Archie's Rival Reggie
Archie · 1950–1954 · 14 issues
About the series
Archie's Rival Reggie was a 14-issue series published by Archie Comics from 1950 to 1954, giving the pompous, scheming Reggie Mantle his own spotlight. Anchored by the consistent art of George Frese, Bill Vigoda, and Joe Edwards, the book focused on Reggie's endless attempts to one-up Archie and win Veronica's favor, usually backfiring in comedic fashion. It stands as an early example of a spin-off series elevating a supporting antagonist to lead status, offering a playful, ego-driven counterpoint to the main Archie titles.