Archie ##550
Archie Comics • Archie Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Golliher
Interior Artist
Stan Goldberg
Cover Artist
Stan Goldberg
Publication Date
July 2004
Cover Variant
Bronx Zoo Special Edition / Wildlife Conservation Society Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Archie and the gang (Betty, Veronica, and Jughead) visit the Bronx Zoo. The story features a cross-promotion with the Wildlife Conservation Society, depicted on the cover with bears that look suspiciously like the Riverdale gang.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant wear including heavy spine stress marks, color-breaking creases, severe corner blunting/rounding, visible surface soiling or scuffing on the back of Jughead's hoodie, and minor paper loss/edge wear on the bottom left.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (9.0+): $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Recent sales for standard and variant copies of late-era Archie Vol. 1 generally range from $2 to $10 in mid-to-high raw condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book in its current condition (Estimated Grade 4.0). Recommended for personal enjoyement or as a reader copy.
Notable Features
Bronx Zoo Special Edition logo in bottom right. Cover art by legendary Archie artist Stan Goldberg. Promotional issue released in conjunction with the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 2004 Archie publication. Features standard late-era glossy cover stock and the 'archiecomics.com' URL which was standard for the period.