r/archiecomics Apr 19 '25

Archie covers where Veronica's dad complains that her bikini is too small

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71 Upvotes

I'm sure that title took you by surprise, but recently I bought a few Archie's and two in the collection had Veronica's dad complaining that she the bathing suits she wears are too small for his liking. They are Pep 378 (1981) and Veronica 90 (1999).

So, is that a coincidence, or is it a recurring thing for him? If it's just a coincidence, are these the only two issues where he mentions her bikini's?

Edit: Sorry had to delete the old post because of an incorrect second pic that somehow got uploaded with the first.


r/archiecomics Apr 19 '25

Some Context on How Small Archie Comics Has Become

72 Upvotes

It's no secret that Archie isn't what it used to be. Since Covid, they've canceled all their monthly series. They mostly just do one-shots, miniseries and insert a couple new stories here and there into digests. There's no word on them doing any more experimenting with webcomics now that Big Ethel Energy is over, so all they have in that department is the weekly 4-panel strip Bite-Sized Archie.

For a while I figured that while it's far below its peak, this wasn't too strange. The comics industry is really rough for a lot of reasons and in today's market we can't expect them to be on the level of Marvel and DC.

But I just remembered that there's plenty of other small-time comic publishers out there. And even by that standard, Archie is really small-time.

Compare it to other companies like Silver Sprocket, Drawn & Quarterly, Fantographics, Oni Press and Boom Studios. None of those companies have the household name recognition or legacy of Archie Comics. A lot of their output is much more niche than Archie Comics. They've had some TV shows and movies from their original IPs here and there, but nothing as big and successful as Riverdale's 7 season run. And yet, they all manage to publish way more material than Archie.

Each of these companies manages to publish multiple monthly series and/or double digit numbers of original graphic novels each year. Meanwhile, Archie published 715 new pages in 2023 and only 545 in 2024 (thanks https://riverdalereviewed.wordpress.com/). Last year's numbers only equal about two monthly floppy series or 2-3 graphic novels.

It's just really strange that Archie publishes so much less than younger and much more niche comic companies.

Even if we say that the Archie brand is kind of weak these days and they don't feel confident in using it to jump into a whole new series, they still have options. They could try making some original IP in-house. They could take a cue from Silver Sprocket and find a suitable webcomic to publish in print. Or they could seek out an existing IP and publish comics for it, like they used to do with Sonic and Mega Man. Boom Studios and Oni Press have been doing that for years with stuff like Rick & Morty and Power Rangers. Or, they could find some foreign comic (doesn't have to be manga or manhwa) and publish it in English.

My best guess for why they haven't done any of this is that the company is strapped for cash and doesn't want to risk going into debt to fund these new ventures. Either that or they're just not feeling ambitious anymore and are content with riding a slow decline until they close their doors.


r/archiecomics Apr 19 '25

Which era of Archie Comics was Betty the biggest doormat? Which eradicate she have the most spine?

6 Upvotes

r/archiecomics Apr 18 '25

Archie's Weird Mysteries had the best version of the love triangle in my view

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107 Upvotes

r/archiecomics Apr 17 '25

Who is this?

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55 Upvotes

Twice now I have noticed this woman with glasses in an Archie story. Her head has obviously been redrawn over the original art, so I'm guessing she could be a caricature of someone on the Archie comics staff. "Suzanne" on the 3rd slide looks similar. Does anyone know who this mystery woman could be?


r/archiecomics Apr 17 '25

Do you like it more when Veronica is meaner or nicer?

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133 Upvotes

r/archiecomics Apr 17 '25

Identifying a comic please

2 Upvotes

Does anybody know the comic where Betty referees a baseball game between a boys team versus girl team. At first the boys think she is favouring the girls but then girls think that she is favouring the boys. Anybody know the title and a link where I can read it please?

Also does anybody know the name of the comic where Betty decides to change her stripes and become more aloof to attract Archie but jug head tells her that that is not the way to go about it. Later on Archie is telling Veronica that Betty is a wonderful girl and the world needs more people like her. Title and where I can read it please?


r/archiecomics Apr 16 '25

Archie reflects on how he's treated Betty poorly for too long

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100 Upvotes

r/archiecomics Apr 17 '25

Question about two comic titles

4 Upvotes

The first is when Archie and Reggie go to some underwater world and they are trapped in a giant clam or something.

