Script: Ian Flynn, Tom DeFalco Pencils: Pat Kennedy, Steven Butler Inks: Bob Smith, Lily Butler Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli Cover: Dan Parent On Sale Date: 9/6 192-page, full color digest $9.99 U.S.
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! Mr. Lodge tries to make the “Western of Tomorrow,” but Nevada Jones has to save him from the nightmare of today in this Westworld-inspired story! Then, when the proceeds for a charity cricket match suddenly go missing, it’s up to Betty, Veronica, Raj and Jake Chang to unmask the Cricket Crook.
Script: Ian Flynn, Francis Bonnet Pencils: Steven Butler, Rex Lindsey Inks: Lily Butler, Rex Lindsey Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli, Rex Lindsey Cover: Francis Bonnet, Dan Parent On Sale Date: 8/2 192-page, full color digest $9.99 U.S.
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! Captain Commando makes an appearance at the Lodge Water Park and comes face-to-fin with an unexpected visitor! And Detective Fu Chang is on the case at the Riverdale Museum in a fun Knives Out parody!
Script: Tom DeFalco, Dan Parent Art: Steven Butler, Dan Parent, Lily Butler, Bob Smith Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli Cover: Dan Parent On Sale Date: 6/21 192-page, full color digest $9.99 U.S.
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “Twister Trauma,” Captain Flag and Pureheart are battling Tom Twister—a super-villain with the ability to turn into a tornado-like creature! Tom Twister’s primary target: the post office! Can the two heroes stop him from whipping up a mail-storm?!
Then, a new viral FlipFlop dance has taken over Riverdale, and it’s all anyone wants to do at Veronica’s pool party. There’s just one problem: it’s a couple’s dance. Poor Ethel doesn’t know who to team up with—Jughead or her new crush Charlie?
Script: Francis Bonnet, Dan Parent Art: Steven Butler, Dan Parent, Lily Butler, Bob Smith Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli Cover: Dan Parent On Sale Date: 5/17 192-page, full color digest $9.99 U.S.
TWO BRAND-NEW STORIES! First, in “Power Pet Peeves,” the Superteens get word that a handful of supervillains are loose in Riverdale. As the team goes to stop these villains, the Power Pets tag along unnoticed. But when our teen superheroes come face-to-face with a villainous bank robber, the Power Pets leap into action!
Then, in ” Penny Makes Sense!” intrepid investigator Penny Parker is on an important case: find Archie’s missing book report! Hey, in Riverdale, anything can be exciting!
Script: Ian Flynn Art: Steven Butler, Lily Butler, Holly G, Bob Smith Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli Cover: Bill Golliher, Dan Parent On Sale Date: 4/12 192-page, full color digest $9.99 U.S.
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “Chain of Command,” Pureheart the Powerful teams up with the Crusaders! But will their powers combined be a match for Bronto, a humanoid rock monster bent on destruction?
Next, in “Mother’s Little Helper,” the hero She-Fox arrives in Riverdale on an important mission: to drive her son Shinji to school! But when terror strikes in the form of a dinosaur supervillain, will She-Fox need some help to take down the t-rex tyrant?
Script: Tom DeFalco, Ian Flynn Art: Bill Galvan, Steven Butler, Ben Galvan, Lily Butler Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli Cover: Francis Bonnet, Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 3/1 192-page, full color digest $9.99 U.S.
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “Danger at the Dig,” The Lodge Foundation is sponsoring an archaeological dig in the jungles near Coba, an ancient Maya city on the Yucatán Peninsula. Mr. Lodge has brought Little Betty & Veronica along to view history in the making. Unfortunately, Captain Valor, who is in charge of the site’s security, wishes Lodge had left the girls behind. The jungle is full of danger and predators. What mysteries and dangers will they face?
Then, in “Yacht’s Wrong with You?” Cheryl is jealous Veronica has a better yacht than her, so she hires a band of swashbuckling pirates to take it over and sink it. The pirates are a bit confused—they commandeer tankers on the open ocean, not personal boats on a lake. But money is money—so heave-ho! Fortunately, Veronica was expecting this sort of thing, so she hired Cpt. Commando to be her security! Does he have what it takes to thwart the pirates’ efforts?
Script: Ian Flynn Art: Steven Butler, Lily Butler, Jim Amash Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli Cover: Francis Bonnet, Rex Lindsey, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 2/15 192-page, full color digest $9.99 U.S.
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “Commando & Conquer,” Archie’s signed up the guys for a “boot camp” exercise program to prep for beach season. Unfortunately, he missed that it’s run by Cpt. Commando, who promises to make them into the next generation of Boy Buddies. Can the guys keep up with the Captain’s military-grade workouts?
Finally, in “Snap(shot) Decision,” Jughead is taking a photo-journalism class from Paul Patton when they’re ambushed by a super-villain who’s mad that Paul did an unflattering expose about them. It’s time for Paul Patton to don his costume as The Fox and save the day—but will this change Jughead’s mind about his passion for photo-journalism, or will it make him want to spring into action?
Script: Bill Golliher, Ian Flynn, Tom DeFalco Art: Bill Golliher, Jim Amash, Steven Butler, Lily Butler, Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli Cover: Bill Golliher, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 1/11 192-page, full color digest $9.99 U.S.
THREE BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “Frigid Frolic,” Jughead convinces Archie and Toni to join in a Frigid Frolic Fundraiser activity at the beach, (that’s an ocean swim in the dead of winter!) mainly because he hears there’s going to be great snacks afterwards. This gets Toni’s attention and Archie’s draw is the chance to meet some new girls. Reggie and Veronica overhear and plan to join in as well to show how tough they can be. Who will be able to withstand the cold and come out the chilly champion?
Then, in “Friendship is Magic,” superhero Darla Lang, aka DARKLING, comes face-to-face with another magically-powered teen: Sabrina the Teenage Witch! Sabrina’s got a problem; a portal has opened up in her aunts’ house and she has to get rid of it before she lets evil in. Will their combined power do the trick?
Finally, in “Vs the Sorceress Suprema,” Pureheart the Powerful and Steel Sterling team up to stop the beautiful sorceress SUPREMA, whose been stealing jewels all throughout Riverdale! But will their strength be a match against her cunning charm and beauty?
Script: Dan Parent, Ian Flynn Art: Dan Parent, Steven Butler, Bob Smith, Ben Galvan, Lily Butler Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli Cover: Francis Bonnet, Rex Lindsey, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 12/14 192-page, full color comic $8.99 U.S.
THREE BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “Snow Way!“ when Betty and Veronica make snowmen in front of Veronica’s mansion, Veronica decides to outdo Betty and make a high-fashion snow-woman. Even though it’s done mostly as a joke, it catches the eye of a holiday blogger and goes viral. Suddenly Veronica’s on Fashion TV with a whole runway of fashionable snow-people! But can she keep her cool enough to maintain this level of cold-weather celebrity?
Then, in “Expensive Stuffing,” Betty’s volunteering at the local animal rehabilitation center, when she’s tasked with a very special case—the superhero Captain Flag’s beloved pet eagle is sick! Does Betty have the know-how to bring this special super-powered animal back to health?
And last, Darkling returns in “She’s Goth What It Takes!” The new girl at Riverdale High has turned Archie’s head, but Darla Lang is no ordinary student – she’s got a host of magical powers and otherworldly monsters are hot on her trail. But can Darkling handle these frights without some down-to-earth help?
