Archie ##336
Archie Comics • Archie (Main Series, Vol. 1)
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Cover Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Publication Date
March 1985
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Standard Archie comedy fare featuring Archie Andrews, Veronica Lodge, Betty Cooper, and Dilton Doiley. The cover depicts the group on a cross-country skiing trip with a humorous play on words regarding Archie bringing 'sweets' (referring to Betty and Veronica).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0 Range)
Condition Details
Highly visible yellow circular price sticker adhered to the front cover with handwritten '4'. Visible vertical creasing on the left side of the character Dilton. Significant spine stress and color-breaking ticks. Corner blunting on all visible corners. Significant surface wear and minor soiling/tanning typical of age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded: $25 - $40 (Market value is severely limited by the sticker and commonality of the issue)
Recent Sales
Similar late-Bronze/early-Copper age Archie newsstand copies in mid-to-lower grade typically sell for under $10 in raw condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the market value of the book. The presence of a non-removable or staining price sticker will significantly lower the technical grade.
Notable Features
Features classic 'Good Girl Art' style by legendary Archie artist Dan DeCarlo. Contains UPC barcode indicating Newsstand distribution. Notable for the winter-themed cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s newsstand copy. Proper ink density for the period and era-appropriate newsprint paper stock. Staple placement appears consistent with factory production.