Archie #5 (1943) — Comic Book Value
ArchieWhat Archie #5 (1943) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Archie #5 (1943) value — Ungraded $394. Prices updated August 2026.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own it, grab the Williams or Pitilli version at $2. The Standard versions, particularly the $394 one, offer significantly higher value due to condition or rarity, while the $5 and $4 standards provide a slight step up from the lowest options. Save your money unless you specifically want the premium feel or investment potential of the higher-priced Standard copies.
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Item details
- Series
- Archie
- Publisher
- Archie
- Issue
- #5
- Key issue
- No
- Release date
- November 1, 1943
Archie #5 (1943) comic value
An ungraded copy of Archie #5 (1943) averages around $394. A CGC 6.0 runs about null, and a CGC 8.0 commands null.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $394 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1.39 / $70 / $449.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 1, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $1.39–$449.99 (median $70.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current estimated value for this ungraded Archie #5?
- The current ungraded market value for Archie #5 (1943) is $394.
- Is Archie #5 considered a rare find?
- As a vintage comic from 1943, this Archie issue is considered a valuable and sought-after piece within the series.
- What series does Archie #5 belong to?
- Archie #5 is part of the Archie comic series.