Laugh ##221
Archie Comics • Laugh Comics
Writer
Unknown
Interior Artist
Unknown
Cover Artist
Unknown
Publication Date
August 1968
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Classic digest-style humor stories featuring Archie Andrews, Betty, Veronica, and the gang. This issue focuses on a summer beach and lifeguard theme.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy spine stress ticks, color breaking creases along the spine and cover edges, corner blunting and minor rounding, light tanning/yellowing of the paper stock, minor edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $15 - $30. Graded value (CGC 4.0): $40 - $60.
Recent Sales
Silver Age Archie books in lower to mid-grades (VG to FN) typically sell within the $20 to $50 range depending on the specific issue and character focus.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a personal collection or completionist run, as the grading and shipping costs would likely exceed the value increase for a VG 4.0 copy.
Notable Features
15 cent cover price, Silver Age Archie publication with classic comic strip panel layout on the cover.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with period-appropriate newsprint paper stock, standard staple placement, and correct 15-cent cover pricing for 1968.