What happens when you go away to a spooky cabin in the woods on Friday the 13th? Find out in this week's WORLD OF BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #38, and let's just say we're glad it's not us!


When Veronica decides the unlucky day is the perfect time to kick off a girls' weekend deep in the woods at the Lodge Lodge, things start off nice enough! But when the gang pops on a scary movie, they're soon jumping at every sound for fear of the dreaded Briar Witch. And to make things worse, the goings-on in the movie start to show up in real life. What happens next? Pick it up and read "Lodge of Terror" by Dan Parent to find out!

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As some of you may have noticed recently, the gallery ("media") was no longer working. The addon I was using is no longer developed, so rather than try to work around/fix the issues (or hope that the developer of that addon would be willing to help), I switched to a different one. All of the items from the old gallery have been imported into the new one, though there was a problem importing the view counts. Let me know if you have any issues/questions

Interesting news... https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kevin-smith-penning-archie-meets-jay-and-silent-bob-1236157803/
I'm not familiar with the Jay & Silent Bob characters but might check this out anyway

Site has been upgraded to SMF 2.1 RC3. This version mostly fixes a bunch of bugs, but also includes a few new things to comply with GDPR - support for a privacy policy (if/when I enable that you'll get a screen saying you have to agree to it before you can continue using the forum) and the ability to download a copy of your profile data (go to your profile and you'll see the option under the "Actions" menu).

Quick heads up for everyone. I'll be moving the site to a new server tomorrow night to one that has a newer version of the operating system I'm using. The move should be fairly quick and uneventful just like last time, but the site will be temporarily unavailable for a short time as a result.

Per Archie's FB page, Archie icon Victor Gorelick has died.

https://www.facebook.com/ArchieComicsOfficial/photos/a.135460744524/10158009613954525/?type=3&theater

QuoteWe are extremely heartbroken and devastated to inform the Archie family of the passing of Archie Comics icon and Editor in Chief, Victor Gorelick, who made Riverdale his home for over sixty years. No person embodied the Archie spirit more than Victor, who was a leader, friend, and mentor to everyone that walked through the doors of Archie. A ilfelong friend and mentor to Archie Comics Co-CEO, Jon Goldwater - and an inspiration to the entire Archie Comics family - Victor will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Kathie, his family, his friends, and his many fans.

Lots more coming in July including a couple of new TRs, a nice book showcasing Francesco Francavelli's artwork and more! What does everyone plan on picking up?


Blossoms 666 #5 (of 5)
This is it! Who will reign as the true Anti-Christ—Cheryl, Jason or their mysterious brother Julian? And what will become of Riverdale once darkness takes over? Find out in this shocking and jaw-dropping finale of Blossoms 666!

Script: Cullen Bunn
Art: Laura Braga, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
BLOSSOMS 666 #5 CVR A Reg: Laura Braga
BLOSSOMS 666 #5 CVR B Var: Adam Gorham
BLOSSOMS 666 #5 CVR C Var: Pat Zircher, Matt Herms
On Sale Date: 7/10
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.



Jughead The Hunger Vol. 3
Archie's Madhouse brings the third collection of the terrifying horror series that tears through Riverdale's cast of characters. Marmaduke "Moose" Mason is dead, having been executed by the Cooper clan after turning into a werewolf. Then who... or what... is FrankenMoose? Find out as Jughead the Hunger goes classic movie monster with "FrankenMoose Meets the Wolf Jug!" Collects issues #9 – #13 of the ongoing series.

Script: Frank Tieri
Art: Joe Eisma, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
Cover: Adam Gorham
ISBN-13: 978-1-68255-827-0
$17.99 US/$19.99 CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16" TR
144 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 7/17



Archie #706: Archie and Sabrina #2 (of 5)
Archie and Sabrina are the hottest couple in Riverdale—but how did their whirlwind romance come to be? This issue introduces readers to the history of their magical love story, as we welcome special co-writer Mariko Tamaki to the Archie universe!

Script: Nick Spencer, Mariko Tamaki
Art: Jenn St. Onge, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
ARCHIE #706 CVR A Reg: Veronica Fish
ARCHIE #706 CVR B Var: Rebekah Isaacs, Kelly Fitzpatrick
ARCHIE #706 CVR C Var: Stephen Mooney
On Sale Date: 7/24
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.



Archie Vs Predator II #1 (of 5)
Betty, Veronica, and Predator-Archie have been left in the wreckage of their town, all their friends dead. Normally, they'd just go down Memory Lane and get home again where everything's okay, but that's no longer an option. It isn't until they find an undamaged car and drive it down a different road where they can finally return to Riverdale—but their hometown feels different. And it's made even more bizarre when they come face-to-face with a few people they'd never expect: themselves. Only different, newer versions. Little do they know, Predators on Mars are watching them—planning their next attack.

Script: Alex DeCampi
Art: Robert Hack, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Jack Morelli
AVP 2 #1 CVR A Reg: Robert Hack, Kelly Fitzpatrick
AVP 2 #1 CVR B Var: Rick Burchett, Rosario "Tito" Peña
AVP 2 #1 CVR C Var: Derek Charm
AVP 2 #1 CVR D Var: Francesco Francavilla
AVP 2 #1 CVR E Var: Dan Parent
AVP 2 #1 CVR F Var: Billy Tucci, Wes Hartman
On Sale Date: 7/24
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


The Archie Art of Francesco Francavilla Vol. 1 (HC)
Archie's new hardcover art book is a beautifully-designed celebration of Francesco Francavilla's time at Archie. This art book is a gorgeously designed oversize hardcover edition featuring the complete collection of his comic book covers and more. This title goes behind-the-scenes on Francavilla's work and its place in Archie's history, with an insider's look at the creation and ongoing legacy with the company.

