Valerie Brown
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Valerie Brown is the bassist, main songwriter, and a multi-instrumentalist of Josie and the Pussycats in Archie Comics. Introduced in December 1969, she was the first Black character to appear in Archie Comics publications. Practical and technically skilled, she brings a levelheaded perspective to the group that contrasts with her more flamboyant bandmates. Her surname has varied between Brown and Smith across different adaptations of the franchise.
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Archie Comics 85th Anniversary Presents: Betty and Veronica Pin-up Special (2026)
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Archie Comics 85th Anniversary Presents: Betty and Veronica Pin-up Special (2026)
Mar 25, 2026
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