Betty Cooper
Creation & Design
Betty Cooper was created by writer John Goldwater and artist Bob Montana as a quintessential 'girl next door' character, embodying the ideal of American youth.Early Years
Betty made her debut in 1942 and quickly became a central figure in the Archie Comics universe, often depicted as the sweet and intelligent counterpart to the more reckless Archie Andrews.Character Development
Over the decades, Betty has evolved from a simple love interest to a multi-dimensional character with her own ambitions, struggles, and storylines, reflecting the changing dynamics of teenage life.Cultural Reception
Betty Cooper has been well-received as a relatable character, often praised for her intelligence and kindness.Character Details
Real Name:
Elizabeth Cooper
Aliases:
Betty, B, The Girl Next Door
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Riverdale High School, The Archies, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Abilities:
Intelligence, Resourcefulness, Writing
Equipment:
Notebook, Camera
Weight:
110lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde
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Pep Comics #22
Archie
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Archie Andrews
1st appearance of Betty Cooper
1st appearance of Jughead Jones
1st appearance of Archie Andrews
1st appearance of Betty Cooper
1st appearance of Jughead Jones
Pep Comics #48
Archie
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
First cover to feature Betty and Veronica in a swimsuit
Archie's Girls: Betty and Veronica #1
Archie
•
1950
•
Vol. 1
First solo series featuring Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge
Archie Comics #50
Archie
•
1951
•
Vol. 1
Iconic cover art by Bob Montana
Archie's Girls: Betty and Veronica #40
Archie
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Harry Lucey
Betty and Me #1
Archie
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
Archie spin-off series
Archie's Girls: Betty and Veronica #322
Archie
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
First meeting of Cheryl Blossom and Archie
A $0.75 Canadian edition exists
First meeting of Cheryl Blossom and Archie
A $0.75 Canadian edition exists
Betty and Me #137
Archie
•
1984
•
Vol. 1
Cover art inspired by the film 'Flashdance'
Archie's Girls: Betty and Veronica #328
Archie
•
1984
•
Vol. 1
Innuendo cover
Betty and Veronica Spectacular #3
Archie
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dan DeCarlo
Betty and Veronica #65
Archie
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dan DeCarlo
Betty #8
Archie
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dan DeCarlo and Allison Flood
Archie's Christmas Stocking #1
Archie
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dan DeCarlo
Includes a 1994 calendar printed on glossy paper in the center
Cover art by Dan DeCarlo
Includes a 1994 calendar printed on glossy paper in the center
Archie's Christmas Stocking #2
Archie
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dan DeCarlo
Jughead #70
Archie
•
1995
•
Vol. 2
Cover art by Dan DeCarlo
Betty and Veronica #93
Archie
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dan DeCarlo
Betty #53
Archie
•
1997
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 4,703
Betty and Veronica #116
Archie
•
1997
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dan DeCarlo
Betty and Veronica #127
Archie
•
1998
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 4,500
Betty and Veronica #140
Archie
•
1999
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 3,752
Betty and Veronica Spectacular #78
Archie
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dan Parent
Copies ordered by retailers:1,800
Betty and Veronica Spectacular #90
Archie
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
Final issue
Betty #185
Archie
•
2010
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dan Parent
Betty #186
Archie
•
2010
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dan Parent
Betty and Veronica #249
Archie
•
2010
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 2,633
Betty and Veronica #251
Archie
•
2011
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dan Parent
Approximately 2,500 copies in circulation
Betty #192
Archie
•
2011
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dan Parent
Connecting cover with Veronica #206
Betty and Veronica Double Digest #199
Archie
•
2012
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dan Parent
Copies ordered by retailers: 2,000
Betty and Veronica #260
Archie
•
2012
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dan Parent
Copies ordered by retailers: 2,593
Betty and Veronica #261
Archie
•
2012
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Veronica as Vampironica
Veronica parodies Vampirella as Betty parodies Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Copies ordered by retailers: 2,813
1st appearance of Veronica as Vampironica
Veronica parodies Vampirella as Betty parodies Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Copies ordered by retailers: 2,813
Betty and Veronica #262
Archie
•
2012
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Veronica as Vampironica
Veronica parodies Vampirella as Betty parodies Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Copies ordered by retailers: 2,737
2nd appearance of Veronica as Vampironica
Veronica parodies Vampirella as Betty parodies Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Copies ordered by retailers: 2,737
Betty and Veronica Double Digest #213
Archie
•
2013
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Fernando Ruiz
Copies ordered by retailers: 1,500
Betty and Veronica #266
Archie
•
2013
•
Vol. 1
Snow White and the Riverdale Dwarves - a retelling of the classic fairy tale with Archie characters
Snow White and the Riverdale Dwarves - a retelling of the classic fairy tale with Archie characters
Variant cover art by Tim Seeley
Variant cover art by Jill Thompson
Betty and Veronica #267
Archie
•
2013
•
Vol. 1
Parody of The Little Mermaid
Cheryl Blossom appears as the Sea Witch
Copies ordered by retailers: 3,689
Parody of The Little Mermaid
Cheryl Blossom appears as the Sea Witch
Copies ordered by retailers: 3,689
Variant cover art by Andrew Pepoy featuring Betty
Variant cover art by Fiona Staples featuring Betty and Veronica as mermaids
Variant cover art by Fiona Staples featuring Betty and Veronica as mermaids
Betty and Veronica #269
Archie
•
2014
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dan Parent
Copies ordered by retailers: 3,161
Betty and Veronica Double Digest #224
Archie
•
2014
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dan Parent
Copies ordered by retailers 1,393
Value unknown
Cover art by Dan Parent
Copies ordered by retailers 1,393
Value unknown
Variant cover art by Dan Parent
Variant cover art by Adam Hughes
Variant cover art by Andrew Pepoy
Variant cover art by Adam Hughes
San Diego Comic Con 2016 exclusive
Variant cover art by Adam Hughes
San Diego Comic Con 2016 exclusive
Variant cover art by Marco D'Alfonso
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181
Variant cover art by Marco D'Alfonso
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181
Variant cover art by Andrew Pepoy
New England Comics exclusive
Limited to 500 copies
Variant cover art by Andrew Pepoy
New England Comics exclusive
Limited to 500 copies
Variant cover art by Marco D'Alfonso
Cover art inspired by Werewolf By Night #32 (1975), the 1st appearance of Moon Knight
Limited to 500 copies
Variant cover art by Marco D'Alfonso
Cover art inspired by Werewolf By Night #32 (1975), the 1st appearance of Moon Knight
Limited to 500 copies
Betty and Veronica: Friends Forever - Supernatural Stories #1
Archie
•
2019
•
Vol. 1
Exclusive
Variant cover art by Nuno Pereira
Cover art inspired by Tomb of Dracula #10 (1973)
Variant cover art by Nuno Pereira
Cover art inspired by Tomb of Dracula #10 (1973)
Betty and Veronica: Friends Forever - Spring Break #1
Archie
•
2021
•
Vol. 1
Stadium Comics
Variant cover art by Nuno Pereira
Store exclusive, Pop Art edition
Betty and Veronica: Friends Forever - Spring Break #1
Archie
•
2021
•
Vol. 1
Convention Exclusive
Variant cover art by Dan Parent
2021 Virginia Comic Con exclusive
Limited to 250 copies
Variant cover art by Dan Parent
2021 Virginia Comic Con exclusive
Limited to 250 copies
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