Script/Art/Cover: Francesco Francavilla
ISBN-13: 978-1-68255-936-9
$24.99 US/$27.99 CAN
9 x 12" HC
104 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 7/31


Jughead's Time Police #2 (of 5)
Journey with Jughead to the 29th Century! January McAndrews, head of the Time Police, explains the rules of time travel, and how Jughead's already created alternate timelines they now have to police. But all the praise in the world isn't fixing Jughead's pie problem, and he's realizing that everyone seems to be intentionally keeping him from time traveling. He's getting angry, and things haven't even gotten weird yet!

Script: Sina Grace
Art: Derek Charm, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
JUGHEAD'S TIME POLICE #2 CVR A Reg: Derek Charm
JUGHEAD'S TIME POLICE #2 CVR B Reg: Erica Henderson
JUGHEAD'S TIME POLICE #2 CVR C Reg: Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 7/17
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Riverdale Season 3 #5
The comic based on the hit CW series is back! These two stories set between episodes of season 3 of Riverdale are filled with adventure, including a musical road trip and a gals' weekend!

Script: Micol Ostow
Art: Thomas Pitilli, Joe Eisma, Janice Chiang, John Workman, Andre Szymanowicz
RIVERDALE S3 #5 CVR A Reg: Thomas Pitilli
RIVERDALE S3 #5 CVR B Var: Joe Eisma
On Sale Date: 7/31
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Sabrina the Teenage Witch #4 (of 5)
Sabrina's worlds collide as the town of Greendale becomes engulfed in a literal witch hunt—putting Sabrina's family and her secrets right in the crosshairs. But the monsters plaguing the town are not exactly what they seem and it's up to Sabrina to save the town from itself, while clearing the name of witches everywhere. But what will be the price? Sabrina's got everything riding on her "fresh start" in Greendale but doing the right thing might mean losing all she's come to hold most dear.

Script: Kelly Thompson
Art: Veronica Fish, Andy Fish, Jack Morelli
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #4 CVR A Reg: Veronica Fish
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #4 CVR B Var: Victor Ibanez
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #4 CVR C Var: Audrey Mok
On Sale Date: 7/31
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #301
BRAND NEW STORY: "Hook, Line and Stinker!" Mr. Lodge, horrified that his daughter Veronica is going fishing with Archie, insists that they join him on his new state-of-the-art sport fishing mega-yacht. Hiram hooks the world-record sized Marlin that he's been dreaming of for years, but thanks to Archie, all manner of disastrous mayhem ensues! Just wait until they return to Lodge Mansion, where Hiram exacts his revenge!

Script: Jack Morelli
Art: Jeff Shultz, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 7/31
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.


Archie and Me Jumbo Comics Digest #19
BRAND NEW STORY: "One Mow Time!" Archie and Jughead have a stacked summer planned with various odd jobs to make money to enjoy some fun in the sun—but they're in for some unexpected competition when Dilton creates new technology to get those jobs done faster and more efficiently!

Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Bill Golliher, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Golliher, Jim Amash, Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 7/10
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.


B&V Friends Forever: Back to Storybook Land #1
Betty and Veronica make their triumphant return to storybook land in this collection of tales that feature the two BFFs encountering a witch and a headless horsewoman!

Script: Dan Parent,
Art: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
B&V FRIENDS FOREVER: STORYBOOK #1 CVR A Reg: Dan Parent
On Sale Date: 7/3
24-page, full color comic
$2.99 U.S.


Archie and Me Vol. 2 (TR)
For 161 issues, Archie's craziest interactions with Riverdale High principal Mr. Weatherbee were showcased in this classic series. This second collection continues the adventures (and misadventures) of the red-headed teen and his long-suffering principal!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan DeCarlo, Rudy Lapick, Vincent DeCarlo
ISBN-13: 978-1-68255-829-4
$10.99 US/$11.99 CAN
5¼ x 8" TR
224 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 7/24


Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #275
BRAND NEW STORY: "What If?" This story explores an unusual scenario... What if Jughead was the guy both girls were after?!

Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 7/24
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.


Betty and Veronica Spectacular #2 (TR)
This is the second in a chronological collection featuring the magazine-format series spotlighting Riverdale's iconic duo. Betty & Veronica take on the world in this series of once-quarterly stories! See how B&V tackle the world of fashion, prep for the red carpets of Hollywood and still have time to finish their homework!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan DeCarlo
ISBN-13: 978-1-68255-825-6
$10.99 US/$11.99 CAN
5 ¼ x 8" TR
224 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 7/3


B&V Friends Jumbo Comics Digest #272
BRAND NEW STORY: "Gimme Some Space!" Betty and Veronica are in for an out-of-this-world surprise when Betty's GPS leads the two of them to a desolate area—where Veronica's car is lifted to a new planet! Could this really be happening?!

Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore
Cover: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 7/17
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.


World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #90
BRAND NEW STORY: "Unamusement Park" Archie's skills are put to the test when Reggie challenges him at the amusement park—which one will win Veronica more prizes?

Script: Francis Bonnet
Art: Jeff Shultz, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 7/3
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.

Lots of interesting things coming in June from Archie, including the first issue of the new Jughead's Time Police mini-series.


Jughead The Hunger Vs. Vampironica #3 of 5
How did the worlds of JUGHEAD: THE HUNGER and VAMPIRONICA come together? Meet Jinx... who may be the most powerful being in either universe. Is she good? Bad? Whatever she is, she may the only one to hold the key to fixing the two realities and prevent an all-out werewolf/ vampire war!

