Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica ##262
Archie Comics • Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Doyle (attributed)
Interior Artist
Dan DeCarlo (attributed)
Cover Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Publication Date
October 1978
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Classic humor stories featuring Betty, Veronica, Archie, and the gang dealing with teenage romantic rivalry, beach antics, and humorous fashion trends.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine roll, cover creasing near the spine, corner rounding and blunting, minor edge wear along the top and bottom, mild tanning on the newsstand paper stock, and minor surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25, Graded (CGC 6.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Similar mid-grade 1970s Archie romance issues typically sell in the $10 to $20 range raw depending on platform and specific buyer demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection preference, as the market value for mid-grade vintage Archie books generally does not outweigh the cost of third-party grading.
Notable Features
Standard 1970s Archie comic featuring classic Dan DeCarlo beach cover art, original 35-cent cover price, and bottom-left UPC barcode indicating the newsstand distribution edition.
Authentication Notes
Standard newsstand paper stock, clear color registration, visible UPC box, and standard staples consistent with authentic 1970s Archie publication standards.