The World of Jughead ##487
Archie Comics • Archie Giant Series Magazine
Writer
Various Archie Writers
Interior Artist
Various Archie Artists
Cover Artist
Unknown Archie House Artist
Publication Date
1980
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An issue from the classic Archie Giant Series Magazine featuring humor stories focusing on Jughead Jones, his dog Hot Dog, and the usual gang from Riverdale.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Noticeable spine roll, multiple spine stress ticks, corner blunting, cover creasing near the bottom left and top edge, minor surface wear, and tanning of newsprint interior pages.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated between $5 - $15. Graded value is generally not economical for this condition and issue.
Recent Sales
Similar vintage Archie Giant Series issues in mid-to-low grade routinely sell in local comic shops and online marketplaces for around $5 to $10.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional third-party grading (CGC/CBCS) as the grading fees and shipping costs would far exceed the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Features the classic Archie Giant Series Magazine banner, 40-cent cover price, and UPC barcode box on the lower left cover.
Authentication Notes
Standard vintage newsprint quality from 1980 with authentic aging, ink wear, and standard comic book production characteristics of the era. No signs of counterfeiting.