Archie at Riverdale High ##71
Archie Comics Group • Archie at Riverdale High Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Stan Goldberg
Cover Artist
Stan Goldberg
Publication Date
September 1980
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The story 'Over a Barrel' features Archie and Chuck Clayton in a winter sports competition. Reggie Mantle attempts to sabotage the ice-skating barrel jump to ensure Chuck fails. Typical Riverdale high-school hijinks and sportsmanship themes of the Bronze Age era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks. Significant corner blunting on the bottom left and top right. A yellow price sticker is adhered to the bottom center of the cover. Minor edge wear and slight color fading in the yellow background area. Interior tanning is likely based on age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 5.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies of this run typically range from $2 to $10. High-grade (9.0+) copies can reach $20-$40.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition (estimated 5.0). Grading would result in a net financial loss.
Notable Features
Newsstand Edition barcode in the bottom left corner. Features Chuck Clayton, one of the most prominent Black characters in the Archie universe. No major key events (first appearances or deaths) in this issue.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1980 printing. The paper stock, '40c' price point, and characteristic Archie Comics Group banner align with legitimate production standards of the time. The yellow sticker is an aftermarket addition from a previous retailer.