Archie Andrews, along with his friends Jughead Jones and Moose Mason, his rival Reggie Mantle, and the two girls he can’t decide between, Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge, has been a beloved character in American comic books since 1941. In this article, we will explore the key issues and value guide of vintage Archie comics.
Contents
- 1 All Our Archie Comics Price Guides
- 2 Archie Comics Key Issue: PEP Comics #22 – First Appearance of Archie, Betty, and Jughead Jones
- 3 First Appearance of Archie on Comic Book Covers
- 4 Other Key Archie Comics in the PEP Series
- 5 Key Issue: Archie Comics #1 – First Stand-Alone Title
- 6 Archie #2 and #3: Both Scarce
- 7 Later Archie Comics Key Issues
- 8 Archie’s Rival Reggie #1: Another Spin-Off
- 9 Archie’s Girls, Betty & Veronica #1: The Girls Get Their Own Title
- 10 1980s Key Issue: Archie’s Girls Betty and Veronica #320 – Origin and First Appearance of Cheryl Blossom
- 11 Little Archie Comics #1
- 12 Archie’s Madhouse #22: Origin and First Appearance of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
- 13 Sabrina the Teen-Age Witch #1
- 14 Archie Spin-Off: Wilbur #1
- 15 Model Book: Katy Keene #1
- 16 Top-Notch Comics #28: 1st Suzie
- 17 Suzie Comics: Archie Spin-Off
- 18 Laugh Comics #20
- 19 Jughead’s Folly #1 – First Appearance of Elvis in Comics
- 20 Life with Archie Comics Series
- 21 Archie’s Pals and Gals Spin-Off Series
- 22 Archie Comics Spin-Off: She’s Josie/Josie and the Pussycats
- 23 More Archie Comics Spin-Off Series
- 24 Archie Comics Sonic the Hedgehog
- 25 Pep Comics Before Archie
- 26 History of Archie Comics
- 27 Have You Got Archie for Sale?
- 28 More of Our Comic Price Guides
All Our Archie Comics Price Guides
- Archie Comic Books #1-100
- PEP Comics price guide
- Archie’s Girls Betty and Veronica comics
- Archie’s Girls Betty and Veronica #320, 1st Cheryl Blossom
- Archie’s Pal Jughead comics
- Archie’s Madhouse #22, 1st Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Archie Comics Key Issue: PEP Comics #22 – First Appearance of Archie, Betty, and Jughead Jones
Record sale: $252,000
Minimum value: $10,000
Pep Comics #22 introduced Archie and his friends in a 6-page story called “Introducing Archie.” While there is some debate over the character’s creator, this issue holds great historical significance and is highly sought after by collectors. Its rarity makes it a valuable addition to any collection.
First Appearance of Archie on Comic Book Covers
- PEP Comics #26 – First Appearance of Veronica Lodge
Record sale: $5,100
Minimum value: $500
Other Key Archie Comics in the PEP Series
- PEP Comics #52 – Suzie stories begin
Record sale: $300
Minimum value: $10
Key Issue: Archie Comics #1 – First Stand-Alone Title
Record sale: $167,000
Minimum value: $8,000
Archie Comics #1, published in 1942, is a scarce and historically significant comic. As Archie’s popularity grew, this comic became a highly valued collectible.
Archie #2 and #3: Both Scarce
Issues #2 and #3 of Archie comics are considered hard to find in any condition.
Later Archie Comics Key Issues
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Archie Comics #48 – Classic Innuendo Spoon cover
Record sale: $600
Minimum value: $30 -
Archie’s Pal, Jughead #1 – First appearance of Moose
Record sale: $2,700
Minimum value: $100
Archie’s Pal, Jughead #1, released in 1949, marked the spin-off of Jughead Jones, known for his comic relief and being the perfect sidekick for Archie.
Archie’s Rival Reggie #1: Another Spin-Off
Record sale: $700
Minimum value: $50
Archie’s Girls, Betty & Veronica #1: The Girls Get Their Own Title
Record sale: $5,500
Minimum value: $100
- Archie’s Girls Betty and Veronica #75 – The Girls Sell their Souls to the Devil
Record sale: $135
Minimum value: $5
1980s Key Issue: Archie’s Girls Betty and Veronica #320 – Origin and First Appearance of Cheryl Blossom
Record sale: $2,150
Minimum Value: $20
Little Archie Comics #1
Record sale: $1,500
Minimum value: $20
Archie’s Madhouse #22: Origin and First Appearance of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Record sale: $3,300
Minimum value: $100
Sabrina the Teen-Age Witch #1
Record sale: $450
Minimum value: $5
Archie Spin-Off: Wilbur #1
The first appearance of Katy Keene, another popular character, led to her own series.
Model Book: Katy Keene #1
Record sale: $1,800
Minimum value: $100
Top-Notch Comics #28: 1st Suzie
Record sale: $2,300
Minimum value: $200
Suzie Comics: Archie Spin-Off
Laugh Comics #20
Record sale: $2,400
Minimum value: $100
Jughead’s Folly #1 – First Appearance of Elvis in Comics
Record sale: $750
Minimum value: $30
Life with Archie Comics Series
Archie’s Pals and Gals Spin-Off Series
Record sale: $3,000
Minimum value: $50
Archie Comics Spin-Off: She’s Josie/Josie and the Pussycats
More Archie Comics Spin-Off Series
Archie Comics Sonic the Hedgehog
Pep Comics Before Archie
Pep Comics had many valuable Golden Age issues before the debut of Archie in issue #22. These issues featured a mix of genres and introduced superheroes like the Shield.
History of Archie Comics
Archie Comics, initially known as MLJ Magazines, was founded in 1939. Archie’s popularity led to his own title in 1942, and the company eventually became Archie Comics. The comics portray an idealized life of Midwestern teens navigating their way through high school, part-time jobs, romances, and rivalries.
Have You Got Archie for Sale?
Archie comics have stood the test of time, appealing to readers for over 70 years. If you have any vintage Archie comics, such as Pep Comics #22, Jackpot Comics #4, Archie #1, Archie #2, Archie #50, Archie’s Girls, Betty & Veronica #1, or Archie’s Pal, Jughead #1, get them appraised for free by Sell My Comic Books.
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