AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #1
NEW ONGOING SERIES! “Escape From Riverdale”—This is how
the end of the world begins… Harvey Award-winning writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
(Carrie, Archie meets Glee) and Eisner-winning artist Francesco Francavilla
(Batman, Black Beetle) take Archie and the gang where they’ve never been
before—to the grave and back! A horrific accident sets off a series of grim
events and Sabrina the Teenage Witch must try to repair the unspeakable evil
her spell has unleashed. Gasp in horror as Riverdale faces an impending zombie
Arch-pocalypse in this brand-new, spine-
tingling ongoing series—but be warned,
kiddies, this one’s not 
Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Art: Francesco Francavilla, Jack Morelli
Cover: Francesco Francavilla
Variants by:
Francesco Francavilla, Andrew Pepoy, Tim Seeley
Shipping Date:
9/25
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/9
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.
ARCHIE #648
Archie in “ARCHIE, Clod of Thunder!”— Get ready for
entertainment in this hilarious superhero parody by comics legend Tom DeFalco!
“Master of the Storm” Archie resides in Allgood, an honorable city over the
Rainbow Bridge, where the food is plentiful, the girls are heavenly, and
everything is absolutely… boring! Turns out that being an immortal warrior
isn’t as fun as people might think. When Archie finds himself in trouble,
thanks to a prank of his brother Reggie the Wicked, his father banishes Archie
to Planet Earth—to the town of Riverdale, USA to be exact! Will Archie be able
to dutifully serve out his punishment? Or will he find life on Earth to be just
the excitement he was looking for? Features an extra-special variant cover by
Mighty Thor mastermind Walter Simonson!
Script: Tom DeFalco
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, John Workman
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith
Variant Cover: Walter Simonson
Shipping Date: 9/18
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/2
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.
ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #244
Meet Archie’s new dog Vegas! Vegas is full of
personality, but how will he get along with the other pals ‘n’ gals’ pets of
Riverdale? When Veronica hosts a pet soiree with all the most popular pets
(including her many poodles!), he’ll make some new friends—and learn some
helpful hints along the way! Get ready for some tail-wagging fun in “Don’t Fret
My Pets!” the lead story in this laugh-packed digest!
Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Bill Galvan, Jim Amash
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith
Shipping Date: 9/18
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/2
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.
ARCHIE & FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #32
Archie may be the king of high school—but what happens
when high school’s over? When Reggie introduces him to the Associated College
Simulation Program, Archie gets the chance to see what college life will be like—virtually,
that is! Archie gets a taste of exams, parties and girls. Will he be able to
adjust to college life? Or will this simulated look into his future freak him
out even more? Find out in “College Kidder,” the four-part frenzy that kicks
off this fun-filled double digest!
Script: Mike
Pellowski
Art: Rex Lindsey, Rich Koslowski, Bill Yoshida, Barry
Grossman
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski
Shipping Date: 9/25
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/9
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.
ARCHIE’S EVEN FUNNIER KIDS’ JOKE BOOK (TR)
Get ready for even more laughs and even funnier jokes in
this massive Archie kids’ joke book! The perfect companion piece to the
laugh-out-loud Archie’s Giant Kids’ Joke Book, Archie’s Even Funnier Kids’ Joke
Book is filled to the brim with nearly 200 pages of hilarious comic strips,
“guess the gag” games and silly riddles! This companion series to the
record-shattering Best of Archie series is the ultimate collectors’ item for
not only the child in your life—but for your inner child, too!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Fernando Ruiz
978-1-936975-67-9
$6.99/$7.99CAN
5 1/4 x 7 1/2”
Trade Paperback
192pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 10/2
ARCHIE: THE MARRIED LIFE BOOK 4 (TR)
The fourth volume of Archie’s highly acclaimed graphic
novel series features celebrated writer Paul Kupperberg’s tight-knit ongoing
romantic storyline of Archie as a young newlywed in two very different
universes—one where he marries wealthy socialite Veronica Lodge and the other
where he marries girl-next-door Betty Cooper.
