KATY KEENE ##24
Archie Comics • Katy Keene (Archie Romance Series)
Writer
Marnie Meyer, Leon MacLeod, and Dan DeCarlo Jr.
Interior Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Cover Artist
John S. Lucas
Publication Date
December 1987
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Edition with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Katy Keene, the 'Model with the Million Dollar Wardrobe,' stars in several fashion-themed stories. In the cover story, Katy and her sister Sis discuss fall fashions versus schoolwork while shopping. The issue features paper dolls and fan-submitted fashion designs, which was a staple of the Katy Keene series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and non-color breaking creases, blunted and rounded corners, visible soiling/surface dirt on white areas, possible liquid stain or foxing near the bottom right edge, and general shelf wear consistent with handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00 | Graded: $30.00 - $45.00 (Standard Grade)
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-range condition have sold online for approximately $5.00-$10.00. High-grade (NM) copies can fetch $15.00-$25.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The current estimated grade of 4.0 - 5.0 and the low market demand for this specific issue would result in grading costs exceeding the final value of the book.
Notable Features
Includes 'Archie Comics 45th Anniversary' logo on the bottom right of the cover. Features fan-submitted fashion designs and paper doll cut-outs. Notable for the late-80s art style of John S. Lucas.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the age-appropriate paper oxidation, color registration of the Archie logo, and characteristic 1980s newsprint quality. The UPC barcode is consistent with direct edition distributions of the period.