Archie's Something Else! ##1
Spire Christian Comics • Archie's Something Else!
Writer
Al Hartley
Interior Artist
Al Hartley
Cover Artist
Al Hartley
Publication Date
1969
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing (39-cent cover price)
Comic Description
A religious educational comic featuring Archie Andrews and the Riverdale gang. This issue focuses on Archie encountering various 'counter-culture' lifestyles of the late 60s and early 70s, eventually finding fulfillment through Christian faith.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and localized creasing. Visible red price sticker on cover. Corner rounding. Slight color fading in the orange background. General shelf wear along edges. Likely some yellowing to interior pages given its age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded: $30 - $50 (due to low demand for this specific educational line).
Recent Sales
Historical sales for high-grade copies of early Spire comics range from $20-$40, while mid-grade raw copies frequently sell for under $10.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx $30+) exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition. The presence of the price sticker also negatively impacts the final grade.
Notable Features
39 cent cover price. Features Al Hartley art. Notable for being part of the Spire Christian Comics line which used licensed Archie characters to promote religious messages.
Authentication Notes
The matte paper stock and specific color saturation are consistent with Spire Christian Comics printings from the late 1960s. No signs of restoration visible.