Archie (1959) #282

Archie 1959–2015 series Cover date Jul 1979

Fair market value

Grade	CGC slab	Raw
9.8 NM/M	$480 $408–$552	$210 $179–$242
9.6 NM+	$374 $318–$431	$168 $143–$193
9.4 NM	$292 $248–$336	$134 $114–$155
9.2 NM-	$228 $194–$262	$108 $91.39–$124
9.0 VF/NM	$178 $151–$204	$86.02 $73.12–$98.92
8.5 VF+	$139 $118–$159	$68.81 $58.49–$79.13
8.0 VF	$108 $91.89–$124	$55.05 $46.79–$63.31
7.0 FN/VF	$84.31 $71.66–$96.96	$44.04 $37.43–$50.65
6.0 FN	$65.77 $55.90–$75.64	$35.23 $29.95–$40.51
5.0 VG/FN	$51.30 $43.61–$58.99	$28.19 $23.96–$32.42
4.0 VG	$40.01 $34.01–$46.01	$22.55 $19.17–$25.93
2.0 GD	$31.21 $26.53–$35.89	$18.04 $15.33–$20.75
Raw, ungraded	—	$65.00 $55.25–$74.75

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About this issue

Archie #282 (1959) is issue #282 of Archie's Archie (1959–2015), with a cover date of July 1979. Written by Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards and Bob Montana and drawn by Dan DeCarlo Jr., Joe Edwards and Bob Montana.

Creators

Writers: Frank Doyle, Joe Edwards, Bob Montana
Pencillers: Dan DeCarlo Jr., Joe Edwards, Bob Montana
Inkers: Dan DeCarlo Jr., Jim DeCarlo, Joe Edwards, Rudy Lapick
Colorist: Barry Grossman
Letterers: Joe Edwards, Bill Yoshida
Cover artist: Dan DeCarlo Jr.

Characters

The stories

“Cool Hand Arch”

After failing to study for a history test, Archie intentionally injures his right hand so he can't take the test.

“Give Me Your Attention”

Jinx is upset and she wants everybody to know about it.

“The Real Thing”

Archie's parents make Archie dress up for when they entertain an old friend of Fred's.

“Sum Fun”

Moose needs Archie's help with a math problem.

Credits, characters and story details from the Grand Comics Database, CC BY-SA 4.0.