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Archie Comics #1 (MLJ, 1942) CGC Apparent VF 8.0 Extensive (P) White pages....
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Archie Comics #1 (MLJ, 1942) CGC Apparent VF 8.0 Extensive (P) White pages. In 2011, an unrestored CGC-graded copy in VF+ 8.5, the finest copy known, sold for a record $167,300. Only one other unrestored copy has earned a grade higher than FN/VF 7.0. Our current offering compares very favorably in appearance to the record-breaking copy, and it's the highest-graded restored copy CGC has certified to date.This beautiful copy hails from the collection of Rick Sloane, who has provided Archie data to The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide for over 25 years. There are currently only seven copies - unrestored or restored - that have received a grade of 7.0 or higher. That the current owners of both of the finest unrestored copies have rejected substantial offers for their copies elevates this copy to one of the very finest copies available. The issue currently ranks #20 on Overstreet's Top 100 Golden Age Comics, and we continue to recommend that you go after it whenever offered, in any grade!
Bob Montana provided cover and interior art for Archie Comics #1, which featured the first appearance of Mrs. Andrews and the second "origin" of Veronica (the other appeared in Pep Comics #26). While not Archie's first appearance, the issue is considered the first teen comic by Overstreet. Archie's previous appearances were in Pep Comics and Jackpot Comics, where his series ran alongside superhero characters and had not been occasioned by a lone cover appearance.
Archie Comics is still going strong today, over 600 issues later! Still relevant and popular, recent highlights include the introduction of Kevin Keller, the first gay character in the Archie universe.
CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, reinforced." Overstreet 2012 GD 2.0 value = $5,333; VG 4.0 value = $10,667; FN 6.0 value = $16,000; VF 8.0 value = $40,000.
CGC Grader Notes:
Back Cover Lite Multiple Crease
Cover Restoration Cover Cleaned
Cover Restoration Cover Reinforced
Cover Restoration Heavy Color Touch
Cover Restoration Lite Multiple Tear Seal
Cover Restoration Moderate Multiple Piece Added
Front Cover Lite Multiple Crease
Interior Restoration Centerfold Reinforced
Interior Restoration Moderate Multiple Piece Added
Interior Restoration Moderate Multiple Tear Seal
View the certification for CGC Certification ID 1108051001, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*
*All information listed is intended to be as accurate as possible, but errors are possible. No item may be returned or refused based on this information, which is provided as a service to our clients. Feel free to contact each data source directly to determine the accuracy of this information.
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2013 May 16 - 18 Comics Signature Auction - Dallas #7076 (go to Auction Home page)
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