Ophelia Glutenschnable
Ophelia Glutenschnable is one of those delightful background gems that give the Archie universe its irresistible texture — a character who's been part of Riverdale's orbit since her 1956 debut in Archie's Pals 'n' Gals #5, brought to life by the legendary Harry Lucey. Technically a Golden Age arrival, she's kept remarkable company across nearly seven decades, sharing pages with Archie Andrews, Veronica Lodge, Betty Cooper, Jughead Jones, and Reggie Mantle in titles like Archie Annual and the beloved Comics Digest Magazine. With 13 catalog appearances and at least one collector-significant key issue to her name, she's the kind of character that rewards the dedicated fan who reads every panel — proof that Riverdale has always been richer and stranger than it first appears.

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Covers through the years — 1956–1987
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1987