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Oni Press Reveals Complete Archie #1 Covers with Elsa Charretier, Stuart Immonen, Kano, Karl Kerschl, Fábio Moon, Dan Parent, Khary Randolph, and More!

Oni Press and Archie Comic Publications, Inc. have unveiled the first look at the stunning covers for Archie #1, the first in an​ all-new line of comics from Oni Press and Archie Comics launching in September timed to Archie’s 85th anniversary. Archie #1—from New York Times bestselling writer, Edgar Award and Philip K. Dick Award winner, and Eisner Award nominee Ben H. Winters and multiple Eisner Award–winning artist Fábio Moon—will feature a main cover by multiple Shuster Award-winning cover artist Stuart Immonen, as well as regular and limited edition variants by Moon, Immonen, Karl KerschlKhary RandolphKano, legendary Archie Comics artist Dan Parent, Eisner Award nominee Elsa Charretier, and Mahmud Asrar!

For his entire life, 17-year-old Archie Andrews has had it all: adoring friends, football glory, and a natural charm that always seems to make him the center of attention. Now, through his eyes, experience the warmth and wonder of Riverdale and its near-infinite roster of residents—the popular kids, the endearing oddballs, and everyone in between—as Archie embarks on a whirlwind, all-star adventure through his town’s past, present, and future . . . beginning with a local film festival that’s about to turn everything upside down! And, at the center of it all, lies an enigmatic paradox that only Archie’s pal Jughead Jones can possibly unravel . . . Plus: Puzzles! Pin-ups! And a veritable sweet shop of surprises that all link to the same inextricable mystery . . . Finally, your antidote for postmodern malaise has arrived. Welcome to the all-new Archie #1!

It’s an all-new era for your all-American icons! Being young never gets old this September in Archie #1 by Ben H. Winters and Fábio Moon—featuring daring and dazzling covers by Stuart Immonen, Fábio Moon, Karl Kerschl, Khary Randolph, Kano, Dan Parent, Elsa Charretier, and Mahmud Asra!

Preview: Archie Comics 85th Anniversary Presents: Archie American All-Stars

Archie Comics 85th Anniversary Presents: Archie American All-Stars

(W) Tania del Rio (A) Dan Parent
(I) Bob Smith (L) Jack Morelli (C) Glenn Whitmore
(CA) Dan Parent (VCA) Dan Parent, Stan Goldberg and Rosario Pena

It’s almost time for the big Boy vs Girls All Star Soccer Game and Reggie wants his team to do WHATEVER it takes to win—but when a mysterious new girl named Eternity Fields joins the Girls’ team and makes them unstoppable, the boys are going to have to work extra hard to beat them… but will they heed Reggie’s advice? And just who is Eternity Fields, and how is she so good?! Celebrate the World Cup with this fun, sports-themed issue!

Archie Comics 85th Anniversary Presents: Archie American All-Stars

Shaq, Stephanie Williams, Ray-Anthony Height, Studio Sky-Tiger, and Archie team for Vengeance Unchained: The Legend of Black Caesar

Archie logo

Shaquille O’Neal is setting sail into the comic book world! The basketball Hall of Famer and business mogul has partnered with Archie Comics to develop Vengeance Unchained: The Legend of Black Caesar, a new original comic book series coming this fall centered on the rise of one of history’s most mythological pirates, by Eisner-nominated writer Stephanie Williams with artwork by Ray-Anthony Height and Studio Sky-Tiger. Colin Smeeton, Mike Parris, and Matthew Gross from O’Neal’s Jersey Legends Productions/Authentic Studios are overseeing the project for the studio. 

Described as a grounded, character-driven pirate epic, the project charts the transformation of an African king from royalty to slavery to a feared outlaw of the Caribbean, blending historical inspiration with cinematic storytelling. The project is positioned as a sprawling, franchise-ready narrative, combining the political complexity of Black Sails, the sweeping scope of Vikings, and the character-driven storytelling of Shōgun. The release described the tone as leans “Gladiator on the high seas,” with a focus on power, survival, and vengeance.