Script: Frank Tieri
Art: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
JTH VS. VAMP #3 CVR A Reg: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Matt Herms
JTH VS. VAMP #3 CVR B Var: Dan Panosian
JTH VS. VAMP #3 CVR C Var: Cat Staggs
On Sale Date: 6/26
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Archie #706: Archie and Sabrina #2 (of 5)
Archie and Sabrina are the hottest couple in Riverdale—but how did their whirlwind romance come to be? This issue introduces readers to the history of their magical love story, as we welcome special co-writer Mariko Tamaki to the Archie universe!

Script: Nick Spencer, Mariko Tamaki
Art: Sandy Jarrell, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
ARCHIE #706 CVR A Reg: Veronica Fish
ARCHIE #706 CVR B Var: Rebekah Isaacs, Kelly Fitzpatrick
ARCHIE #706 CVR C Var: Stephen Mooney
On Sale Date: 7/24
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Archie: 1941 (TR)
Archie Andrews and the gang have seen it all since the characters made their comics debut in 1941, and now they're going back to their roots in a tale set in Riverdale during World War II. Written by comics legend Mark Waid (Archie, Captain America) with longtime collaborators co-writer Brian Augustyn (The Flash, JLA) and artist Peter Krause (Superman), Archie: 1941 finds Riverdale dealing with the impact of the impending conflict on the small town and in the personal lives of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and Reggie.

Script: Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn
Art: Peter Krause, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Jack Morelli
Cover: Peter Krause, Rosario "Tito" Peña
ISBN-13: 978-1-68255-823-2
$17.99 US/$19.99 CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16" TR
144 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 6/19


Jughead's Time Police #1 (of 5)
BRAND NEW SERIES! When Jughead messes up his Riverdale Annual Bake-Off pie recipe so terribly, he is disqualified and banned from all future Bake-Offs! Jug goes to unthinkable lengths to fix his error: time travel! Even Riverdale's most erudite teenager can't manage the delicate dance of going back in time, and poor Juggie lands himself in an epic battle to keep the time stream intact!

Script: Sina Grace
Art: Derek Charm, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
JUGHEAD'S TIME POLICE #1 CVR A Reg: Derek Charm
JUGHEAD'S TIME POLICE #1 CVR B Reg: Tyler Boss
JUGHEAD'S TIME POLICE #1 CVR C Reg: Francesco Francavilla
JUGHEAD'S TIME POLICE #1 CVR D Reg: Robert Hack, Kelly Fitzpatrick
JUGHEAD'S TIME POLICE #1 CVR E Reg: Tracy Yardley
On Sale Date: 6/12
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Riverdale Season 3 #4
The comic based on the hit CW series is back! These two stories set between episodes of season 3 of Riverdale are filled with thrills! First, Betty is caught up in a dangerous pact with someone way too close to home, then #Veggie stave off terror on the high seas when an overnight on Ronnie's boat goes all kinds of wrong.

Script: Micol Ostow
Art: Thomas Pitilli, Joe Eisma, Janice Chiang, John Workman, Andre Szymanowicz
RIVERDALE S3 #4 CVR A Reg: Thomas Pitilli
RIVERDALE S3 #4 CVR B Var: Joe Eisma
On Sale Date: 6/26
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Sabrina the Teenage Witch #3 (of 5)
As danger intensifies and mysteries deepen in Greendale, Sabrina finds it increasingly difficult to keep her own secrets. And while the whole town is on edge from the most recent "monster" attack, Sabrina has tracked the source of the disturbances back to her high school. It may be up to Sabrina to save her new town by solving this one her own... but when the secrets she uncovers hit too close to home she'll have to make some very tough choices.

Script: Kelly Thompson
Art: Veronica Fish, Andy Fish, Jack Morelli
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #3 CVR A Reg: Veronica Fish
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #3 CVR B Var: Victor Ibanez
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #3 CVR C Var: Jenn St. Onge
On Sale Date: 6/5
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #300
BRAND NEW STORY: "His Days are Numbered!" The number 300 seems to be following Archie everywhere! Is it just a coincidence, or is something unusual going on? Join us as we celebrate 300 issues of the Archie digest!

Script: Angelo DeCesare
Art: Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Rosario "Tito" Peña


Archie and Me Jumbo Comics Digest #18
BRAND NEW STORY: "Saturday Knight!" Archie doesn't have any plans for his Saturday night—so he spends it around town, enjoying some "me" time—but Archie's solo adventure might just make him the most popular guy in town!

Script: Angelo DeCesare
Art: Jeff Shultz, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 6/5
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.
On Sale Date: 6/26


Archie & Friends Beach Party #1
Get ready for fun in the sun with Archie and his pals 'n' gals! This new issue of Archie and Friends features an epic beach party with an unexpected guest, a water skiing mishap, a beach movie starring none other than Archie Andrews... and more in this collection of classic-style summer stories!

Script: Dan Parent,
Art: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
A&F: BEACH PARTY #1 CVR A Reg: Jeff Shultz, Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 6/12
24-page, full color comic
$2.99 U.S.


Betty and Veronica: Friends Forever (TR)
Classic Betty and Veronica stories are back with this collection of tales that see the two iconic BFFs travel the world and get into all kinds of international adventures—loaded with friendship and fun!

Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
ISBN-13: 978-1-68255-821-8
$12.99 US/$14.99 CAN
6 x 9" TR
120 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 6/12


Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #274
BRAND NEW STORY: "A Squeak from Beyond!" A fun night at the Lodge Mansion gets a supernatural twist when Veronica gets everyone to try to communicate with others from the great beyond! But will everyone be convinced of Veronica's new abilities?

Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore
Cover: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 6/19
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.


B&V Friends Jumbo Comics Digest #271
BRAND NEW STORY: "Fortunately Enough!" Betty and Veronica consult a psychic about their love lives—but will they like what the future has in store for them and their red-headed love interest?

Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 6/12
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.

Photo credit: Mark Rosenthal

The future queen of pin-ups has arrived! Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars) has been cast as aspiring fashion designer Katy Keene in the upcoming Riverdale spin-off pilot in development at The CW!

