Laugh ##345
Archie Comics Group • Laugh Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Stan Goldberg
Cover Artist
Stan Goldberg
Publication Date
December 1979
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (Direct/UPC Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic Archie anthology humor book featuring short stories and gags. Characters include Archie, Betty, Veronica, Reggie, and Hiram Lodge. This issue features cultural references like the 1939 World's Fair on Veronica's shirt and feminist slogans on Betty's shirt.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy spine roll and numerous color-breaking spine stress marks. Significant corner blunting and minor paper loss on the bottom right corner. Edge wear throughout the left margin. Visible red sticker on the front cover which likely leaves residue if removed. General cover scuffing and minor staining/soiling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.6+): $50 - $70
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies of this era of Laugh typically range from $2 to $10. High-grade (NM) copies are scarce but do not command high premiums due to low character-key significance.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. This is a reader-copy or filler-copy for a complete run collector.
Notable Features
Newsstand UPC barcode present. Early Bronze Age Archie humor. Notable for 1970s fashion and social commentary 'gag' shirts on the cover.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1979 original. The paper aging (yellowing edges), staple placement, and standard 40-cent price point are consistent with Archie Comics production from this period. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting are visible.