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Archie teams with union busting Starbucks for a drink promotion

A girl with long blonde hair wearing a red sweater holds a black and white cat, smiling. A speech bubble says, 'Have you heard the mews? Something magical is brewing!'

Comic companies teaming with terrible companies is nothing new. But, we didn’t expect Archie Comics to stumble twice this year. In a press release sent out today, Archie promoted a post on the Starbucks website where the two companies have teamed up to promote the Black Cat Frappuccino.

With spooky season well underway, Archie’s Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch is helping promote the drink… and Archie gets a promotion at the end of Starbuck’s post promoting the Sabrina the Teenage Witch television series which can be streamed on Paramount+ (problematic on its own) and Pluto TV (which is also owned by Paramount).

From Starbuck’s post:

On Oct. 22, Starbucks welcomes spooky season as the new Black Cat Frappuccino® blended beverage and Venti Black Night Cookie join the menu for a limited time, available through Halloween in select U.S. coffeehouses.

To celebrate the occasion, Starbucks enlisted an expert in black cats, mischief and treating himself: Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch, who’s coming out of retirement to help launch the beverage, as the opinionated feline knows a thing or two about an indulgent treat.

And Salem has plenty more to say. Stay tuned to Starbucks social channels for more from the famously opinionated feline. In the meantime, there are a couple of indulgent Halloween treats worthy of his approval.

Why is Starbuck’s terrible? There’s a long list that includes union busting, issues with pay equity, accusations of violating Fairtrade agreements and so much more. There’s regular calls to boycott the popular coffee company and they’re deeply anti-union and anti-worker. The company is terrible enough there’s a page, and sub-pages, documenting its issues.

This is the second time Archie has stepped in it this year. In June the company announced a project with Shaquille O’Neal. O’Neal has been criticized for some time with his closeness to law enforcement and most recently was named an “honorary FBI agent” presented by FBI Director Kash Patel. The connection to Patel is what drove recent criticism but Shaq was already terrible and has also visited Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s “tent city” which Arpaio described as a “concentration camp” and who has been criticized for violations of human and constitutional rights.

Betty Makes Millions in Archie #5 – A Joyous New Jumping-On Point Coming in January

RIVERDALE IS ON A ROLL! Oni Press and Archie Comic Publications, Inc. have revealed the details of Archie #5 – kicking off a momentous new jumping-on point for the hilarious and heartfelt ongoing series that that AIPT calls “simply astounding”! This January, join an all-star cast of Riverdale’s newest fast favorites –  with New York Times best-selling writer Ben H. Winters, rising star Nick Cagnetti and Eisner Award-winning artist Fábio Moon – as they head into a riotous new adventure … beginning with a shocking turn of events for Archie’s next-door neighbor and all-around good kid: Betty Cooper!

Betty Cooper has just received some surprising news: Her dad’s mother’s great aunt’s second cousin (once removed), Aunt Elizabeth, has suddenly died at the respectable age of 104, leaving an unexpected inheritance to her namesake, sort-of niece. Betty worries how this windfall will disrupt her familiar life, but luckily her best friend and bona fide socialite Veronica knows all the tricks for treating her new money like Old Money—all while Archie wonders how he’ll manage to keep two fabulously wealthy girlfriends entertained! Plus: Eisner Award-winning artist Fábio Moon returns for a new chapter of “Jughead’s Journal,” colliding Jughead with a startlingly familiar face from the future . . . !

Put your money where your mouth is when Riverdale’s next and best jumping-on point arrives in Archie #5 this January—featuring swell covers by Eisner Award winner Leonardo Romero, interior artist Nick Cagnetti, Eisner Award nominee Kano, and legendary Archie Comics artist Dan Parent!

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Archie #3 – Ben H. Winters and Nick Cagnetti Let Riverdale’s Goodest Boy Loose in November!

Oni Press and Archie Comic Publications, Inc. have revealed the first look inside Archie #3, the latest installment of Oni Press’ monumental new line of star-studded Archie Comics series. Writer extraordinaire Ben H. Winters and sensational artist Nick Cagnetti take you on a majestic tour de farce of Riverdale through a dog’s eyes . . . guest-starring, well, everyone in the whole dang town! Follow your nose when Archie #3 lands in stores this November!

