Riverdale Season 3 ##0 (FCBD 2019)
Archie Comics • Riverdale Season 3 (Free Comic Book Day)
Writer
Micol Ostow
Interior Artist
Thomas Pitilli
Cover Artist
Thomas Pitilli
Publication Date
May 2019
Cover Variant
Regular (Free Comic Book Day Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A tie-in to the CW television series 'Riverdale'. This issue serves as a prequel to the third season, featuring Archie, Jughead, Betty, and Veronica. It includes a first look at upcoming Scholastic Riverdale graphic novels.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible bowing/warping of the cover and pages likely due to improper storage. Softening and light blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor spine stress. Paper edges show slight unevenness.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; Graded (9.8): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies typically range from $0.99 to $5.00 in high grade. Low demand for this specific FCBD title affects secondary market liquiditiy.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) significantly exceeds the market value of the book. It is a promotional giveaway with high print volume.
Notable Features
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) 2019 exclusive. Features characters in the likeness of the CW television cast. Promotion for Scholastic Riverdale titles.
Authentication Notes
Authentic FCBD 2019 release. Identified by the blue FCBD banner at the top and the CW logo at the bottom right. Paper stock is the standard lightweight matte used for mass promotional distributions.