Growing up, I always loved stories about warriors who refused to quit. Black Caesar starts as a king, loses everything, and takes his freedom back on his own terms. That’s the kind of story I want to help tell. We built something that’s going to entertain you and make you think. I’m ready for the world to see what we created with Archie Comics, an iconic brand I have been a big fan of for many years. Archie has such an incredible legacy of storytelling, and being able to collaborate with a brand that has meant so much to generations of fans made this project even more exciting for me

-Shaquille O’Neal

For O’Neal, the project represents a move deeper into original IP creation, with a story that emphasizes legacy, identity, and the cost of freedom.

Vengeance Unchained: The Legend of Black Caesar is slated for release this year, with additional details to be announced at a later date.

Riverdale Revealed! Oni Press Unveils Archie #1, Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1, and Archie in Hell #1 – Beginning This Fall!

BEING YOUNG NEVER GETS OLD! Oni Press and Archie Comic Publications, Inc. have unveiled the first look at one of the year’s most anticipated and momentous new publishing initiatives . . . beginning this fall in the all-new Archie #1!

This September, a new day is dawning in Riverdale as New York Times bestselling writer, Edgar Award and Philip K. Dick Award winner, and Eisner Award nominee Ben H. Winters joins multiple Eisner Award–winning artist Fábio Moon, rising star artist Nick Cagnetti and multiple Shuster Award-winning cover artist Stuart Immonen to reintroduce America’s favorite teenager . . . and celebrate Archie’s 85th anniversary with a 21st-century testament to teenage idealism and the limitless joy of Archie Comics! 

For his entire life, 17-year-old Archie Andrews has had it all: adoring friends, football glory, and a natural charm that always seems to make him the center of attention. Now, through his eyes, experience the warmth and wonder of Riverdale and its near-infinite roster of residents—the popular kids, the endearing oddballs, and everyone in between—as Archie embarks on a whirlwind, all-star adventure through his town’s past, present, and future . . . beginning with a local film festival that’s about to turn everything upside down! And, at the center of it all, lies an enigmatic paradox that only Archie’s pal Jughead Jones can possibly unravel . . . Plus: Puzzles! Pin-ups! Bountiful bonus stories! And a veritable sweet shop of surprises that all link to the same inextricable mystery . . . Finally, your antidote for postmodern malaise has arrived. Welcome to the all-new Archie #1!

Archie #1 arrives September 2026.

Archie #1

Then, just a short step behind the all-new Archie #1 by Ben H. Winters and Fábio Moon, the new Archie Comics line at Oni Press grows with two more must-read series:

Next: In October, Hugo Award nominee Corinna Bechko and Eisner Award nominee Kano conjure a new spell of magic and mischief in Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1! 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. 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 debuts October 2026.

Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1

Then, in November, the inferno begins in Archie in Hell #1! In another time, in another Riverdale, Archie Andrews’ radiant life is about to turn pitch black. Separated from his friends and bound by a terrible curse, there’s only one way to save Archie: to damn him. But he won’t be alone for long . . . In the footsteps of Archie’s hit horror series, Archie in Hell, join multiple Eisner Award winner Patrick Horvath and Eisner Award nominee Tyler Crook as they forge a brand-new legend of Archie horror, leaving a blood-stained trail from 1690 to the present day.

Archie in Hell #1 arrives November 2026.

Archie in Hell #1

Timed to coincide with the 85th anniversary of Archie’s’ first appearance in Pep Comics #22 in 1941, the new partnership between Oni Press and Archie Comics will soon be followed by a new line of compact comic collections and deluxe graphic novels to be published by Oni this coming fall, in addition to Archie Comics’ publishing and licensing collaborations, as well as a new live-action feature film written by Eisner Award winner Tom King and produced by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller for Universal Pictures in the years ahead.

