Archie #78 (1956) — Comic Book Value
ArchieWhat Archie #78 (1956) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Archie #78 (1956) value — Ungraded $187 · Grade 6.0 $482 · Grade 8.0 $1,761. Prices updated September 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 9.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
Archie Comics #78 CGC 3.0 - Classic Innuendo Cover (1956) Only 46 Graded Higher
ARCHIE COMICS # 78 IN CGC 4.5 1956 GOLDEN AGE INNUENDO ARCHIE 2ND BEST ON EBAY!
ARCHIE COMICS #78 VG- 3.5 RESTORED 1956 GOLDEN AGE INNUENDO ! CHEAPEST 1 ON EBAY
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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 $187. A CGC 6.0 runs about $482, and a CGC 8.0 commands $1761.
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
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $187 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $482 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $1,761 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $6.99 / $199 / $650 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 23, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $6.99–$650.00 (median $199.00).
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.