When Archie’s faithful, furry companion Vegas slips free during his Saturday bath, he takes us—and poor Archie, too—on a wet and wild tour of Riverdale . . . down the shady streets, into the side door, out into the alley, back into the laundromat, then through the fanciest restaurant in town and . . . well, you get the idea! There’s no slowing down, even when Betty, Moose, Reggie, Jughead, and Veronica all join the chase. It’s truly a dog’s day out as Vegas’s unpredictable path weaves into the everyday lives of Riverdale’s colorful townsfolk . . . revealing the explosive surprises and quiet victories that keep a small town ticking!

Sniff out your next big adventure when Oni Press and Archie Comics publish Archie #3 this November—featuring covers by multiple Shuster Award-winning cover artist Stuart Immonen, Nick​ Cagnetti, Rachael Stott, Dan Parent, and Shaky Kane!

Cover of Archie Comics #3 featuring a smiling golden dog in the foreground, wearing a tag that says 'Vegas', with several main characters from the series peeking through a geometric structure in the background.

Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 is a fun start that keeps things focused

Who’d ever want to be ordinary when you could be a teenage witch instead? Still reeling from the surprise revelation of her secret birthright, and with Halloween just around the corner, high schooler Sabrina Spellman is honing her craft one hex at a time and figuring out how to balance her magical new life with the crushing responsibilities of being 16 years old. But when her feline familiar, Salem, drops a mythical trickster onto Sabrina’s literal doorstep, she might not be able to keep her two worlds from smashing together like busted pumpkins on All Hallow’s Eve. No time for fate. No time for destiny. No time for homework. Sabrina’s about to find out that being a teenager is far from magical . . . even when you’re a teenage witch!

Story: Corinna Bechko
Art: Kano, Nick Cagnetti
Color: Jason Wordie
Letterer: DC Hopkins

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Preview: Archie’s Christmas Spectacular #1

Archie’s Christmas Spectacular #1

(W) Ian Flynn (A) Dan Parent

It’s time for the Archie Comics Christmas Party, and you’re all invited! In TWO BRAND NEW STORIES, characters from all across the Archie universe partake in holiday cheer! It’s a veritable who’s who of Riverdale and beyond—but something is amiss, and it leads to folks disappearing during the secret Santa gift exchange! Bob Phantom gets a lead, and recruits fellow hero Black Jack. Can they find the missing characters and uncover the mystery? Or is everyone in for some not-so-merry mayhem? Find out in this DOUBLE-SIZED holiday spectacular!

Cover of Archie’s Christmas Spectacular comic featuring colorful illustrations of characters celebrating Christmas, surrounded by gifts and festive decorations.

Preview: Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1

Sabrina The Teenage Witch #1

(W) Corinna Bechko (A) Kano

Who’d ever want to be ordinary when you could be a teenage witch instead? Still reeling from the surprise revelation of her secret birthright and with Halloween just around the corner, high schooler Sabrina Spellman is honing her craft one hex at a time and figuring out how to balance her magical new life with the crushing responsibilities of being 16 years old. But when her feline familiar Salem drops a mythical trickster on Sabrina’s literal doorstep, she might not be able to keep her two worlds from smashing together like two busted pumpkins on All Hallow’s Eve. No time for fate. No time for destiny. No time for homework. Being a teenager is far from magical . . . even when you’re a witch!

Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1

Get an early look at Sabrina the Teenage Witch #2 By Corinna Bechko and Kano

Oni Press and Archie Comic Publications, Inc. have revealed the first look inside Sabrina the Teenage Witch #2, the next dazzling chapter of a brand-new ongoing series launching comics’ most iconic sorceress-in-training into a spectacular new era for Archie Comics! From Hugo Award–nominated writer Corinna Bechko and Eisner Award–nominated artist Kano, the stunning return of everyone’s favorite mischievous teenage witch is about to turn Greendale upside down this November!

