Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #No. 71
Archie Comics • Archie Giant Series
Writer
Frank Doyle (attributed)
Interior Artist
Samm Schwartz / Stan Goldberg
Cover Artist
Stan Goldberg (and/or Jon D'Agostino)
Publication Date
August 1972
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A collection of humor stories featuring the Riverdale gang. Key story include 'The Deadly Game,' an environmental/social awareness story characteristic of the early 70s Archie era. Includes appearances by Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica, Dilton, and Moose.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy wear including significant spine splitting and paper loss along the left edge. A small circular price sticker is affixed to the bottom right. Several color-breaking creases across the front cover. Top right corner shows blunting and minor paper loss. General soiling and surface wear consistent with age and heavy handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 / Graded: $30 - $40 (cost of grading likely exceeds value increase).
Recent Sales
Low-grade copies of this era of Archie Giant Series typically sell in bundles or for under $10. High-grade (VF or better) slabs can reach $80+, but this copy does not meet that threshold.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services (approx. $25-$40) outweighs the market value of a 2.0 copy. It is best kept in a poly bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Giant-size issue (25 cent cover price). Features 'The Deadly Game' storyline. The cover utilizes the 'Archie Giant Series' branding.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1972 original based on the 25-cent price point, standard paper oxidation (yellowing) visible on the edges, and the specific printing style/alignment of the Comics Code Authority seal.