Archie Firsts

A single-issue Dark Horse Comics release from 2010, Archie Firsts is a nostalgic, all-ages collection that gathers the earliest published appearances of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and the rest of the Riverdale gang. Curated and illustrated by George Frese, this volume reprints classic stories from the 1940s, offering a pure, unfiltered look at the iconic characters in their original, wholesome comedic adventures. It’s a compact but essential snapshot for any fan curious about where the enduring Archie universe began.