Betty & Veronica Digest Magazine ##81
Archie Comics • Betty & Veronica Digest Magazine Vol. 1
Writer
Unknown
Interior Artist
Unknown
Cover Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Publication Date
March 1997
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features classic digest-sized teen humor stories starring Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, and the rest of the Riverdale gang.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Obvious wear, heavy reading creases along the spine, color-breaking spine stress ticks, minor corner blunting, surface scuffing on the cover, slight tanning along the edges of the pages, and slight edge chipping.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8. Graded: Not economically viable for this grade.
Recent Sales
Similar lower-grade Archie digests typically sell in raw lots or individually for around $3 to $5 on secondary markets like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Part of the Archie Digest Library banner, Direct Edition with barcode, featuring artwork by legendary Archie artist Dan DeCarlo.
Authentication Notes
Standard newsprint paper stock and printing quality consistent with late 1990s Archie digest publications. No signs of counterfeiting.