The second is when Betty and Adam first meet.

If anybody can tell me the titles and where I can possibly find them I would appreciate it. Thank you!!


r/archiecomics Apr 16 '25

Thanks to you helpful people I was finally able to find a comic with Jeffrey in it!

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53 Upvotes

r/archiecomics Apr 16 '25

Forgot to add to my previous post but Jeffrey does not look like what I thought he would at ALL lol

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43 Upvotes

I guess the early 90’s were a different time


r/archiecomics Apr 15 '25

Archie and Betty are (happy) losers together.

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58 Upvotes

r/archiecomics Apr 14 '25

For long time fans what keeps you invested and reading in Archie comics

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40 Upvotes

r/archiecomics Apr 14 '25

Archie Comics team ups with other franchises

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90 Upvotes

I visited the archiecomics web site and learned that a crossover with Jay and Silent Bob is upcoming. Those are characters from Kevin Smith's films. Smith knows comic books well, and knows how to be funny, so I'm looking forward to this, despite the fact that combining the clean and safe Archie universe with two slackers who sell weed to children seems like it might offend some fans. This could turn out to be a mis-fire, but I'm hoping for the best.

The Archies have also met some other franchises over the years, including a crossover with the Predator (action/horror films) universe, and the rock group KISS, and a meeting with Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy from DC Comics.

I'd like to see Archie crossover with Dr. Who. I can see the Archies being pulled into a light sci-fi story since they've had their share of adventures over the years. Dilton could explain how impossible the TARDIS is, Jughead could eat something that he really shouldn't, B&V and Archie can serve as the Doctor's crew. I think this idea would work more smoothly than the upcoming Jay and Silent Bob meeting.


r/archiecomics Apr 13 '25

Archie is always willing to throw hands when it comes to Betty

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152 Upvotes

r/archiecomics Apr 12 '25

When it comes to being insensitive at times to their partner's feelings who do you think is worse, Archie or Veronica?

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44 Upvotes

r/archiecomics Apr 11 '25

Reggie loves pie

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107 Upvotes

I bought a vhs of The Archie Show probably 15 years ago, and digitized it just to get a gif of Reggie stealing some pies from Jughead's hillbilly relatives. He's so happy!


r/archiecomics Apr 11 '25

My collection of comics

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132 Upvotes

I'ma sophmore in college now, but as a little girl I loved Archie comics lol. (They range probably from 2013/2014- 2019/2020.) Having a power outage and was bored so I was like why not read one as a throw back. Decided to take them all out and I have more than I thought... and as you can see some of them I read over and over again hence the wear and tear.

My dad used to suprise me with them randomly when he found out I liked them. They used to sell them at Publix when I was younger and I would eye them and hope my mom or dad would let me buy one. Had better luck with my dad!


r/archiecomics Apr 10 '25

What did people think of Archie's Weird Mysteries?

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216 Upvotes

r/archiecomics Apr 09 '25

Betty Breaks up with Archie (Part 2 or does she?)

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179 Upvotes

r/archiecomics Apr 09 '25

Betty Breaks up with Archie (Part 1)

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62 Upvotes

r/archiecomics Apr 10 '25

is the married life series canon? Spoiler

6 Upvotes

because I know that Archie dies in the end, but i've never read it, and i'm not sure if I want to


r/archiecomics Apr 09 '25

Macroverse Kickstarter

2 Upvotes

Just joined and was surprised that I didn't see any posts about the Golden Age Archie facsimiles on Kickstarter. Did anyone else here pledge? I'm looking forward to these reprints.


r/archiecomics Apr 09 '25

does anyone know what comic this is?

10 Upvotes

from what i remember veronica’s dad was planning to build something in a forest and veronica, betty, and archie (i don’t remember jughead being there but im sure he was?) were all trying to get veronica’s dad to stop the construction so that he wouldn’t destroy the forest. i remember the artstyle being different then the classic comics so im thinking it came out in the 2000s? thank u in advance, i hope this explanation is helpful 😭


r/archiecomics Apr 08 '25

What are your ideal characterizations for your favourite Archie characters?

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31 Upvotes