Vintage Archie Comics Price Guide

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.

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

• 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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