"Katy Keene" follows the lives of four young people following their dreams in New York City and features Ashleigh Murray reprising her "Riverdale" role of Josie McCoy, along with Jonny Beauchamp (Penny Dreadful) as Ginger Lopez, Julia Chan (Saving Hope) as Pepper Smith, and Camille Hyde (American Vandal) and Lucien Laviscount (Snatch) as Alexandra and Alexander Cabot.

Bold, big-hearted and independent, Katy Keene is a twenty-something New Yorker who aspires to be a fashion designer. When she's not working as a personal shopper at a luxury department store, she's navigating friendship and dating in the big city.

Katy's comic origins date back to 1945 when she was introduced in the pages of Wilbur Comics #5 by Bill Woggon. The model, actress and singer was known for her impeccable taste in fashion. Katy's comic book series were well-liked for including fan-submitted fashion designs and fun reader activities.

Riverdale and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Showrunner Roberto Aguirre–Sacasa and Michael Grassi will script the pilot episode of the new musical dramedy, with Maggie Kiley as Director/Executive Producer.

"Katy Keene" will be produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. TV and Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Archie Comics CEO/Publisher Jon Goldwater serving as executive producers.

Blossoms 666 #4
A mysterious stranger has appeared in Riverdale, and he has designs on the infernal crown of the Anti-Christ! But Cheryl and Jason are not sitting idly by while someone steals their birthright! The twins have put aside their differences in order to take down this pretender to the throne!

Script: Cullen Bunn
Art: Laura Braga, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
BLOSSOMS 666 #4 CVR A Reg: Laura Braga
BLOSSOMS 666 #4 CVR B Var: Elsa Charretier
BLOSSOMS 666 #4 CVR C Var: Erica Henderson
On Sale Date: 5/29
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Jughead The Hunger vs. Vampironica #2 of 5
Jughead has had a lot to deal with since going all "Full Moon". Betty Cooper werewolf hunter, Reggie Mantle werewolf pack... even a Frankenmoose. But has any of this prepared him for Vampironica? Or the horde or vampires that are invading his reality with her? Nope!

Script: Frank Tieri
Art: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
JTH VS. VAMP #2 CVR A Reg: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Matt Herms
JTH VS. VAMP #2 CVR B Var: Dan Panosian
JTH VS. VAMP #2 CVR C Var: Darick Robertson
On Sale Date: 5/15
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Archie #705: Archie and Sabrina 1 (of 5)
ARCHIE AND SABRINA starts here! A new era begins as the enchanting romance between Archie and Sabrina intensifies! But what does that mean for everyone else in Archie's life?

Script: Nick Spencer
Art: Sandy Jarrell, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
ARCHIE #705 CVR A Reg: Veronica Fish
ARCHIE #705 CVR B Var: Tyler Boss
ARCHIE #705 CVR C Var: Elsa Charretier
On Sale Date: 6/12
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Betty & Veronica #5
"SUMMER," pt. 5: Graduation day is here! Betty and Veronica have finally made peace with their decisions and vow to make this a summer to remember. What lies in the future for the BFFs? You may be surprised to find out!

Script: Jamie Lee Rotante
Art: Sandra Lanz, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Jack Morelli
BETTY AND VERONICA #5 CVR A Reg: Sandra Lanz
BETTY AND VERONICA #5 CVR B Var: Sanya Anwar
BETTY AND VERONICA #5 CVR C Var: Lissy Marlin
On Sale Date: 5/8
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Riverdale Season 3 #3
The comic based on the hit CW series is back! These two stories set between episodes of season 3 of Riverdale include a peek at life in Leopold and Loeb and an online crush with sketchy intentions!

Script: Micol Ostow
Art: Thomas Pitilli, Joe Eisma, Janice Chiang, John Workman, Andre Szymanowicz
RIVERDALE S3 #3 CVR A Reg: Thomas Pitilli
RIVERDALE S3 #3 CVR B Var: Joe Eisma
On Sale Date: 5/22
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Sabrina the Teenage Witch #2 (of 5)
Very weird goings-on in the town of Greendale are making Sabrina Spellman's relocation to Greendale High...complicated. Protecting her friends, saving her family, solving a supernatural mystery, and keeping her witch nature a secret is starting to seem impossible. Something's gotta give...but which one will it be and what will it mean for her future in Greendale?!

Script: Kelly Thompson
Art: Veronica Fish, Andy Fish, Jack Morelli
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #2 CVR A Reg: Veronica Fish
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #2 CVR B Var: Paulina Ganucheau
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #2 CVR C Var: Victor Ibanez
On Sale Date: 5/1
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Archie's Superteens (TR)
Pureheart the Powerful and his group of heroic friends battle against all odds in this collection of action-packed tales! Archie Comics' two most renowned superhero teams, the Superteens and the Mighty Crusaders, meet up for the first time ever! Collects the two-issue crossover event, plus the best of the classic Superteens in an extended bonus collection you can't miss!

Script: Ian Flynn
Art: David Williams, Kelsey Shannon, Gary Martin, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
Cover: David Williams, Gary Martin, Kelsey Shannon
ISBN-13: 978-1-68255-817-1
$12.99 US/$14.99 CAN
6 x 9" TR
120 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 5/22


Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #299
BRAND NEW STORY: "Love is in the Spare!" Archie picks up Veronica for a date at a fancy restaurant—but a flat tire derails their trip! Determined to not miss their reservation, Archie will have to think fast. Luckily, Reggie's on the scene to help—wait... Reggie?!

Script: Francis Bonnet
Art: Jeff Shultz, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Golliher, Jim Amash, Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 5/22
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.


