Archie's Joke Book Magazine #149
Archie Comics • Archie's Joke Book Magazine
Writer
Frank Doyle (Likely)
Interior Artist
Dan DeCarlo / Various
Cover Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Publication Date
September 1970
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic Archie humor anthology featuring one-page gags, short stories, and puzzles. The cover story involves Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Reggie at a swimming pool, typical of the 1970s Silver/Bronze age humor aesthetic.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and multiple ticks along the length of the spine. Minor corner blunting, particularly at the bottom left. Slight surface wear/scuffing on the cover. Significant spine roll/lean visible as the cover is shifted to the left exposing the interior pages. Potential minor tears or edge wear along the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC/CBCS 4.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade issues of this specific run generally fall in the $5-$10 range for raw copies. High-grade copies (9.0+) are rare but fetch significantly more.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($20-$30+) exceeds the market value of a mid-grade Archie humor anthology of this era. Keep as a reader copy or for personal collection.
Notable Features
15 cent cover price edition. Features iconic 'Good Girl Art' style by Dan DeCarlo, who defined the look of the Archie characters for decades.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with period-appropriate color saturation and paper stock age. The centering is poor, which is common for 1970s Archie publications due to quality control during assembly.