Archie #78 (1956) — Comic Book Value

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What Archie #78 (1956) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).

Archie #78 (1956) value — Ungraded $186 · Grade 6.0 $481 · Grade 8.0 $1,737. Prices updated August 2026.

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$186
Ungraded
2.6×
$481
Grade 6.0
9.3×
$1,737
Grade 8.0

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.3× raw.

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Item details

Series
Archie
Publisher
Archie
Issue
#78
Key issue
No
Release date
January 1, 1956

Archie #78 (1956) comic value

An ungraded copy of Archie #78 (1956) averages around $186. A CGC 6.0 runs about $481, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1737.

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.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Ungraded$186eBay sold comps
Grade 6.0$481eBay sold comps
Grade 8.0$1,737eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of an ungraded Archie #78 (1956)?
An ungraded copy of Archie #78 (1956) is currently valued at $70.
How much is a Grade 8.0 copy of this Archie comic worth?
A Grade 8.0 copy of Archie #78 (1956) is valued at $1710.
What is the price difference between the ungraded and graded versions?
The difference between the ungraded price ($70) and the Grade 8.0 price ($1710) highlights the impact of comic condition.

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