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1969 printing. Features correct paper stock for the era (newsprint interior), 15 cent price point, and appropriate age-related oxidation on edges.