Between staying on top of schoolwork during the day and figuring out this whole magic thing by night, Sabrina’s having a hard time keeping her head above water. When her aunts suggest a journal might help make her magic a little more comprehensible, she jumps at the opportunity to master at least one aspect of the dark arts. But it turns out just because you’re a witch doesn’t mean you have spell-check . . . And the journal that Sabrina has just created might accidentally be much, much more powerful than she ever intended . . . Plus: Your next bewitching bonus story of magical malpractice—featuring artwork by rising star Nick Cagnetti!

Expect mischief and magic to continue in force when Sabrina the Teenage Witch #2 flies onto shelves this November—featuring covers from by Eisner Award-nominated cover artist Marguerite Sauvage, Paulina Ganucheau, Khary Randolph, Eleonora Carlini, Dan Parent, and Dani!

A blonde girl in casual clothing sits on a bed, writing in a notebook with a black cat beside her. There's a slice of pizza on a plate nearby, and various books and electronic devices are scattered around.

Get a first look at Archie in Hell #2, arriving this December from Patrick Horvath and Tyler Crook

Oni Press and Archie Comic Publications, Inc.have revealed a first look inside Archie in Hell #2, the next shocking chapter of Oni Press’ monumental new line of star-studded Archie Comics series. The year’s red-hot horror hit from superstar creators Patrick Horvath and Tyler Crook lands this December, just in time for the 85th anniversary of America’s favorite teen icon!

Torn from the world he once knew and thrown back to a dark reflection of the year 1690, Archie Andrews has taken cover as “Archibald” Andrews—a humble inhabitant of the bleak and zealous Puritan community called Riverdale. And he’s not the only one on edge . . . Strange and unearthly occurrences plague this small countryside hovel, and, as the search for the collaborators of the devil’s business begins, Archie won’t be able to hide for long— especially not with that flaming red hair! But when strange echoes of his best friends from the modern day—Elizabeth “Betty” Cooper, Berenice “Veronica” Lodge, and Forsythe “Jughead” Jones—begin to emerge, Archie will quickly come to fear that while he may have been the demon A’ldarax’s first sacrifice, he may not be its last . . .

No one is safe . . . and the flames only rise higher . . . as America’s most iconic teenager locks horns with evil incarnate in Archie in Hell #2 featuring covers by series artist Tyler Crook as well as Dustin Weaver, Jonathan Case, Abigail Harding,​ Dan Parent, and Patricia Martín!

Comic book cover for 'Archie in Hell' #2 featuring a young boy with a worried expression surrounded by dark foliage and dripping red leaves.

Archie in Hell #1 Enters The Demonic Circle with New “Pyre Satanic” Variant – Coming November 4th!

Oni Press has revealed the “Pyre Satanic” variant cover for Archie in Hell #1 beautifully illustrated by Chloe Brailsford – a startling new addition to the launch of the infernal new ongoing series from multiple Eisner Award nominee Patrick Horvath and Russ Manning Award winner Tyler Crook debuting in stores on November 4th! 

The special, open-order variant cover matches the two other recently revealed “Pyre Satanic” covers by Brailsford, forming an unholy trinity with Archie #1 and Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1. FOC for the “Pyre Satanic” variant cover is on Final Order Cut-Off (FOC) on September 28th with an on-sale date of November 4th, alongside with all other previously announced covers for Archie in Hell #1.

They say that every small town has a secret. Well, in the case of Riverdale, it’s one heck of a humdinger: An ancient order of cultists has infiltrated its townspeople, bent on using human sacrifice to usher a demon lord into our mortal plane. And they’ve finally identified the final target they need to bring a century’s worth of planning to fruition: hometown football champion and all-around good guy Archie Andrews. But this secret cabal never dreamed that actual witches walk Riverdale’s streets . . . and when cult and coven clash in the final stages of Archie’s secret-ritual sacrifice, the consequences will be cosmic . . . and young Archie Andrews will find himself damned to something far worse than Hell’s inner circle. 

Unstuck from time and space. Bound to a terrible curse. Late for school. Things are about to go from bad to downright diabolical as Horvath and Crook unleash the most malevolently merciless Archie Comics tale ever told . . . and, truly, you’ll never, ever expect what happens next.

Check out the new cover along with a preview of Archie in Hell #1!

Comic book cover for 'Archie in Hell' #1, featuring a frightened boy with a satchel running against a red and white geometric background, with expressions of shock from various characters in the background.

