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Archie Comics goes big with “Little Archie” and “Bite Sized Archie” releases in April

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Archie Comics is reviving a fan-favorite series from the archives in a hilarious modern-style reboot this April with the launch of Fun With Little Archie and Friends Special #1. The one-shot comic updates the “little” versions of Archie Andrews and the Riverdale gang who have thrilled young readers since their debut in 1956 with a star-studded collection of contemporary comics talent. Fun With Little Archie and Friends will release the same month as a graphic novel collection of the acclaimed Bite-Sized Archie web comic series for a double-helping of all-ages fun as only Archie Comics can deliver!

The Fun With Little Archie and Friends one-shot anthology features contributions by writers Shannon Watters, J. Torres, and Rotante and artists Erin Hunting, Adrian Ropp, and Agnes Garbowska in a wild fantasy story that dives into the world of video games and table top adventures. Beyond the usual fan-favorites like Little Archie, Little Jughead, Little Betty & Veronica, and Little Sabrina, an assortment of beloved characters will be making their “Little” debuts including Cheryl Blossom, Toni Topaz, Harper Lodge, and more!

The anthology will feature vibrant and energetic artwork from artists both familiar and new to Archie Comics fans, including animation veterans Adrian Ropp and Erin Hunting as well as Ringo Award-winning artist Agnes Garbowska. Longtime Archie colorist Matt Herms and letterer Jack Morelli round out the creative team of this all-new special.

FUN WITH LITTLE ARCHIE AND FRIENDS SPECIAL #1 (ONE-SHOT)

Script: Shannon Watters, J Torres, Jamie L. Rotante
Art: Erin Hunting, Adrian Ropp, Agnes Garbowska, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
CVR A Main Cover: Erin Hunting
CVR B Var: Brittney Williams
On Sale Date: 4/13
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

Get ready for high-octane fun and adventure with LITTLE ARCHIE and his friends from Riverdale! When Little Sabrina meets up with Little Archie, Little Jughead, and Little Betty and Veronica, all kinds of chaos breaks loose and the gang find themselves transported into new, fantastical game world inspired by their favorite hobbies! Watch as they brave the mystical and mysterious realm of Gryphons and Gargoyles, form a big-wheel gang, and attempt to relax in an unexpectedly exciting animal farming video game! Featuring the talents of award-winning Lumberjanes writer Shannon Watters, Little Archie writer J. Torres, and Betty & Veronica: Vixens writer Jamie L. Rotante along with the amazing art team of Erin Hunting, Adrian Ropp, and Agnes Garbowska. 

BITE SIZED ARCHIE VOL. 1 (TR)

Script: Ron Cacace
Art: Vincent Lovallo
Cover: Vincent Lovallo
978-1-64576-913-2
$12.99 US / $16.99 CAN
6 3/8 x 8”
112 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 4/27

We hope you’re hungry for laughs! The collection of Archie Comics’ first-ever webcomic series is here! Bite Sized Archie features all your pals and gals from Riverdale (and beyond) while covering everything from video games to pop culture to embarrassing group chats! Complete with exclusive bonus features, character sketches and behind-the-scenes conversations from the creative team, you’ll be absolutely thrilled as we take a deeper look at the comic that’s been delighting Archie fans on social media every week!

A Spooky Legend Comes to Life in Queer YA Graphic Novel Hollow

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BOOM! Studios has announced a brand new original graphic novel, Hollow. From Shannon Watters, the co-creator of the bestselling worldwide phenomenon Lumberjanes, and co-writer debut author Branden Boyer-White, rising star artist Berenice Nelle, and colorist Kaitlyn Musto, comes a supernatural queer romance and adventure set in the infamous town of Sleepy Hollow, available in September 2022.

Isabel “Izzy” Crane and her family have just relocated to Sleepy Hollow, the town made famous by—and obsessed with—Washington Irving’s legend of the Headless Horseman. But city slicker-skeptic Izzy has no time for superstition as she navigates life at a new address, a new school, and, with any luck, with new friends. Ghost stories aren’t real, after all….

Then Izzy is pulled into the orbit of the town’s teen royalty, Vicky Van Tassel (yes, that Van Tassel) and loveable varsity-level prankster Croc Byun. Vicky’s weariness with her family connection to the legend turns to terror when the trio begins to be haunted by the Horseman himself, uncovering a curse set on destroying the Van Tassel line. Now, they have only until Halloween night to break it—meaning it’s a totally inconvenient time for Izzy to develop a massive crush on the enigmatic Vicky. 

Can Izzy’s practical nature help her face the unknown—or only trip her up? As the calendar runs down to the 31st, Izzy will have to use all of her wits and work with her new friends to save Vicky and uncover the mystery of the legendary Horseman of Sleepy Hollow—before it’s too late. 

Hollow features cover art by acclaimed artist Naomi Franquiz.

Hollow
Credit: Naomi Franquiz

Preview: Lumberjanes Vol. 20

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Lumberjanes Vol. 20

(W) Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh (A) Brooklyn Allen (CA) Noelle Stevenson
In Shops: Nov 03, 2021
SRP: $14.99

The end of summer is here and what is a girl (or girls) to do?

The final volume of the GLAAD and Eisner Award-winning series follows Jo, Mal, Molly, April, and Ripley as they attempt to defend Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types from the mysterious force known as the Grey.

Even if they succeed, they will have to deal with their biggest challenge yet, saying goodbye as summer finally comes to an end.

The team of Kat Leyh, Shannon Watters, Alexa Bosy, Kanesha C. Bryant, and returning series co-creator Brooklyn Allen conclude one of the most important and acclaimed comics of the century by taking Friendship To The Max one last time.

