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Preview: Archie: Revolution

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ARCHIE: REVOLUTION

DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Fernando Ruiz
On Sale Date: 7/10
75-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

It’s always important to have something worth fighting for, whether it’s an issue as big as equal rights or one as small as a raise in your allowance! The Riverdale kids are no strangers to making their voices heard when they want change. This digital exclusive collects two tales of Archie and friends taking on the establishment—and each other!

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Preview: B&V Friends: Beach Bash

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B&V FRIENDS: BEACH BASH

DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Fernando Ruiz
On Sale Date: 7/10
200-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.

The Riverdale Shore is about to see the wildest party ever! Betty, Veronica and the gang are taking over the beach in this DOUBLE-SIZED digital exclusive collection. With all the sun, surf and swimsuits, it sounds like a paradise! Put on some sunscreen and join us!

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Preview: B&V Friends Comics Double Digest #244

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B&V FRIENDS COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #244

Script: J. Torres
Art: Gisele Lagace, Jack Morelli
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 7/8
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.

Josie and the Pussycats are back and take center stage in this brand new story! When the Pussycats are set to audition for “The Midvale Morning Show” summer concert series, infamous-meddler Alexandra Cabot does everything she can to ruin their chances and snag the spotlight all to herself! Will she succeed, or will she just make a monster out of herself? Find out in “Showstopper,” the hilarious lead story to this comics double digest!

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Preview: Jughead and Archie Comics Double Digest #13

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JUGHEAD AND ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #13

Script: Fernando Ruiz
Art: Fernando Ruiz
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 6/10
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.

At a garage sale, Jughead and Archie make an interesting purchase: a large statue of an elephant! But Archie hasn’t decided to give his room a circus-style revamping: he knows that Mr. Lodge has started collecting vintage carousel horses and Archie believes this elephant would be a perfect addition to that collection. The problem now is getting this heavy beast to the Lodge Estate. Will they get it there in one piece? And just what will Mr. Lodge think of this new addition to his collection? Find out in “The Crass Menagerie,” this hilarious new lead story to a fun-filled comics double digest!

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Preview: Archie Comics Double Digest #261

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ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #261

Script: Gorf
Art: Fernando Ruiz
Cover: Dan Parent
On Sale Date: 6/3
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.

Summer’s here and that means it’s time for some summer camp adventures! Archie and his friends are all counselors at Camp Witwicky—but Archie’s determined to be the BEST one this year! Of course, Archie can only be as good as his campers—and they’re not nearly as excited about summer camp as Archie is! Will Archie impress all his campers and be the best counselor Camp Witwicky has ever seen—or will his summer be a wash out? Find out in “All Camped Out!” the all-new, all-fun lead story to this comics double digest!

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Preview: Archie #666

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ARCHIE #666

Script: Tom DeFalco
Art: Dan Parent, Fernando Ruiz, Pat and Tim Kennedy
Cover: Dan Parent
Connecting Variant Cover Part 1 (Betty): Dan Parent
Connecting Variant Cover Part 2 (Veronica): Dan Parent
Connecting Variant Cover Part 3 (Jughead): Dan Parent
Connecting Variant Cover Part 4 (Kevin): Dan Parent
Connecting Variant Cover Part 5 (Reggie): Dan Parent
On Sale Date: 6/3
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

On the eve of the game-changing ARCHIE #1, an all-star cast of Riverdale’s finest creators join forces to celebrate one of the longest-running comic series ever in the much-loved Archie style! Take a look back at Archie’s wonderful life and the many lives he’s lived in a zany, heartfelt and hilarious adventure that will be a must-have for fans old and new—and a can’t-miss, one-of-a-kind collector’s item. A dazzling journey through the world of Archie with plenty of winks and nods to what’s come before, ARCHIE #666 caps off a legendary run of comic excellence while opening the door to the next thrilling chapter—featuring six covers celebrating Archie’s vibrant history.

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Preview: World of Archie Comics Annual #50

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WORLD OF ARCHIE COMICS ANNUAL #50

Script: Craig Boldman
Art: Dan Parent
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 5/20
192-page, full color comic
$5.99 U.S.

The Global Teen Pageant has come to Riverdale and no one is more excited about it than… Archie and Reggie? With junior supermodels from all over the globe traversing around Riverdale, the guys take the opportunity to get as many dates as they can—but will these girls give them the time of day? Or will they both be runners-up? Find out in “The World of Archie,” the fun lead story to this comics annual!

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Preview: The Archies: Assembled

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THE ARCHIES: ASSEMBLED

(DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE)
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 4/24
100-page, full color comic
$4.99

Riverdale’s mightiest heroes gather in the most Spectacular fashion! Archie, Chuck, Betty and Veronica are powering up and getting ready to save the day! Can they use their Uncanny abilities to stop the forces of evil—or at least the forces of general teen inconveniences? Check out this Amazing digital-only collection of super stories and find out! Excelsior!

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Review: Archie vs. Predator #1

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archie vs predator 1Archie and his crew have met many folks. The Punisher, the cast of Glee are just two examples, and in those two, no one died in the end. Archie vs. Predator #1 throws all of that out, taking the bloodier tone of Archie’s recent hit Afterlife with Archie, but showing it all in the cartoonish style we’re accustomed to. Teaming up with Dark Horse, Archie Comics has the Riverdale crew take on their toughest enemy yet, the Predator! Written by Alex de Campi, with art by Fernando Ruiz, the first issue is a bit strange, as it has much of the tension and build up we’re familiar with in Predator, but all with the classic Archie style.

The first issue sees Archie and his friends head out for vacation to a paradise island. The usual hijinks ensue, and it’s all entertaining. But really, the comic is all about the Predator, and like the movies the first issue is built up with the hunter stalking his prey. The ship lands, and throughout the issue we’re mostly limited to infrared views by the Predator, but even those get a bit of humor added to them.

As I said above, the big difference here is, Archie is allowing folks to get killed off. While the issue has the classic Archie style, there’s blood, and skulls, though the true violence is left off page.

The comic in a way reminds me a lot of the “Lil” comics Dark Horse produces, though a bit more adult with the blood and the killing. The disconnect between Archie comics’ look and a Predator running around killing folks is humorous to me, and just a fun comic to read as a fan of the Predator.

The first issue is good. It does a lot of build up, following the general formula of Predator films. It’s fun, not too serious, and well worth the read. I found myself chuckling at different points, but I’m really looking forward to future issues (especially when the Predator REALLY gets going). The first issue will probably be slow for some, but by doing so it keeps up a tradition.

Story: Alex de Campi Art: Fernando Ruiz
Story: 8 Art: 8 Overall: 8 Recommendation: Buy

Dark Horse provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Archie’s Musical Mess

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ARCHIE’S MUSICAL MESS

(DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE)
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 4/10
100-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

As the frontman of The Archies, Riverdale’s favorite redhead is definitely a talented singer and guitarist. But when it comes to other instruments, well… In this digital-only book, Archie and his friends try out some new sounds—and don’t always like what they hear! Check out this value-sized collection—but you might wanna wear earplugs when you do it!

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