Archie and Me Jumbo Comics Digest #17
BRAND NEW STORY: "Head Games!" Archie and Jughead take a trip to a unique secondhand store where they find Big Moose—no, not their friend, a decorative moose head that causes a whole load of trouble for Archie!

Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 5/1
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.


Archie at Riverdale High Vol. 2 (TR)
ARCHIE AT RIVERDALE HIGH VOL. 2 is the second collection of titles featuring the 1970s series. Take a trip back to the best-known period in Archie history, and see the lessons learned from the day-to-day happenings at Riverdale High!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Stan Goldberg
ISBN=13: 978-1-68255-819-5
$10.99 US/$11.99 CAN
5 1/4 x 8" TR
224 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 5/29


Archie's Big Book #6: High School Yearbook (TR)
Archie and his friends have forever been stuck in the latter portion of high school, but now the complete story of how the gang all met up is finally being told! See the beginning of the eternal love triangle, the introduction of Mr. Weatherbee as principal of Riverdale High, the formation of Moose and Midge's relationship (and Reggie's subsequent schemes to split them up) and other Archie staples!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Rex Lindsey, Bill Galvan
ISBN-13: 978-1-68255-853-9
$19.99 US/$21.99 CAN
6 5/8 x 10" TR
304 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 5/1


Archie Giant Comics Gala (TR)
You are cordially invited to a GALA—an amusing, GIANT party featuring our most fun and hilarious stories! This collection features over 400 pages of iconic Archie tales in one amazing volume!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan Parent
ISBN-13: 978-1-68255-815-7
$9.99 US/$11.99 CAN
4 7/8 x 6 9/16" TR
416 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 5/1


Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #273
BRAND NEW STORY: "Ghost of a Chance!" Meet Betty and Veronica: Ghost Hunters! Find out what happens when the dynamic duo spends a night in an allegedly haunted house recently purchased by Mr. Lodge!

Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 5/15
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.


B&V Friends Jumbo Comics Digest #270
BRAND NEW STORY: "Betty and the Beanstalk!" Betty gets a hold of some magic beans in this Archie riff on the classic Jack and the Beanstalk fairy tale!

Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 5/8
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.


World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #89
BRAND NEW LEAD STORY: "Follow That Truck!" When Coach Clayton gets tired of Archie and Reggie's constant competitive fighting, he has an idea: to make them get along better as teammates, they have to complete a task—get Jughead into proper shape so he can avoid failing gym class! Will this be one sport that proves too tough for the boys?

Script: Ron Robbins
Art: Bill Golliher, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 5/29
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.

An Archie Comics cult classic centuries in the making is returning to comic shops in June with the revival of JUGHEAD'S TIME POLICE! The original '90s mini-series, a madcap sci-fi comedy in which Riverdale's champion layabout is tasked with saving all of human history, has long been one of Archie fandom's favorite storylines. In the revamped take, Jughead travels through time to right a food-related wrong that quickly leads to a battle for the timestream itself! Written by Sina Grace (Adventure Time, Iceman) with art by Eisner Award-winning artist Derek Charm (JUGHEAD, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl), colorist Matt Herms, and letterer Jack Morelli, the wild new mini-series will run for five issues starting June 12, and could continue beyond that if fan response demands it.



"JUGHEAD'S TIME POLICE is a beloved concept that was screaming to be modernized, so once we read Sina's pitch, we knew we were in business," said Archie Comics Co-President Alex Segura. "He honors what came before but gives the idea a much-needed jolt. I can't think of a better artist to bring it to life than Derek, who had a stellar run on the main JUGHEAD title — which kind of feels like a warmup for this!"

Click here to subscribe to the new JUGHEAD'S TIME POLICE series or buy the original series in graphic novel format!

Since we can now embed YouTube videos in posts, we might as well have some fun with it. Feel free to tell us what song you're listening to here

Currently: Spike Jones and His City Slickers' hilarious sendup of various parts of the opera Carmen.

Just a brief topic to explain some of the new features that came with the upgrade...

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• Improved notifications. The notifications feature has been completely overhauled. You can go to the Notifications section of your profile to configure things.
• YouTube embed. You can now embed YouTube videos directly in your posts. Just click on the YouTube button and paste the ID of the video in the box.
• Mentions. You can now mention users. Type "@" followed by the first few letters of their name until it pops up then hit enter or click on the name.
• Improved attachments. There's a new interface and you can insert attachments directly in your post. After uploading the file just click in the post where you want the attachment to go and click "Insert". Attachments can now be uploaded prior to making the post.
• Drafts. You can now save drafts of PMs and posts if you want to come back to them later. Drafts will be automatically saved every 30 seconds and are kept for up to 7 days. You can manage drafts from your profile.
• Topic previews. When viewing the list of topics in a board, hover over the subject to see up to the first 256 characters of the last post in the topic.
• Gravatar support. This makes it easy to use the same avatar on multiple sites among other things.

Just a heads up to everyone. I'm going to be upgrading the site tomorrow morning/afternoon. The upgrade will bring a new layout and quite a few new features, including native likes and notifications (the current systems are add-ons), improved attachment handling and more. It will also allow the site layout to work with mobile devices without having to use Tapatalk (though I will keep support for that as long as it works with the new version of the forum software).

Note that the upgrade will also result in us using the default theme for a while, but I will work on getting the current one updated as quickly as possible.

The site will be inaccessible for a while during the upgrade, but I don't anticipate this being for more than half an hour.

Hate to bury this in a sub-board but I really don't know where else to put it since it's not technically related to Archie Comics... Stan Lee has died at the age of 95... Stan Lee Dead at 95

I'm starting to plan out a site upgrade/overhaul in the coming weeks/months and wanted to get an idea of what features everyone currently uses. Most of the features we have here will be staying, but a couple of the add-ons I use aren't yet compatible with the new version of the forum software, so I'd like to have an idea of whether I should wait for those to be updated...

