September 1975 Comic Appraisal

Archie Comic Series No. 247 (September 1975)

This is an original vintage comic book titled 'Archie' from the long-running Archie Series. Specifically, it is issue No. 247, dated September 1975. The cover features vibrant, multi-color lithographic printing typical of the Bronze Age of comics. The artwork displays Archie Andrews performing a handstand on a beach to show off 'upside down' lettering on his shirt to Veronica, while Jughead looks on. The cover title 'Archie' is rendered in large, stylized blue bubble letters with a yellow stroke. Physical condition is a major factor in this specimen; the comic is presented in a flexible plastic protective sleeve, but several issues are visible through the bag. There is significant creasing and wrinkling across the top right and bottom right corners of the front cover. The spine shows notable wear with color breaking and stress marks near the staples. The edges appear somewhat frayed, particularly on the right side. The paper quality shows signs of natural aging/browning (toning) consistent with 1970s newsprint. Notable markings include the '25c' price point at the top right, indicating its late Bronze Age origin, and the 'Approved by the Comics Code Authority' seal. The overall craftsmanship reflects the high-volume production standards of Archie Publications during the mid-70s.