Who Is Smithers? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Smithers is a Archie Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Hubert Smithers, with over 931 comic issue appearances. Hubert Smithers (or just Smithers) is the Lodge Family's loyal butler.

Who is Smithers?

Hubert Smithers, usually just called Smithers, is the stereotypical butler in service to Veronica Lodge 's family. In earlier issues, he was instead referred to as Jeeves. When he was visited by his nephew, his first name was revealed as Hubert. Smithers' father was a butler before him, also for the Lodge family. He and Hiram Lodge were childhood friends, at which point he was called "Smitty." He speaks very formally, referring to people as "Master" and "Miss", even Veronica's friends. At times, however, he refers to them only by their first name, reserving his formal addresses for the Lodges themselves. While loyal to the Hiram Lodge and his family, Veronica and her friends make a great deal of work for him. Veronica often gives him large loads to carry for her, Archie is constantly requiring ejection from the grounds (after annoying Smithers or Mr.

Key facts

Smithers is of human origin and first appeared in "Archie's Christmas Stocking". The character is published by Archie Comics. With 931 recorded issue appearances, Smithers ranks among the most featured characters in comics.