Archie Andrews
Creation & Design
Archie Andrews was created by John L. Goldwater, Bob Montana, and Vic Bloom as a part of the Archie Comics universe, designed to represent the typical American teenager.Early Years
Archie first appeared in Pep Comics #22 in 1941, quickly becoming a beloved character known for his love triangle with Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge.Character Development
Over the decades, Archie has evolved from a simple comic strip character into a cultural icon, reflecting the changing dynamics of teenage life and relationships.Cultural Reception
Archie Andrews has been well-received by audiences, becoming a staple of American pop culture and influencing various media adaptations.Character Details
Real Name:
Archibald Andrews
Aliases:
Archie
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Riverdale High School, The Archies, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Abilities:
Charisma, Musical Talent, Athleticism
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
red
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Full-page advertisement for Pep Comics #22, the first appearance of Archie Andrews
Top Notch #22 went on sale 5 days before Pep Comics #22
Archie is depicted as having dark hair, not red, in the promotional artwork
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Full-page advertisement for Pep Comics #22, the first appearance of Archie Andrews
Top Notch #22 went on sale 5 days before Pep Comics #22
Archie is depicted as having dark hair, not red, in the promotional artwork
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1st appearance of Archie Andrews
1st appearance of Betty Cooper
1st appearance of Jughead Jones
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1st appearance of Archie Andrews
1st appearance of Betty Cooper
1st appearance of Jughead Jones
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1st partial cover appearance of Archie
1st appearance of Miss Grundy, referred to as Mrs. Grundy
Ongoing stories featuring Archie begin
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1st partial cover appearance of Archie
1st appearance of Miss Grundy, referred to as Mrs. Grundy
Ongoing stories featuring Archie begin
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Canadian produced reprint of Archie's first appearance from Pep Comics #22 (1941)
Cover appearance of The Shield, redrawn with Union Jack flag-inspired costume which was the Canadian flag prior to the Maple Leaf National Flag of Canada
Value unknown
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Canadian produced reprint of Archie's first appearance from Pep Comics #22 (1941)
Cover appearance of The Shield, redrawn with Union Jack flag-inspired costume which was the Canadian flag prior to the Maple Leaf National Flag of Canada
Value unknown
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2nd appearance of Archie Andrews
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1st appearance of Archie's jalopy
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1st full cover appearance of Archie
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Ongoing covers featuring Archie begin
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MLJ publishing company is renamed Archie Publication
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MLJ publishing company is renamed Archie Publication
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Format change from Black Hood Comics #19 to Laugh Comics featuring Archie stories
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Format change from Black Hood Comics #19 to Laugh Comics featuring Archie stories
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Promotional giveaway intended to advertise the newspaper comic strips featured in the Pittsburgh Post
Interest in this issue based on classic characters Superman, Archie and Dick Tracy on the same cover
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Promotional giveaway intended to advertise the newspaper comic strips featured in the Pittsburgh Post
Interest in this issue based on classic characters Superman, Archie and Dick Tracy on the same cover
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First Archie comics Christmas special
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Premiere issue of new Archie title focused on longer format stories
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Premiere issue of new Archie title focused on longer format stories
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1st appearance of Archie as the superhero Pureheart
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1st appearance of Archie as the superhero Pureheart
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1st appearance of Pureheart the Powerful, Archie as a superhero
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1st appearance of Pureheart the Powerful, Archie as a superhero
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1st official team appearance of The Archies: Archie Andrews, Jughead, Reggie
In 1968 and 1969, The Archies had a successful run of Saturday morning cartoons in addition to a series of chart-topping singles
Archie had multiple bands prior to this more popular ensemble
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1st official team appearance of The Archies: Archie Andrews, Jughead, Reggie
In 1968 and 1969, The Archies had a successful run of Saturday morning cartoons in addition to a series of chart-topping singles
Archie had multiple bands prior to this more popular ensemble
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First meeting of Cheryl Blossom and Archie
A $0.75 Canadian edition exists
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First meeting of Cheryl Blossom and Archie
A $0.75 Canadian edition exists
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Parody of Conan the Barbarian featuring Archie the Barbarian
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Parody of Conan the Barbarian featuring Archie the Barbarian
Archie ⋅ 1991
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Crossover of Archie and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Adventures title)
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Crossover of Archie and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Adventures title)
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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo
Includes a 1994 calendar printed on glossy paper in the center
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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo
Includes a 1994 calendar printed on glossy paper in the center
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Crossover of Archie and the Punisher
Marvel published the same story with alternate cover art titled The Punisher Meets Archie
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Crossover of Archie and the Punisher
Marvel published the same story with alternate cover art titled The Punisher Meets Archie
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Cover art by Dan DeCarlo
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Variant cover art by Jill Thompson
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Introduction of ongoing Archie horror stories with Sabrina resurrecting Jughead's dog as the catalyst of a zombie apocalypse
[Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, the showrunner on Riverdale and writer of this comic book series shared an image on social media of the upcoming Riverdale season with a hand emerging from a grave hinting as a possible adaptation of this series / October 2025 - Afterlife with Archie is headed to Disney+ with Berlanti Productions producing]
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Introduction of ongoing Archie horror stories with Sabrina resurrecting Jughead's dog as the catalyst of a zombie apocalypse
[Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, the showrunner on Riverdale and writer of this comic book series shared an image on social media of the upcoming Riverdale season with a hand emerging from a grave hinting as a possible adaptation of this series / October 2025 - Afterlife with Archie is headed to Disney+ with Berlanti Productions producing]
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Variant cover art by Francesco Francavilla depicting zombies invading Riverdale
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Variant cover art by Francesco Francavilla depicting zombies invading Riverdale
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Death of Archie
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Magazine-sized edition of the comic
Zombies invade Riverdale
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Magazine-sized edition of the comic
Zombies invade Riverdale
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Relaunch at issue #1 of the flagship Archie title that began in 1943 and ended in 2015 with issue #666
Legacy number continues after issue #32 with #699
Legacy numbered issues can be found in volume 1 in the Key Collector Comics database
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Relaunch at issue #1 of the flagship Archie title that began in 1943 and ended in 2015 with issue #666
Legacy number continues after issue #32 with #699
Legacy numbered issues can be found in volume 1 in the Key Collector Comics database
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Variant cover art by Marco D'Alfonso limited to 500 copies
Cover art inspired by Werewolf By Night #32 (1975), the 1st appearance of Moon Knight
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Variant cover art by Marco D'Alfonso limited to 500 copies
Cover art inspired by Werewolf By Night #32 (1975), the 1st appearance of Moon Knight
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Origin of the Archie Universe that exists in the CW television series Riverdale
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Origin of the Archie Universe that exists in the CW television series Riverdale
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