Archie's Joke Book Magazine #no. 116
Archie Comics • Archie's Joke Book Magazine
Writer
Various
Interior Artist
Dan DeCarlo, George Gladir, Joe Edwards
Cover Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Publication Date
September 1967
Cover Variant
Regular / Silver Age 12-cent
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A humor anthology featuring Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica, and Reggie. This issue features a cover gag of the gang at a marine park watching dolphins dance to rock and roll music. Content consists of one-page gags and short multi-page comedic stories.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Light spine stress marks, minor corner blunting, small amount of color-breaking wear along the bottom edge, and minor surface soiling visible in the white speech bubbles. Interior pages likely off-white to white.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20.00 - $40.00 | Graded (8.0+): $80.00 - $120.00
Recent Sales
Similar Silver Age Archie humor titles in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $15-$50 depending on the specific cover gag and character demand. No recent high-grade auction data for #116 is readily available, indicating relative scarcity in top condition.
Grading Recommendation
Grading is recommended only if the owner intends to preserve it or if they believe a professional press could push the grade to a 9.4 or higher. As a standard humor issue without a major first appearance, the cost of grading often exceeds the increase in market value for mid-range copies.
Notable Features
Classic Dan DeCarlo cover art. Silver Age 12-cent price variant. Features the 'Archie Series' yellow corner box and the Comics Code Authority seal.
Authentication Notes
The item appears authentic based on the 12c price point, correct MAC (Magazine Artists Co.) distribution logo, pulp paper texture visible at the edges, and standard Silver Age color registration.