Archie's Joke Book Magazine ##140
Archie Comics (Archie Series) • Archie's Joke Book Magazine Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Cover Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Publication Date
September 1969
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A collection of gag strips and short stories featuring Archie, Betty, Veronica, Reginald, and Jughead. This issue follows the 'Laugh-In' themed branding typical of the era, focusing on slapstick humor and teenage romance tropes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and mild color breaking along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top right. Slight tanning to the paper edges visible. The cover appears largely flat but bears general shelf wear consistent with its age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00; Graded (9.0+): $60.00 - $100.00+
Recent Sales
Comparable Archie issues from the late 1960s in mid-grade condition typically sell between $12 and $25 on auction sites like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for sentimental reasons. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would likely exceed the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Features the 'Laugh-In' subtitle at the top right, a nod to the popular NBC television show 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In'. 15 cent original cover price.
Authentication Notes
The 15 cent price point and the 'Archie Series' yellow block logo are consistent with late Silver Age Archie publications. No signs of restoration or reproduction are evident from the image.