1. Shop. This lets you earn points for posting and redeem those points for various items. This one has proven to be popular in the past.

2. Enhanced profiles. This option adds some social options to the profile - the "About Me" section, public list of buddies, profile comments, profile pictures, etc. This also seems to be something that very few are using. This one appears to have been abandoned by the person who wrote it so if it's really important I can look into updating it myself.

Also note that the theme will change with the upgrade, but it shouldn't be too hard to change the colors on it to get something similar to what we have now.

Archie #25
HEART OF RIVERDALE, Part 3! Reggie Mantle has nowhere to turn now that the whole town holds him responsible for Betty's fate. Meanwhile, Betty learns just how true and noble one of her friends is!

Script: Mark Waid
Art: Audrey Mok, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Jack Morelli
CVR A Reg: Audrey Mok
CVR B Var: Rafael Albuquerque
CVR C Var: Jen Bartel
On Sale Date: 11/1
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


The Archies #2
NEW ONGOING SERIES! The Archies hit the road—but tour isn't all it's cracked up to be! Can they still make some great music? Or will they go broke and make a U-turn for home?

Script: Alex Segura and Matt Rosenberg
Art: Joe Eisma, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
CVR A Reg: Greg Smallwood
CVR B Var: Fiona Staples
On Sale Date: 11/8
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Betty & Veronica: Vixens #1
NEW ONGOING SERIES! The toughest gang in Riverdale is one you'd least expect: the Vixens, led by Riverdale High's own Betty and Veronica!

Script: Jamie L. Rotante
Art: Eva Cabrera, Elaina Unger, Rachel Deering
CVR A Reg: Eva Cabrera
CVR B Var: Robert Hack
CVR C Var: Fiona Staples
On Sale Date: 11/15
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Jughead: The Hunger #2
NEW ONGOING SERIES! As Jughead's life as a fugitive grows deadlier, Betty and Archie close in—and they're not alone. Betty's werewolf hunter relatives' ruthlessness may spell the end for good ol' Jug!

Script: Frank Tieri
Art: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
Jughead: The Hunger #2 CVR A Reg: Adam Gorham
Jughead: The Hunger #2 CVR B Var: T. Rex
On Sale Date: 11/29
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Riverdale #8
Small town kids get a taste of big city life when the "core four" go to NYC for the weekend. Archie tries to keep up with Veronica's high society pals, Betty and Jughead worry that their relationship may not survive outside the bubble of their hometown, and Kevin and Cheryl don't intend to miss out on a day of mischief in the Big Apple...

Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa & Various
Art: Thomas Pitilli, Andre Szymanowicz, John Workman
CVR A Reg: CW Photo Cover – Betty
CVR B Var: CW Photo Cover – Veronica
On Sale Date: 11/22
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Riverdale Digest #4
See how everything led to the CW's Riverdale TV show with this digest-sized collection featuring stories from our relaunched titles as well as classic Archie stories!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: CW Photo Cover
On Sale Date: 11/8
128-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.


The Shield: Daughter Of The Revolution Vol. 1
Over the centuries, THE SHIELD has battled enemies of the United States—but what happens when she's not sure who the enemy is? This graphic novel collects THE SHIELD issues 1-4.

Script: Adam Christopher, Chuck Wendig
Art: Drew Johnson, Al Barrionuevo, Greg Scott, Ray Snyder, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Rachel Deering
Cover: David Williams
ISBN-13: 978-1-61988-941-5
$14.99/$16.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16" TR
144 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 11/1


All-New Classic Archie: Your Pal, Archie! #4
After Mr. Lodge permanently bans Archie from the mansion, what happens when he finds Archie behind the wheel of his limousine? Plus, part 4 of the connecting variant cover image!

Script: Ty Templeton
Art: Dan Parent, Ty Templeton, Jack Morelli, Andre Szymanowicz
CVR A Reg: Dan Parent
CVR B Var: Les McClaine
On Sale Date: 11/15
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Archie Comics Double Digest #284
NEW CHRISTMAS LEAD STORY! In "One Person's Trash..." Archie and Jughead notice some high-quality trash in the Lodge's neighborhood, so they scout the area for items they can recycle as Christmas gifts! However, their thrifty idea doesn't win everybody over...

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent
Cover: Bill Galvan, Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 10/25
192-page, full color comic
$5.99 U.S.


Archie and Me Digest #2
In the BRAND NEW holiday story "Jingles Jangle," Jingles the elf loses his holiday powers due to a spell cast by Sugarplum—so his only choice is to take up residence with Archie!

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Bill Galvan
Cover: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith
On Sale Date: 11/22
128-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.


The Best of Archie Americana: Golden Age (TPR)
Since 1941, Archie and his perennial teenage friends have entertained the masses. In this sister volume to our best-selling BEST OF ARCHIE series, you'll journey the 1940s and 1950s and unearth the roots of an American institution.

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: George Frese
ISBN-13: 978-1-68255-932-1
$9.99/$11.99 CAN
5 1/4 x 7 1/2" TR
416 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 11/22


Betty and Veronica Halloween Annual #258
In the BRAND NEW Christmas story "The LAST Noelle," Santa's daughter Noelle wants to experience normal high school life—but if Betty & Veronica interfere, will Santa put them on his naughty list?

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Jeff Shultz
Cover: Bill Galvan, Bob Smith
On Sale Date: 11/15
160-page, full color comic
$5.99 U.S.


World of Archie Christmas Annual #73
In the festive BRAND NEW story "All Aboard," Archie wants to get his parents a model train for their holiday village display—unless his plans get derailed!

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Bill Galvan
Cover: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith
On Sale Date: 11/1
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.

