Life With Archie ##89
Archie Comics • Life With Archie Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Stan Goldberg
Cover Artist
Stan Goldberg
Publication Date
September 1969
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic Archie anthology issue featuring various comedic and adventure stories featuring Archie, Jughead, Betty, and Veronica. During this era, Life With Archie moved away from standard gags toward more adventure and mystery-oriented plots.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine roll, multiple small spine stress lines, corner blunting on the top and bottom left, minor edge wear, and possible light yellowing of the cover paper. The image shows some surface wear and minor creasing near the top right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 4.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of mid-grade 1960s Life With Archie issues typically sell in the $10-$25 range. High-grade copies (9.0+) can fetch significantly more, but common issues in this condition are frequent on the secondary market.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees plus shipping would likely exceed the final market value of the book in this condition. It is a great 'reader' copy or filler for a run.
Notable Features
Includes a 15-cent cover price. Features the iconic 'Welcome' beach cover art by Stan Goldberg. This issue is part of the Bronze Age transition for Archie Comics.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1969 original based on the 15c price point, the specific logo style for 'Life With Archie' during that era, and the natural paper aging visible on the spine and edges.