gadzukes Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 All right Archie Club members.... I've seen some chatter here about which covers you like the best so let's go ahead get some unofficial rankings. Out of the first 20 issues of Archie (plus Archie 50) list your top 5 covers (in order of coolness, not value). Here's my list: 1- Archie 1 - This is not just iconic, it's really well done and has the 4 main characters. 2- Archie 8 - First "Wow, this guy knows how to draw "Babes" cover. 3- Archie 13 - Another sexy "B&V" cover that emphasizes the love triangle. 4- Archie 50 - Love this cover (Archie's glance says it all) 5- Archie 3 - First "Love Triangle" cover Honorable mention goes to Archie 10&11&14 - All great covers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 I have a 3.5 moderate #1. I'll try to post a pic. Love to see it! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Delibebek just reported his Jughead 1 CGC 5.5 slab was stolen. Just thought I'd post it here too since we look for Archie related comics. http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=7535265#Post7535265 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenPRGuy Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 14 Really? Interesting. That cover doesn't do anything for me. But I do like your list! Here's mine: 1 - Archie 8 - for the same reason stated by Gadzukes. 2 - Archie 1 - A classic cover image that comes to mind first anytime I think about my collection. 3 - Archie 50 - speaks for itself! 4 - Archie 12 - so much of what I love about the early Archie is the way he was drawn (which didn't last too long). 12 maintains this initial Archie image perfectly with such a great confounded look on his face. And again, it was the first 10c Archie I ever owned. 5 - toss up between 3, 4 and 11 (love the way Archie's face is drawn on all of them)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltimoreLauren Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Archie 1- Classic Archie 5- I'm a sucker for anything Halloween! Archie 18- Again, Halloween. Archie 20- Jughead's lack of giving a hoot is my favorite part. Archie 50- Again, classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Lodge Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Archie 1 Archie 50 Archie 6 Archie 8 Archie 2 - not exactly sure why, but have always like this cover, even with the oddly shaped dialogue balloon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Archie 1- Classic Archie 5- I'm a sucker for anything Halloween! Archie 18- Again, Halloween. Archie 20- Jughead's lack of giving a hoot is my favorite part. Archie 50- Again, classic. Yup, if you like Halloween Archie 5 is a great cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenPRGuy Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 One of my recent ebay snags has arrived and I have to share. The other day some guy listed this Archie 12 with a BIN of $199. The pics were not great but I could tell it was a nice copy. I shot first and asked questions after. I could see from his other items for sale he was a golf fan not a comic collector, and when I asked about this book he told me he had it graded by a local comic shop that said it was in good condition. I'd be beside myself if this didn't grade 7.5 or higher. The book is complete, pages are so white they look new, the back cover is flawless, and the only real defects are the light spine stress and minor minor roughness along the bottom of the cover from corner to corner. It's my second copy (actually 2.5 since I have a coverless as well) might just slab this sucker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaltimoreLauren Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I'd say it's a solid 7.0/7.5 (I feel the lower left corner may bump it back), beautiful copy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenPRGuy Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Yeah you're right, prob 6.5-7.0 actually based on what I am seeing lately from CGC. Regardless, I'm thrilled with the way it presents. PS. SparkleCity is at it again ... just posted a universal Archie 50 (5.0), and a qualified Archie #1 (2.5) missing the centerfold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Andrew, I'm gonna say 6.5 on your Archie 12. Great find! congrats. So much of your cover is high grade, but that spine brings it down for me. Go look at the 7.0 on the Heritage site to make a comparison. http://comics.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=821&lotNo=42105 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Yeah you're right, prob 6.5-7.0 actually based on what I am seeing lately from CGC. Regardless, I'm thrilled with the way it presents. PS. SparkleCity is at it again ... just posted a universal Archie 50 (5.0), and a qualified Archie #1 (2.5) missing the centerfold. I just looked at the Sparkle city Archie 1. I had to laugh because the coloring makes it look like Archie & Betty have a horrible case of acne. Even Archie's hand has bad acne. And Veronica has a rash on her leg. They are teens so I guess it works.... and actually makes it kind of charming in a way. Still a great copy. I still need an Archie Centerfold so knowing this comic is out there is going to make it tougher on me. Edited March 20, 2014 by gadzukes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenPRGuy Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Yeah, when you compare it to that it seems more like a six or 6.5. Though based on those pics I think that Crippen copy's a bit undergraded. I'd like to know what comic book store would tell this guy it was a 2.5? As for the Archie 1, I did find the discoloration on the cover amusing as well. I realize that it's another book without a centerfold, but it's slabbed and it will be interesting to see what it goes for compared to what you grabbed yours for. It's already over thousand dollars and it just started. Plus you have all of us looking for a centerfold for you so that can't hurt your odds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 I'd like to know what comic book store would tell this guy it was a 2.5? A comic book store that was trying to steal the comic. Plus you have all of us looking for a centerfold for you so that can't hurt your odds! Yeah, but I need 3 centers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Yeah, when you compare it to that it seems more like a six or 6.5. Though based on those pics I think that Crippen copy's a bit undergraded. You know, you're right! That one is undergraded. The census says 7.5 is the highest graded so you'll be pretty close with yours. I found a super high grade 53 that I need to send in. I wasn't going to collect any Archies past #10 but this 53 I found was so gorgeous I couldn't resist. Edited March 20, 2014 by gadzukes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ft88 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Archie 50 Archie 10 Archie 8 Archie 48 Archie 1 Archie 47 is decent gag with all the characters - but a little stale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadzukes Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Archie 50 Archie 10 Archie 8 Archie 48 Archie 1 There's a lot of love out there for Archie 1, 8, and 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurstee98-migration Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 THE RESTORED 8.0 HAS BEEN ON EBAY FOR MONTHS FOR 24 k. NO BUYERS NOW 19K. I HATE RESTORED BOOKS MISSING PAGES DETACHED COVERS BLUE LABEL. TAPE ON BOOKS WHAT IS CONSIDERED RESTORED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurstee98-migration Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHO BOUGHT THE ARCHIE 1 cgc 8.5 I BIDDED ON IT BUT WHEN IT HIT 6 DIDGETS, I WAQS SHOCKED. I HAVE BEEN COLLECTING ARCHIES FOR 46 YEARS SOLD MY #1 IN 1980 BUT HAVE 2-10 EXCEPT # 3 ALSO OWN THE ONLY SHOE STORE GIVEAWAY EVEN SURFACED (THAT NOBDY HAS PROVED DIFFERENT) ON EBAY NOW AND I TURNED DOWN $10,000 BIG MISTAKE NOE *500 THAT CAN BUY AN ARCHIE 1 1.0 MAYBE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurstee98-migration Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 there ARE MANY HEADLIGHT ISSUES OF betty & VERONICA AND 70% CHEAPER. I STILL DONT KNOW WHY THIS IS SO DESIREABLE PRICEWISE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
