Est. 1941 · Riverdale, since 1941
First appearances in
Archie Comics
Founded in 1941 as MLJ Magazines and renamed Archie Comics in 1946 after the breakout success of its teenage-everyman feature. Eight decades of continuous publishing centered on Archie Andrews, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and the broader Riverdale ensemble. Sabrina the Teenage Witch debuted in Archie’s Mad House #22 (1962). Modern reframings include the 2013 Afterlife with Archie horror line and the prestige-television Riverdale and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina adaptations.
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Archie — frequently asked
Quick facts about this publisher and its first appearances.
When was Archie founded?
Archie was founded in 1941.
How many Archie first appearances are in this archive?
This archive currently catalogues 7 Archie character debuts.
What is Archie known for?
Founded in 1941 as MLJ Magazines and renamed Archie Comics in 1946 after the breakout success of its teenage-everyman feature. Eight decades of continuous publishing centered on Archie Andrews, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and the broader Riverdale ensemble. Sabrina the Teenage Witch debuted in Archie’s Mad House #22 (1962). Modern reframings include the 2013 Afterlife with Archie horror line and the prestige-television Riverdale and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina adaptations.