Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica ##286
Archie Comics • Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica Vol. 1
Writer
Unknown
Interior Artist
Unknown
Cover Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Publication Date
July/August 1980
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A lighthearted classic teen humor story featuring Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, and Archie Andrews engaging in everyday comedic misadventures and romantic rivalry in Riverdale.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible near the top left staple, light corner blunting, clean cover gloss intact with minimal surface wear, light tanning along interior page edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20, Graded (CGC 9.2): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent bronze age Archie issues in similar condition sell consistently in the $10 to $25 range depending on platform and demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a personal collection, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the current market value increase for this specific issue.
Notable Features
Features the classic 40-cent cover price, comic code authority seal, and direct/newsstand barcode format typical of Archie Comics releases from 1980.
Authentication Notes
Standard authentic newsprint paper stock, accurate color registration, and correct UPC barcode formatting consistent with legitimate 1980 Archie publications.