In this volume, life is turned upside-down for our
red-headed hero and both of his alternate universe brides. Kevin’s wedded bliss
is cut short when tragedy strikes the hometown hero and his husband, launching
him into a career he never thought he’d enter! And the ball gets rolling on
Betty and Reggie’s reality TV deal—but can Betty and Reggie run their shops and
stay in a healthy relationship with cameras on them 24/7? Meanwhile an old
“friend” returns with some shocking news! Featuring a surprise guest appearance
by Josie and the Pussycats! Archie: The Married Life Book 4 collects issues
19-24 of the popular Life With Archie magazine.
Script: Paul Kupperberg
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith,
Jim Amash, and Glenn Whitmore
Cover: Fernando
Ruiz
978-1-936975-69-3
$19.99/$23.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
272pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 10/16
BETTY AND VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #216
Things are about to get very spooooky for The Archies
when they plan to shoot a music video in an abandoned movie studio. They’re
welcomed by a gruesome group of hired performers that are slated to act as
background monsters—but could these creepy characters not be quite what they
appear? Find out in “Chiller,” the thrilling first story in this double digest!
Script: George Gladir
Art: Dan DeCarlo Jr., Jimmy DeCarlo, Bill Yoshida, Barry
Grossman
Cover: Jeff Shultz
Shipping Date: 9/11
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/25
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US.
BETTY AND VERONICA’S PRINCESS STORYBOOK (TR)
The fairytale fun continues in Betty and Veronica’s
Princess Storybook, the follow-up to the successful Betty & Veronica:
Storybook graphic novel! The two BFFs take on some of the most beloved
fairytales including Rapunzel, Beauty and the Beast, Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs, The Little Mermaid, and Rumpelstiltskin, with a little help from their
friends! It’s classic storybook tales told through the extra special Archie
Comics lens!
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Jeff Shultz, Bob Smith, Alitha Martinez,
Renae DeLiz, Jill Thompson, Fiona Staples, Stephanie Buscema and Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
978-1-936975-71-6
$9.99/$10.99CAN
6 x 9”
Trade Paperback
128pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-sale: 10/9
KEVIN KELLER #11
Kevin in “Charity, Schmarity!”—Kevin and Veronica
fighting?! What could possibly set mild-mannered Kevin Keller off enough to
engage in a full-on battle with his former BFF? A squabble over a charity event
turns into an all-out war—but when they take their feud public, Kevin may learn
some things about himself as well as some of his close friends that he couldn’t
quite read before. Life with Archie writer Paul Kupperberg lends his talents to
a Kevin Keller story not to be missed!
Script: Paul Kupperberg
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
Wraparound Variant Cover: Bill Galvan, Rich Koswloski,
Glenn Whitmore
Shipping Date: 9/25
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/9
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.
LIFE WITH ARCHIE #32
“Archie Marries Veronica” – Veronica’s trying to stay
positive while Archie does the best he can to provide for them in their time of
need. Meanwhile, Mr. Lodge is engaged in some secret meetings to keep tabs on
business rival Fred Mirth. Kevin Keller is coming to the realization that a job
in the Senate is more than he bargained for, especially when the odds are
stacked against him. When he uncovers some shocking information about a recent
tragedy, does he have what it takes to bring it to light and be the change that
everyone needs?
“Archie Marries Betty” – Between Archie’s teaching
schedule, Ambrose running the New York City Chow House location, and Jughead
and Midge’s baby on the way, the local Chow House is in desperate need of some
help! Meanwhile, Moose is prepping to take a big leap and Cheryl Blossom and
Kevin Keller are joining forces in Washington D.C. And speaking of being
busy—it looks as though Betty’s busy schedule is starting to affect more people
than just Archie! Can she mend her relationships before it’s too late? Life
With Archie has become the hottest spot for amazing variants with some of the
best artists around, and this one’s no exception! Features a New
Yorker-inspired variant cover by Emmy Award Winning writer/artist Dean Haspiel
(Billy Dogma, HBO’s Bored to Death).
