Archie ##212
Archie Comics • Archie (Volume 1)
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Stan Goldberg
Cover Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Publication Date
September 1971
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic Archie humor issue featuring multiple short stories including 'Pollution Solution', where Archie and Jughead deal with environmental issues and car parts. Key characters include Archie Andrews and Jughead Jones.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible surface soiling and staining on the left speech bubble. Moderate spine stress lines and corner blunting. Significant circular red sticker with a handwritten '4' on the bottom right corner (likely a price or inventory mark). The comic is currently in a poly-bag, which may be masking additional creases or surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15. Graded (CGC 4.0): $30 - $45.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies of this era of Archie titles range from $8 to $20 depending on specific buyer demand and local market conditions.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the book. The sticker on the cover is a significant deterrent for high-grade collectors.
Notable Features
Features a cover centered on pollution, reflecting early 1970s environmental awareness themes in pop culture. No major first appearances or key deaths.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age Archie printing. Paper stock appears industrially typical for the era. The presence of the Comics Code Authority seal and standard 1971 Archie trade dress supports authenticity.