Archie ##293
Archie Comics Group • Archie (Vol. 1)
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Dan DeCarlo
Cover Artist
Stan Goldberg
Publication Date
June 1980
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market with Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Humorous teen series following Archie Andrews and the Riverdale gang. This issue features a cover story about a Kite Skating Championship where Archie 'thanks' Reggie for his victory.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress, moderate corner blunting, small crease on the bottom right corner, and a yellow circular price sticker adhered directly to the cover surface which causes significant surface damage/residue concerns.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60 (Note: The low grade due to the sticker significantly impacts value.)
Recent Sales
Comparable high-grade copies sell for approximately $10-$15; low-grade copies often found in dollar bins or bulk lots.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book in this condition, and the sticker is a permanent major defect.
Notable Features
Features a classic Dan DeCarlo interior; contains a UPC barcode indicating a direct market distribution for its time.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s newsprint stock. Ink density and registration are consistent with Archie Comics Group production standards from the Bronze Age.