Life with Archie ##89
Archie Comics • Life with Archie Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Bob Bolling
Cover Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Publication Date
September 1969
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (15 cent original price)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A slice-of-life anthology featuring Archie Andrews and the Riverdale gang. This issue depicts the group in various comedy sketches and short stories, often leaning into the 'teen humor' tropes of the late 1960s Beach Party era. Notable for the classic Dan DeCarlo aesthetic.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and wear along the left edge, substantial blunting of corners (particularly bottom right), minor surface soiling, and evidence of light creasing/read-wear on the cover. General edge wear consistent with age and typical paper tanning levels for 1960s Archie stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00; Graded (CGC 4.0): $40.00 - $60.00. High-grade copies (9.0+) can reach $150.00+.
Recent Sales
Comparable issues of Life with Archie from this era in mid-grade condition typically sell for $12 - $18 on platforms like eBay. Higher grade specimens are rarer for Archie titles as they were often heavily handled by children.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of CGC/CBCS submission (approx. $30-$50 counting shipping) would exceed the market value of a 4.0 grade copy. Better kept in a bag and board (mylar) for preservation.
Notable Features
Features a classic beach-themed bikini cover by legendary Archie artist Dan DeCarlo. Includes stories like 'Help!', 'The Cut Up', and 'Record Breaking'. 15-cent cover price variant.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age Archie comic. The presence of the Comics Code Authority seal, print registration for the period, and natural aging/toning of the 15-cent cover stock are consistent with an original 1969 printing.