Script: Paul Kupperberg
Art: Fernando Ruiz, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Jim
Amash, Jack Morelli, and Glenn Whitmore
Cover: Fernando Ruiz and Tito Pena
Variant Cover: Dean Haspiel
Shipping Date: 9/11
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/25
48-page, full color comic
$3.99 US
MEGA MAN #30
It's the ultimate rumble-in-the-jungle for the fate of
the planet in "BLACKOUT: The Curse of Ra Moon" Part Two! Mega Man
leads Cut Man, Guts Man and Bomb Man through the Amazon in a desperate attempt
to save the world! But standing in their
way are TWO sets of Dr. Wily’s Robot Masters! Things escalate even further when
Break Man appears, but is he there to fight Mega Man—or to help? Featuring new
cover art from PATRICK "SPAZ" SPAZIANTE and a special Capcom video
game-inspired variant cover!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: Mike Cavallaro, Gary Martin, John Workman, and Matt
Herms
Cover: Patrick Spaziante
Variant cover art provided by Capcom
Shipping Date: 9/25
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/9
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.
SONIC SAGA SERIES 4: HOUSE OF CARDS (TR)
Sonic’s epic adventures aren’t just stories—they’re
SAGAS! Blast into the action at Sonic speed with the continuation of the
all-new Sonic Saga graphic novel series! This volume collects a crucial point
in the history of Sonic’s hometown of New Mobotropolis. After narrowly avoiding
annihilation at the hands of Dr. Eggman, the citizens face a bright new
future—one full of change. But change isn’t exactly so bright for everyone. Tensions
boil over when Sonic does battle with…TAILS?!
Brother fights brother, political tensions start to brew, and friends
and family are turned against each other. What evils go unchecked during all
this infighting? SONIC SAGA VOL. 4
collects selected stories from Sonic the Hedgehog #129, 177-180.
Script & Art: Ian Flynn
Cover: Tracy Yardley!, Jim Amash and Jason Jensen
978-1-936975-64-8
$11.99/$13.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16”
Trade Paperback
112 pp
Direct Market On-sale: 9/25
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #253
The biggest, most shocking event in Sonic comic history
is underway, and YOU can grab a front-row seat in “Countdown to Chaos"
part one! Sonic and Tails are on a journey to the Mystic Ruins jungle in search
of their missing pals. What they encounter is sure to surprise you! Meanwhile,
Dr. Eggman begins the long trek back to his deadly Death Egg II battle
fortress. Will our heroes find him and stop him before he launches again? And
just who, or what, is the "Sky Patrol" and what does it have to do
with the missing Freedom Fighters? Don't miss a moment of the chaos, featuring
the first in a series of ALL-NEW inter-connecting covers by Sonic art superstar
Ben Bates, and bone-chilling variant cover by T.REX!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn
ART: Tracy Yardley, Lamar Wells, Terry Austin, John
Workman, and Matt Herms.
Cover: Ben Bates
Variant Cover: T.REX
Shipping Date: 9/18
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 10/2
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.
SONIC UNIVERSE #56
Ahoy, ye mateys! Tharr be trouble on the high seas!
Blaze—a pirate prisoner! Amy, Cream and Marine—lost! Bean—an oddball, be we
knew that already! It’s a race against time as Cpt. Metal begins his plan for
the Sol Emeralds and his new, completed Egg o’ War! And now that ye mention it
— there's something REALLY familiar about that battle station, but I just can't
put me hook on it! There’s mystery and mutiny a'foot in "Pirate Plunder
Panic” Part Two! Featuring new cover art from Tracy Y'ARRRR-dley, and a special
Sega variant cover!
SCRIPT: Tracy Yardley!
ART: Tracy
Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, and Thomas Mason
Cover: Tracy Yardley, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli, and Steve
Downer
Variant Cover art provided by SEGA
Shipping Date: 9/4
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/18
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 US.
WORLD OF ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #32
Meet your new neighbor, Archie! When a vampire vixen
moves into a “haunted” property near Archie’s house, strange things start
happening. It’s weird enough that this mystery woman moved in late at night,
but when Archie hears ominous noises coming from her house, he’s downright
frightened! Is Archie just over-reacting, or is there something sinister going
on in Riverdale? Find out in the fearsome first story “Midnight Madness!”
Script: Rich Margopoulos
Art: Rex Lindsey, Bill Yoshida, Barry Grossman
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski
Shipping Date: 9/4
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: 9/18
160-page, full color comic
$3.99 US