Preview: Archie Comics 85th Anniversary Presents: Archie’s Movie Mania #1

Archie Comics 85th Anniversary Presents: Archie’s Movie Mania #1

(W) Jamie Lee Rotante (A) Steven Butler

Summertime is here and blockbuster movies are already starting to heat up movie theater screens all over the globe! Of course, Archie and his extended group of friends are going to get in on the action! First, the Superteens and the Power Pets take on some souped up zoo animals in an all-out brawl! But who’s the evil mastermind behind all the chaos? Then, Veronica Lodge and Ginger Lopez battle it out to be the next best fashion critic! Inspired by upcoming movies like : Masters of the Universe, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and The Devil Wears Prada 2, plus plenty more homages to notable movies throughout Archie’s history, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got extra popcorn before diving into this fun-filled issue!

Archie Comics 85th Anniversary Presents: Archie's Movie Mania #1

Preview: Free Comic Book Day 2026: World of Archie

Free Comic Book Day 2026: World of Archie

(W) Various (A) Various

Free at participating comic book stores on May 2, 2026.

Celebrate Archie Comics’ milestone 85th anniversary with this collection of fun, all ages stories! You probably already know Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and even that mischief maker Reggie, as well as everyone’s favorite teen witch, Sabrina, and those musical, mystical Josie and the Pussycats. Still, there’s a whole WORLD of Archie characters to explore. This collection spotlights some of the expanded Archie universe and showcases why Archie and his fri ends have been the coolest for nearly nine decades! Featuring the work of Archie fan favorite creators including Dan Parent, Holly G!, Timmy Heague, Jamie L. Rotante, Craig Boldman, Steven and Lily Butler, and more!

Free Comic Book Day 2026: World of Archie

Preview: Archie Game Galaxy

Archie Game Galaxy

(W) Holly G! (A) Holly G! (I) Bob Smith (L) Jack Morelli (C) Glenn Whitmore

Archie and his friends get their game on in this BRAND NEW video game story, just in time for the The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! While Betty is tasked with feeding Sabrina’s mischievous cat, Salem, the gang decides to join her. Things get wild when Jughead discovers an old gaming console and powers it up—suddenly, they’re all sucked into the game! Now trapped in a dazzling universe filled with quirky planets and unique challenges, Salem becomes their unexpected guide through this vibrant realm. Together, they must navigate wacky worlds and tackle hilarious obstacles as they work to find their way back home. With teamwork and friendship at the forefront, will they conquer the cosmos and return before it’s time for Salem’s next meal? Join them on this uproarious journey full of laughter, adventure, and interstellar surprises!

Preview: Archie x Army of Darkness #2

Archie x Army of Darkness #2

Writer: Erik Burnham
Artist: Bill Galvan
Covers: Francesco Francavilla (A), Bill Galvan (B), Laura Braga (C), Craig Cermak (D), Stuart Sayger (E)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Horror/humor | $4.99 | Teen

IT’S A DEADITE PARTY! Reggie’s lake house soirée was supposed to be the social event of the season, but now it may prove to be the town of Riverdale’s swan song! Following Archie Andrews’s unwitting awakening of the Army of Darkness, chaos — in the form of an undead horde — has descended upon the shore. With slavering evil literally at their doorstep, the gang has only one hope of making it out alive — the Savior of S-Mart, one Ashley J. Williams. Unluckily for them, the Chosen One’s car currently has four flat tires! Amateur mechanics ERIK BURNHAM and BILL GALVAN pop the hood and supercharge the adventure in Archie X Army of Darkness #2 — featuring nitrous-boosted covers from GALVAN, FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA, LAURA BRAGA, CRAIG CERMAK, and STUART SAYGER!

Archie x Army of Darkness #2

Preview: Archie & Friends: Space Adventures

Archie & Friends: Space Adventures

(W) Dan Parent, Angelo DeCesare, Bill Golliher (A) Dan Parent, Fernando Ruiz, Gisèle Lagacé

Archie and his friends go INTERGALACTIC in this BRAND NEW Space-Age story! When Archie and the gang gets ready to head into space on a rocket Dilton built, everything goes smoothly, until the spacecraft enters a realm where it becomes lost. With the teens LOST IN SPACE, it’s going to take someone out of this world to save them — someone like COSMO THE MIGHTY MARTIAN! All that plus over 30 pages of intergalactic adventures!

