Life with Archie ##209
Archie Comics • Life with Archie Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Stan Goldberg
Cover Artist
Stan Goldberg
Publication Date
August 1979
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features teenage humor and slice-of-life stories involving Archie Andrews, Jughead Jones, and Betty Cooper. In this issue, the gang visits a picnic ground where Archie humorously sits on a bench with wet paint.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks that break color, significant corner blunting and rounding on all four corners, a visible vertical subscription crease or heavy storage curl through the center, minor soiling on the white borders, and some color loss along the spine. The barcode area shows slight yellowing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-grade typically sell for under $10. Recent higher-grade sales for late 70s Archie issues remain niche, often hovering between $15-$25 for VF/NM copies.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic is a common issue with no significant key events or high demand. The cost of grading (approx. $30+) would exceed the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Features the 'Archie Comics Group' banner, 40-cent price point, and a UPC barcode which indicates it was distributed via newsstands.
Authentication Notes
The paper stock appears consistent with late 1970s Archie publications (low-grade newsprint). Ink saturation and the 40-cent price box are consistent with authentic copies of this era. No signs of restoration are visible from the exterior.