Archie #No. 326
Archie Comics Group • Archie Vol. 1
Writer
Unknown
Interior Artist
Unknown
Cover Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Publication Date
November 1983
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A fun, monster-themed humor issue featuring Archie and the gang dealing with classic spooky hijinks, lighthearted horror tropes, and typical Riverdale high school comedy.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine wear, spine ticks with slight color break, minor corner blunting, mild tanning along the outer edges of the newsprint paper, and light surface scuffing on the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $5 - $15. Graded (CGC 6.0) value: $30 - $50.
Recent Sales
Similar bronze age Archie issues in mid-grade condition typically sell in the $10 to $20 range depending on the specific cover appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection preference, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the potential market value increase.
Notable Features
Features a classic monster-themed cover by Dan DeCarlo with a horror parody title 'It's Archie For Monster Laffs', and includes a direct edition barcode box in the bottom left corner.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1980s newsprint paper quality, correct color registration, typical ink density for the era, and standard comic code authority seal in the upper right.