Collects Lumberjanes #75, Lumberjanes: End of Summer #1, and the Lumberjanes: Farewell to Summer FCBD Special.

Lumberjanes Vol. 20

Preview: Lumberjanes Vol. 19

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Lumberjanes Vol. 19

(W) Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh (A/CA) Kat Leyh
In Shops: Aug 18, 2021
SRP: $14.99

CAN THE LUMBERJANES COMPLETE THEIR WISH LISTS BEFORE THE END OF SUMMER?

With the end of summer rapidly approaching, Jo, Mal, Molly, April, and Ripley decide to embark on one final adventure, finishing up their summer to-do list with a bang!

But no one’s ready for the shocking secret force that’s heading straight for the ‘Janes!

Collects Lumberjanes #73-74.

Lumberjanes Vol. 19

Preview: Lumberjanes Vol. 18

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Lumberjanes Vol. 18

(W) Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh (A) Kanesha C. Bryant (CA) Kat Leyh
In Shops: May 19, 2021
SRP: $14.99

When April, Jo, Mal, Molly, and Ripley get in trouble with Rosie, the mysterious director of Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types, they figure the punishment is gonna be a walk in the park… er, woods.

But they’re not ready for the surprises that await, including Abigail, Rosie’s elegant & enigmatic best friend from long ago, who joins forces with the Lumberjanes once more!

Collects Lumberjanes #69-72.

Lumberjanes Vol. 18

Preview: Lumberjanes Vol. 17

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Lumberjanes Vol. 17

(W) Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh (A) Kanesha C. Bryant (CA) Kat Leyh
In Shops: Feb 03, 2021
SRP: $14.99

Jen and Rosie plan to take the Lumberjane scouts to see an amazing astronomical event. But their night of star-gazing is thrown off course when half of the Roanoke and Zodiac cabins sneak away into the night in search of aliens, leaving everyone else to deal with a gatecrashing goddess who throws the entire camp into a tizzy. Not to mention there’s a nefarious kitten-napping and a super-secret crush to contend with!

Collects Lumberjanes #65-68.

Lumberjanes Vol. 17

Preview: Lumberjanes Vol. 16

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Lumberjanes Vol. 16

(W) Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh (A) AnneMarie Rogers (CA) Kat Leyh
In Shops: Dec 16, 2020
SRP: $14.99

Mal wants to learn to be braver, but when she recruits Ripley to help her face her fears, she ends up somewhere she really SHOULD be afraid of-the Land of Lost Things, a pocket universe where dinosaurs still roam the earth, and time doesn’t work the way it does at home. Stranded on her own in an alternate dimension, will Mal be able to find her way back home to camp?

This New York Times bestseller and multiple Eisner Award and GLAAD Award-winning series features danger, adventure, and life-long friendships! Get in on the fun with this brand-new adventure written by Shannon Watters and Kat Leyh (Super Cakes) and illustrated by talented newcomer AnneMarie Rogers.

Collects issues #61-64.

Lumberjanes Vol. 16

Preview: Lumberjanes: End of Summer #1

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Lumberjanes: End of Summer #1

(W) Kat Leyh, Shannon Watters (A) Brooklyn Allen, Kanesha C. Bryant (CA) Kat Leyh
In Shops: Dec 02, 2020
SRP: $6.99

  • The END OF SUMMER is here in the final issue of Lumberjanes!
  • Co-Creator & Series Artist Brooklyn Allen Returns…along with the Kitten Holy!
  • Now the scouts of Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types will have to fight back against the mysterious force known as the Grey!
  • Meanwhile, Molly has discovered a deep and ancient forest magic, which she hopes to use to protect her friends and the home they’ve all found here. Will she be able to, though? Or is this all-encompassing, all-erasing Grey just too much for one ‘Jane to fight on her own?
Lumberjanes: End of Summer #1

Preview: Lumberjanes #75

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Lumberjanes #75

(W) Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh (A) Kanesha C. Bryant, Julia Madrigal (CA) Kat Leyh
In Shops: Nov 18, 2020
SRP: $6.99

END OF SUMMER Part Three!

Co-Creator & original series artist Brooklyn Allen returns!

With the campgrounds and cabins of Miss Qiunzella’s camp full to bursting with scared campers, cryptids, and literal wild animals, time is running out to save themselves from the Grey!

With camp director Rosie and Bearwoman Nellie losing control of themselves, and Diane off searching for godly help on Mount Olympus, the rest of the mortal Lumberjanes are the last hope to save their home-away-from-home!

Lumberjanes #75

Get a First Look at the Lumberjanes Finale, Lumberjanes: End of Summer #1

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at the Lumberjanes finale, Lumberjanes: End of Summer #1, from cartoonist Kat Leyh, co-writer and co-creator Shannon Watters, artists Kanesha C. Bryant and Alexa Bosy, as well as returning co-creator and series artist Brooklyn Allen, concluding the series in a special oversized issue.

In the final chapter of the “End of Summer” epic event, the brave campers and counselors of Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types are in the fight of their lives against the mysterious force known as the Grey. Molly has discovered a deep and ancient forest magic which she hopes to use to protect her friends and the home they’ve all found at camp. But will she be strong enough to save everyone in the camp and the forest? Or is the all-encompassing, all-erasing Grey just too powerful for anyone to stop?

Lumberjanes: End of Summer #1 features cover art by series writer Kat Leyh, and artists Harriet Moulton, and Tillie Walden, will be available on December 2, 2020.

Lumberjanes: End of Summer #1
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