Marvel Comics Digest #2
Marvel Comics' best-selling heroes are back in the ever-popular digest format! This second issue spotlights the blockbuster superhero team The Avengers! This is a can't-miss collector's item that will only be printed once!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: John Cassaday, Laura Martin
On Sale Date: 8/2
224-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.


Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #8
"WITCH-WAR" Part Two, "Burnt Offerings": Edward Spellman, trapped in Harvey's body, has been reunited with Sabrina, and is ready to enact his dark agenda!

Script: Roberto Aguire-Sacasa
Art: Robert Hack, Jack Morelli
Cover: Robert Hack
Variant Cover: Matthew Southworth
On Sale Date: 8/16
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Archie #23
BRAND NEW STORY ARC! The fallout continues! One life has been destroyed, another family has been torn apart—and only the kids of Riverdale High can save their town from imploding!

Script: Mark Waid
Art: Audrey Mok, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Jack Morelli
Cover: Thomas Pitilli
Variant Cover: Greg Smallwood
On Sale Date: 8/23
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Archie Vol. 4 (TR)
The fourth volume of the ARCHIE series features the headline-making comic event "OVER THE EDGE," where the lives of Archie and his friends are forever changed. Collects Archie issues 18–22.

Script: Mark Waid
Art: Pete Woods, Jack Morelli
Cover: Pete Woods
ISBN-13: 978-1-68255-970-3
$14.99/$16.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16" TR
136 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 8/23


Josie And The Pussycats #9
The Pussycats and their various musical allies and friends must unite to save the kidnapped Archies! Don't miss the stunning finale to "FASTER, PUSSYCATS: DRIFT, DRIFT"!

Script: Marguerite Bennett, Cameron DeOrdio
Art: Audrey Mok, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Jack Morelli
Cover: Audrey Mok
Variant Cover: Javier Pulido
On Sale Date: 8/23
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Riverdale #5
Set in the same universe as the hit CW series, this issue gives us a peek into what makes Riverdale High hot-shots Reggie Mantle and Josie McCoy tick. Reggie's used to getting what he wants, and sets his romantic sights on the lead singer of the Pussycats. But when Josie turns him down, just how far will Reggie go to convince her he's worth an audition?

Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa & Various
Art: Thomas Pitilli, Andre Szymanowicz, Janice Chiang
Cover: Francesco Francavilla
Variant Cover:  Matthew Dow Smith
On Sale Date: 8/9
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


All-New Classic Archie: Your Pal, Archie! #2
Classic-style Archie makes his return in this ALL-NEW, ALL-AGES comic! Now that Archie's won the lottery, how will his life change? ALSO: Something's wrong with Reggie. He's being nice to EVERYBODY...

Script: Ty Templeton
Art: Dan Parent, Ty Templeton, Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Cover: Les McClaine
On Sale Date: 8/30
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Archie Comics Double Digest #281
IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL for our DOUBLE DIGESTS! In the BRAND NEW story "It's All Relative," Archie's Uncle Roy is a business success story—despite never finishing high school! He decides to go back and get his diploma at Riverdale High, and puts a cramp in Archie's style!

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Pat and Tim Kennedy
Cover: Pat and Tim Kennedy
On Sale Date: 8/9
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.


Archie Giant Comics Treat (TR)
You're in for a TREAT with this collection of 480 pages of iconic Archie tales in one amazing volume!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Various
ISBN-13: 978-1-68255-952-9
$7.99/$9.99 CAN
4 7/8 x 6 9/16" TR
480 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 8/16


Archie's Big Book, Vol. 1: Magic, Music & Mischief (TR)
Good things come in threes, and this is a triple threat of MAGIC, MUSIC & MISCHIEF! This collection of classic stories features three amazing series: Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Josie and the Pussycats and Little Archie!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan DeCarlo, Bob Bolling
ISBN-13: 978-1-68255-982-6
$19.99/$21.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16" TR
304 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 8/9


Archie's Funhouse Back to School Annual #27
IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL for our DOUBLE DIGESTS! In the ALL-NEW story "How Shocking," one of Dilton's lab experiments goes awry (thanks to Archie), and things get REALLY weird!

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Bill Galvan
Cover: Pat and Tim Kennedy
On Sale Date: 8/2
192-page, full color comic
$5.99 U.S.


The Best of Josie and The Pussycats (TR)
Get out your long tails and ears for hats, this graphic novel that collects over 400 pages of the BEST and most ROCKIN Josie and the Pussycats stories!

Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan DeCarlo
ISBN-13 978-1-68255-930-7
$9.99/$11.99CAN
5 1/4 x 7 1/2" TR
416 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 8/23


B&V Friends Fall Annual #255
IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL for our DOUBLE DIGESTS! In the BRAND NEW story "Don't TEST My Patience," Veronica gets the highest score on the student aptitude test—but has there been some tampering with the results?

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent
Cover: Pat and Tim Kennedy
Ship Date: 8/9
On Sale Date: 8/23
192-page, full color comic
$5.99 U.S.


Jughead With Archie Comics Annual #27
IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL for our DOUBLE DIGESTS! In the ALL-NEW story "You BROKE it, You BOUGHT IT," Archie breaks Riverdale High's prestigious football trophy, so it's up to him and Jughead to fix it before anyone notices!

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent
Cover: Bill Galvan
On Sale Date: 8/30
192-page, full color comic
$5.99 U.S.


World Of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #71
IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL for our DOUBLE DIGESTS! In the BRAND NEW story "Hitting a SOUR Note," Archie's musicianship lands him the opportunity to go to a private music school. When he realizes that his skills are not up to par with his peers, is it too late to go back to RHS?

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent
Cover: Bill Galvan
On Sale Date: 8/16
256-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.

