Archie ##212
Archie Comics (Archie Series) • Archie Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Cover Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Publication Date
September 1971
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Humorous antics involving Archie Andrews, Jughead Jones, and the gang. This issue features a notable 'pollution' themed cover where Archie is fishing for car parts in a polluted river, reflecting early 1970s environmental awareness in pop culture.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy visible wear including a significant horizontal crease across the lower section, heavy spine stress with color breaking, blunted and rounded corners, surface scuffing, and minor edge tearing. General tanning and soiling typical for newsprint of this era.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15. Graded: $30 - $45 (though rarely graded in this condition).
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies of this era fluctuate between $10 and $25. Low-grade copies like this typically sell at bulk prices or small premium for the cover art.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the final market value of the book. It is a great reader copy or collection filler.
Notable Features
Bronze Age Archie. Features Dan DeCarlo cover art. Notable for the social commentary on pollution which was a common theme in early 70s media. Non-keyed issue.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 15-cent cover price newsprint original. Correct paper oxidation levels for the 1971 period and standard staple placement for Archie publications of this era.