Archie Comic Publications Revenue and Competitors

The ultimate teenage hero, Archie first appeared in a comic book published in December, 1941. More than 60 years later, Archie and his friends remain a staple of entertainment for kids the world over with timeless tales of the trials, tribulations and triumphs of teenagers. Role models to millions, Archie, Betty, Veronica and Jughead have come to represent the fads, fashions and attitudes of contemporary youth. In addition to entertaining their legions of fans, Archie and his friends have also been acclaimed for their tackling of important social issues, including alerting teenagers to the dangers of drugs, alcohol and smoking. Established in 2003, Archie Comics Entertainment is the entertainment, licensing and promotional representative for the renowned character properties Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead and their Riverdale friends, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Josie and the Pussycats, Katy Keene and Mighty Crusaders including The Web. With offices in metro New York, Archie Comics Entertainment is involved in the development, production and worldwide distribution of original projects for television, film and home video, music, live events and the Internet as well as represents the licensing and merchandising of its enduring brands across all global markets.