Archie at RIVERDALE HIGH ##64
Archie Comics • Archie at Riverdale High Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Stan Goldberg
Cover Artist
Stan Goldberg
Publication Date
July 1979
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Newsstand)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The issue features the main story 'Speed Demon,' where Archie enters a race. It also includes slice-of-life stories involving Chuck Clayton, Nancy, Betty, and Veronica. The cover features Chuck and Nancy dancing at a school social.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Prominent red price sticker on cover. Visible spine stress and multiple color-breaking creases along the left edge. Significant corner blunting on the top right. Minor surface scuffing and edge wear throughout. Potential tanning of interior pages based on age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 4.0): $15.00 - $25.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $2.00 and $10.00. High-grade (NM) copies sell for roughly $20.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. The adhesive sticker on the cover would also negatively impact the technical grade.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition with UPC barcode in the bottom left corner. Features Chuck Clayton, one of the prominent Black characters in the Archie universe, on the cover.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1979 newsstand printing. The 40-cent cover price is consistent with the era, and the print registration and paper aging show no signs of modern reproduction.