Veronica (1989) #53

Archie 1989–2012 series Cover date Jul 1996

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

Veronica #53 (1989) is issue #53 of Archie's Veronica (1989–2012), with a cover date of July 1996. Written by George Gladir, Michael Pellowski and Harold Smith and drawn by Dan DeCarlo and Tim Kennedy.

Creators

Writers: George Gladir, Michael Pellowski, Harold Smith
Pencillers: Dan DeCarlo, Tim Kennedy
Inker: Rudy Lapick
Colorist: Barry Grossman
Letterer: Bill Yoshida
Cover artists: Dan DeCarlo, Alison Flood

The stories

“Self-Help”

After being waited on by her numerous staff Veronica complains to Betty to that she had to be ready and off to school all by herself that morning since her parents were away.

“Look Out”

Mr. Lodge installs one-way glass that allows them to see out but prevents anyone from seeing in.

“The Big Kiss-Off”

Veronica decides to break up with Archie because she's outgrown him but she changes her mind when she sees other girls interested in him.

“Convention Costume Contest”

Veronica attends a science fiction convention and wins the prize for best costume even though she's not wearing one.

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