Little Dilton

Little Dilton is the childhood version of Riverdale's resident genius Dilton Doiley, appearing in the pint-sized world of Little Archie alongside young counterparts of Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and Archie himself.

Tucked into the sunny, small-town world of Riverdale's younger set, Little Dilton made his debut in The Adventures of Little Archie #46 in 1967 — a Silver Age creation by Dexter Taylor that has quietly endured across an impressive nearly six decades. The pint-sized brainiac keeps delightful company with Little Archie, Little Jughead, Little Betty, Little Veronica, and even Archie Andrews himself, popping up across beloved Archie staples like Laugh Comics Digest and The Adventures of Little Archie. He may not boast a towering appearance count, but his longevity alone speaks to the enduring charm of Archie's kid-friendly corner of comics — and for collectors who love the warm, innocent energy of Silver Age Archie, Little Dilton is a genuinely sweet find.