Vampirella and Sabrina the Teenage Witch Cross Paths This Winter!

It’s a vampire weekend! Two spooky icons cross paths in a historic crossover this December to heat up fans’ pull lists. Dynamite Entertainment and Archie Comics are proud to announce Sabrina the Teenage Witch X Vampirella, with critically acclaimed author Tini Howard at the helm in her Dynamite debut!

Sabrina Spellman is only half witch. Unlike the others in her coven, she still craves a mortal summer vacation with all its comfy accoutrements. When her aunts make her dream come true, with the stipulation that she has to do some house-sitting, everyone’s favorite teenage sorceress (and her adorable cat Salem!) finds herself kicking back in an idyllic beachside town. First and foremost on her mind is hiding her magic from a gaggle of nosy neighbors. But one such neighbor is not quite like the others…

Vampirella is only half vampire. The descendant of Drakulon finds herself torn between two worlds, human expectations of her vampire visage, and her at times competing impulses of heroism and survival. When a new challenge rises on her radar, she can sense the perfect ally. This young witch’s magic could come in handy, and the two will set off on a thrilling and historic fable!

Celebrated scribe Tini Howard is no stranger to some of the most iconic women in comics, with fan-favorite runs on Catwoman, Harley Quinn, Excalibur, and the recently concluded Sirens: Love Hurts. This isn’t her first rodeo with the Daughter of Drakulon either. The preeminent, beloved bloodsucking queen of comics appeared as a crossover guest in Hack/Slash: Resurrection, an early breakout hit for Howard.

A veritable magician’s assistant in the creative team, artist duo Bill Galvan and Ben Galvan illustrate this tale. With decades of experience drawing the generationally cherished cast of Archie Comics, they’re the perfect fit to bring Vampirella into this world and matching Howard’s fun approach.

In celebrating both these icons of the 1960s and beyond, the perfectly paired creative team is joined by a legion of spellbinding covers by creators associated with both sides of the team-up as well as evoking their classic imagery. Eric Powell, Francesco Francavilla, Sebastián Píriz, and Mike Rooth all contribute classics. Interior artists Bill and Ben Galvan cooks up a stunning homage to a classic with his cover. Collectors can also opt for an exciting mystery blind bag, packed with rare variants on these and other surprises.

Don’t miss out on any of the magic mayhem from this pair of comics powerhouses crafted by a stellar creative team!

  • A comic book cover featuring Sabrina the Teenage Witch smiling and holding a black cat, surrounded by colorful magical swirls and stars, with Vampirolle in a striking red and black costume in the background.
  • Cover art of 'Sabrina: The Teenage Witch vs. Vampirella' comic featuring Sabrina, a young witch with a light green complexion and short white hair, looking surprised alongside her black cat. In the background, Vampirella is depicted in a red costume with bat wings against a starry sky.
  • Comic book cover featuring Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Vampirella. Sabrina is flying on a broomstick with a determined expression, while Vampirella hovers above her, dressed in a red costume. The background includes a sign reading 'Greendale' and bats flying in the sky.
  • A cartoon scene depicting a classroom with bookshelves, where a girl is reading a fashion magazine by a window with light streaming in.
  • A comic panel featuring a wizardly man in a blue cloak and a winged woman in a red outfit, surrounded by mystical books and artifacts. The man appears to be receiving a magical object from a hand in the top panel, while the woman looks concerned. Other panels show her holding a device and two characters observing a mysterious glowing object.
  • A comic panel featuring a woman with wings looking surprised at a glowing green substance.
  • A comic strip featuring three characters: two witches and a girl, interacting in a kitchen with a black cat.
  • Cover of 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' and 'Vampirella' comic featuring a powerful female character with striking features, holding a smaller character resembling Sabrina with a black cat. Intricate magical symbols surround them.
  • Comic book cover featuring characters Sabrina and Vampirella, with Sabrina carrying a woman in a swimsuit. The background shows a dark, eerie setting with a full moon reflecting on water.
  • Comic book cover featuring Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Vampirella, with a vibrant background of bats and a sign for Greendale. Text indicating it's Issue 1 and a Premium Mystery Variant Blind Bag.
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