Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ##138
Archie Comics Group • Archie's Pals 'n' Gals
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Stan Goldberg
Cover Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Publication Date
October 1979
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC in box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
General humor anthology featuring Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Dilton, and Moose. The cover features a 'roller disco' theme, popular in the late 1970s, featuring Dilton Doiley being pessimistic about his luck with girls.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible circular yellow price sticker on the lower right cover. Significant spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Corner blunting on all visible corners. Moderate edge wear and some surface scuffing. Minor tanning visible on the spine edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (4.0): $15 - $25
Recent Sales
Typical for late 70s bronze age Archie titles; lower grade copies usually sell in bulk lots or for under $10 individually in retail settings.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the potential market value of the book. The sticker and spine wear significantly limit the ceiling for this specimen.
Notable Features
Features the 40-cent price point and the UPC barcode typical of late 70s newsstand distribution. Notable for late 70s fashion/pop culture references (roller skating).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age comic. Paper stock is the standard newsprint of the era. No signs of restoration or reproduction. Staple placement appears original.