Reggie and Me ##121
Archie Comics • Reggie and Me
Writer
Frank Doyle
Interior Artist
Stan Goldberg
Cover Artist
Stan Goldberg
Publication Date
January 1980
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (with barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the rivalry between Reggie Mantle and Archie Andrews. This issue contains humor-based stories typical of the era, focusing on Reggie's vanity and his attempts to outdo Archie, often backfiring in a comedic fashion.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant blunting and minor creasing on corners: noticeable edge wear along the right side; minor surface scuffing and slight yellowing of the cover paper consistent with age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $75 - $110
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-grade typically sell for under $10. High-grade (9.0+) copies occasionally reach $25-$40, though demand for this specific late Bronze Age issue is generally low.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade (approx. 5.0) and market demand do not justify the costs of grading fees and shipping. Best kept as a raw collectible.
Notable Features
Bronze Age Archie series. Features a bowling-themed cover. Includes the standard UPC barcode, indicating a direct market distribution.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age comic. Paper stock shows appropriate oxidation for 1980; printing registration is consistent with Archie Comics Group production of that period.