Archie Friend is a comic book series created by Bob Montana in 1941. The main characters are Archie Andrews, VERONICA Lodge, Jughead Jones, Edith Bunker, MOOSE Mason, BIGOT, GLORIA Grandbilt, and Teen. BETTY Cooper is Archie's best friend and love interest. VERONICA is a wealthy socialite who often clashes with BETTY over Archie's affections. Jughead is Archie's best friend and a loyal companion. Edith is a good-natured girl who is often the voice of reason. MOOSE is a star athlete and Archie's rival for VERONICA's affections. BIGOT is a bully who often picks on Archie and his friends. GLORIA is a wealthy heiress who is often seen as a rival to VERONICA. Teen is a young girl who is often seen as a younger version of VERONICA.