Archie & Friends: Space Adventures

ComicsPRO 2026: Oni Press Reveals Stacked Slate of Retailer Giveaways with Archie, Mind MGMT: New & Improved, Murder Drones, (Classified), and more!

In advance of the upcoming ComicsPRO Comic Book Industry Meeting in Glendale, CA from February 18th to February 21st, Oni Press has revealed a slew of giveaways for participating ComicsPRO retailers from some of the most high-profile and hotly anticipated comics of 2026, including the upcoming launch of the ARCHIE publishing line; this summer’s paranoia-inducing introduction of New York Times best-selling creator Matt Kindt’s (BRZRKRFLUX HOUSE imprint with MIND MGMT: NEW & IMPROVED and FORT PSYCHO; and the record-breaking MURDER DRONES series, adapting the global hit animation phenomenon from Glitch Productions. In addition, signed, advance copies of several of Oni’s most acclaimed, upcoming graphic novel collections will be available — including the psychedelic sci-fi adventure by BENJAMIN by Ben H. Winters (EC’s Cruel UniverseThe Last Policeman Trilogyand Leomacs (EC’s Epitaphs from the Abyss, DC Black Label’s Rogues); the bloody satire FREE FOR ALL by Harvey Award winner Patrick Horvath (Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees); and the beautifully bloody western CAVE GRAVE by cartoonist Shawn Kuruneru (The Goddamn Tragedy).

Plus: Oni presents signings and appearances all weekend long from a distinguished roster of creators including Juan Gedeon (TO BE REVEALED!), Patrick Horvath (ARCHIE IN HELL, FREE FOR ALL), Brian Hurtt (FORT PSYCHO), Matt Kindt (MIND MGMT: NEW & IMPROVED), Curt Pires (TO BE REVEALED!), Ben H. Winters (BENJAMIN, EC’s CRUEL UNIVERSE), and more surprise guests!

Here’s a complete listing of exclusive giveaways that retailers can look forward to as Oni Press prepares to unleash an epic slate of news and announcements this February at ComicsPRO 2026:

“ARCHIE TEASER” PIN SET
ART BY KANO
[LIMITED TO 500 COPIES] 

“ARCHIE TEASER” PIN SET

ARCHIE TEASER POSTER
ART BY KANO 
[LIMITED TO 200 COPIES]

ARCHIE TEASER POSTER

FORT PSYCHO ART PRINT (11”x17”)
ART BY BRIAN HURTT
SIGNED BY MATT KINDT & BRIAN HURTT
[LIMITED TO 250 COPIES]

FORT PSYCHO ART PRINT (11”x17”)

[CLASSIFIED] ART PRINT (11”x17”)
ART BY JUAN GEDEON
SIGNED BY CURT PIRES & JUAN GEDEON 
[LIMITED TO 250 COPIES] 

[CLASSIFIED] ART PRINT (11”x17”)

MURDER DRONES #1 COMICSPRO VARIANT
ART BY JO MI-GYEONG
[LIMITED TO 250 COPIES]

MURDER DRONES #1 COMICSPRO VARIANT

BENJAMIN HC
SIGNED BY BEN H. WINTERS
[LIMITED TO 100 COPIES – WHILE SUPPLIES LAST] 

BENJAMIN HC

CAVE GRAVE: WILD WEST TALES HC
SIGNED BY SHAWN KURUNERU
[LIMITED TO 100 COPIES – WHILE SUPPLIES LAST] 

CAVE GRAVE: WILD WEST TALES HC

FREE FOR ALL HC 
SIGNED BY PATRICK HORVATH
[LIMITED TO 100 COPIES – WHILE SUPPLIES LAST] 

FREE FOR ALL HC
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