The Death of Archie ##36
Archie Comics • Life with Archie (Vol. 2)
Writer
Paul Kupperberg
Interior Artist
Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy
Cover Artist
Jeff Shultz
Publication Date
September 2014
Cover Variant
Variant (Cover E)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Storyline concludes the 'Life with Archie' series by depicting the final moments of Archie Andrews. In this issue, Archie is shot and killed while protecting his friend Senator Kevin Keller from an assassin.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Generally sharp corners with very minor blunting at the bottom right. Spine appears tight with no visible color-breaking stress ticks. Clean surfaces with no visible finger smudges or staining.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30.00 - $50.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $120.00 - $160.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell between $25 and $45 depending on specific variant demand. High-grade slabbed copies show consistent sales in the $130 range.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it is a guaranteed 9.8. Mid-grades for this modern issue do not carry a high enough premium to justify grading costs. A clean and press could ensure the top tier grade.
Notable Features
Death of Archie Andrews. This specific variant cover by Jeff Shultz is one of several memorial covers released for the milestone. It features a grayscale portrait of a young Archie.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Archie Comics modern magazine format. Includes correct artist signature 'Shultz' on the lower right of the cover art. Paper stock is higher quality than standard silver age books.