Just a quick note for everyone. With the latest update to the forum software, I have switched the site over to use https (secure) URLs instead of plain http. You shouldn't notice much difference (though you'll now see a green lock and "Secure" next to the URL in Google Chrome and similar things in other browsers), but this will enhance security, especially where usernames and passwords are concerned. If you have any questions or run into any problems, let me know.

Been a bit busy the past week. Apologies for not getting this posted sooner


Marvel Comics Digest #1
Excelsior! Marvel Comics' best-selling heroes are now in the ever-popular digest format! Each digest is a mixture of over 200 pages of the most memorable classic and modern stories, spanning every decade of Marvel history and readership. This first issue spotlights the Amazing Spider-Man, featuring art and stories from comic greats including Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Len Wein, Ross Andru and more. This is a can't-miss collector's item that will not be reprinted!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Mike Wieringo and Karl Kesel
On Sale Date: 6/7
224-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.


The Black Hood Series 2, #5
The Nobody makes his move on his ultimate target, while the Black Hood's mission of vengeance comes to a shocking conclusion!
Script: Duane Swierczynski
Art: Greg Scott, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Rachel Deering
The Black Hood S2, #5 CVR A Reg: Greg Smallwood
The Black Hood S2, #5 CVR B Var: Michael Walsh
On Sale Date: 5/24
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


The Black Hood Volume 1: The Bullet's Kiss
COLLECTING THE BESTSELLING DEBUT ARC FROM THE ACCLAIMED TEAM OF SWIERCZYNSKI AND GAYDOS! A man driven to the brink, blacklisted and left brutally changed must crawl through the wreckage of his life to defeat a gang of deadly criminals hell-bent on setting the streets of Philadelphia aflame. The Black Hood is a visceral, modern crime noir tale told by two masters of the genre. Featuring an introduction from legendary crime writer Lawrence Block (A Walk Among the Tombstones and many more)!
Script: Duane Swierczynski
Art: Michael Gaydos, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Rachel Deering
Cover: Michael Gaydos
ISBN-13: 978-1-61988-962-0
$14.99/$16.99CAN
TR
144 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 6/21


Archie #21
A phone call leaves everyone in Riverdale in a state of shock and despair!
Script: Mark Waid
Art: Pete Woods, Jack Morelli
Archie #21 CVR A Reg: Pete Woods
Archie #21 CVR B Var: Matthew Dow Smith
Archie #21 CVR C Var: Greg Smallwood
On Sale Date: 6/21
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Jughead #16
"Music, Magic & Mayhem" Part Two: Everyone is after Jughead! What sort of witchcraft has befallen our crowned hero, making him Riverdale's #1 target? Jughead finds himself in a mosh pit of doom in this special issue featuring Sabrina, Josie & the Pussycats, ZOMBIES and so much more!
Script: Mark Waid and Ian Flynn
Art: Derek Charm, Matt Herms and Jack Morelli
Jughead #16 CVR A Reg: Derek Charm
Jughead #16 CVR B Var: Stephen Byrne
Jughead #16 CVR C Var: Elliot Fernandez
On Sale Date: 6/28
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Riverdale #3
From Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and the writers of the new CW series Riverdale, this brand new, ongoing comic series offers a bold, subversive take on Archie, Betty, Veronica, Josie & the Pussycats and their friends, exploring small-town life and the darkness bubbling beneath Riverdale's wholesome façade, as based on the hit new CW TV series Riverdale.
Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa & Various
Art: Joe Eisma, Andre Szymanowicz, Janice Chiang, John Workman
Riverdale #3 CVR A Reg: Francesco Francavilla
Riverdale #3 CVR B Var: Marguerite Sauvage
Riverdale #3 CVR C Var: Wilfredo Torres
On Sale Date: 6/7
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.


Archie Summer Annual #280
It's SUMMER FUN MONTH! with the new lead story "Beachwatch"! They're filming a new "Beachwatch" movie on the beach, and Archie is thrilled to have gotten a part in it! But will he become a star, or will something cause him to get burned?
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent
Cover: Dan Parent
On Sale Date: 6/28
192-page, full color comic
$5.99 U.S.


Archie's 75th Anniversary Digest #11
Celebrate Archie's 75^th anniversary in a special way with this commemorative digest that revisits the historic "Archie Marries" storyline!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Various
On Sale Date: 6/28
224-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.


Betty & Veronica Comics Double Digest #255
SUMMER FUN MONTH continues with "Vacation Vexation"! The Coopers are taking an RV across the country. Betty invites Veronica, but camping isn't Veronica's thing. But when Veronica gets so lonely without her BFF, she helicopters her way to their location!
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent
Cover: Dan Parent
On Sale Date: 6/21
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.


B&V Friends Jumbo Comics Digest #254
SUMMER FUN MONTH! In the new lead story "What A Break!" Veronica attempts to water ski, and breaks her leg in the process. When the girls get a look at the hot and hunky physical therapist that's helping her, they all come up with maladies of their own!
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent
Cover: Dan Parent
On Sale Date: 6/14
256-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.


Complete Sabrina The Teenage Witch 1962-1971 (TR)
It's back to the beginning with Sabrina in this first of a new series compiling the entire history of everyone's favorite Teenage Witch! This graphic novel chronologically collects all the stories starring Sabrina the Teenage Witch from 1962 to 1965.
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Various
ISBN-13: 978-1-93697-594-5
$9.99 U.S./$10.99 CAN
TR
512 pp, black & white
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 6/7


World of Archie Comics Double Digest #69
SUMMER FUN MONTH rolls on with the new lead story "Beach Party Blossom." The gang starts their summer vacation with a beach party. When Cheryl finds out she's not invited, she decides to crash it, but Betty has a trick up her sleeve, which includes Cheryl's brother Jason.
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent
Cover: Dan Parent
On Sale Date: 6/7
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.