Jughead ##198
Archie Comics • Jughead (Vol. 1)
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Bill Vigoda
Cover Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Publication Date
November 1971
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Jughead Jones avoids his schoolwork and avoids the girls while pursuing his true love: food. Includes humor stories featuring Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, and Reggie Mantle. The cover highlights Jughead's classic avoidant behavior toward art class and French homework.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking vertical crease/fold on the left side near the spine; significant corner blunting and minor paper loss on the bottom right; spine stress marks (ticks); surface light scratches and possible edge wear; pink circular sticker (possibly price tag) on the right side of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (estimated 4.0): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Low-grade copies of this era typically sell for under $10 raw; mid-grade copies reach $15-20. Due to being a non-key bronze age issue, demand is localized to character or run completists.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees and shipping would exceed the market value of the comic in this condition. Recommended for home preservation in a Mylar bag with a backer board.
Notable Features
15-cent price point. Bronze Age Archie series. Features the classic Archie Comics Code Authority seal and 'Archie Series' branding in the top left corner.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the age-appropriate paper oxidation (yellowing visible on edges), typical 1970s Ben-Day dot printing patterns, and standard staple placement for the era.