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, Dan Parent Pencils: Pat Kennedy, Dan Parent Inks: Jim Amash, Bob Smith Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli Cover: Dan Parent On Sale Date: 8/30 192-page, full color digest $9.99 U.S.
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! Rancher Nevada Jones teaches Archie and the gang an important lesson in self-reliance, while GHOST FOX, the heroic son of THE FOX makes his return to Riverdale and tries to keep a low profile.
Script: Various Art: Various Cover: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña 978-1-64576-861-6 $15.99 US / $19.99 CAN 4 7/8 x 6 9/16” 1000 pp, Full Color Direct Market On-Sale Date: 8/2
We’ve got 1,000 more pages of hijinks and hilarity for our adoring fans! In this oversized, PRESTIGE collection of entertaining Archie Comics stories!
Script: Ian Flynn, Tom DeFalco Art: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Dan Parent, Jim Amash, Bob Smith Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli Cover: Francis Bonnet, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 3/22 192-page, full color digest $9.99 U.S.
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “Roam on the Range,” Archie is excited—Mr. Lodge said that if he helped out with his cattle drive, he’ll pay for Archie’s next date with Veronica. Nevada Jones points out these drives take months. That’s news to Archie. Nevada agrees to let him out of his contract if he helps him get as far as the next town. Does Archie have what it takes to brave the rain and wind, burning day and freezing nights?
Then, in “Presenting Pow-Girl,” Pureheart is in battle with the Rampaging Rebound! Pow-Girl appears on the scene and attempts to aid Pureheart and prove her worth as a future Mighty Crusader. Unfortunately, due to her inexperience, chaos ensues!
Script: Ian Flynn Art: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Steven Butler Inks: Bob Smith, Jim Amash Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli Cover: Dan Parent, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 3/15 192-page, full color comic $9.99 U.S.
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “Real Horse Power,” Betty and Veronica are on Lodge’s ranch. The newly hired manager, Nevada Jones, is a bit much—does Mr. Jones really need to wear the mask? But when the horses spook and stampede, he’s immediately chasing them down. Betty joins the chase and helps to lasso the wild stallions!
Then, in “The Foxy New Kid,” Kevin asks Veronica to help him out with an important request. The new kid—Shinji—is really cool but also mysterious. He can’t get a read on him. But when the two of them decide to just confront him, he’s nowhere to be found. Instead, they get ambushed by Ghost Fox. Why are they after Shinji? Who hired them? What’s their scheme?
Script: Tom DeFalco, Francis Bonnet Art: Bill Galvan, Rex Lindsey, Ben Galvan Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli, Rex Lindsey Cover: Francis Bonnet, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 2/8 192-page, full color digest $9.99 U.S.
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, Little Betty and Veronica are touring the Montgomery Military Academy, at Veronica’s uncle’s suggestion. The school’s Commandant assigns the Boy Buddies to escort the girls. But Betty and Veronica notice someone that catches their eye… and it’s not a cute boy! The two are on the case to track down someone they think might be up to no good, with the Boy Buddies by their sides!
Finally, in “Ransomware Beware,” Lodge Industries was hit with a ransomware attack. If Mr. Lodge doesn’t pay $100 million, all of the company’s computers could be wiped. This looks like a job for Detective Fu Chang! Fu Chang believes the hackers have been posing as high school students. With his guidance and mentoring, Archie volunteers to go undercover and pretend to be a master hacker with the hopes of being recruited by them so he can expose their operation! But can Archie pull of this hi-tech heist?
Script: Dan Parent, Ian Flynn, Tom DeFalco Art: Dan Parent, James Fry, Pat and Tim Kennedy Inks: Bob Smith, Jim Amash Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli Cover: Bill Golliher, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 1/25 192-page, full color digest, $9.99
THREE BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “Be Your Valentine!” Veronica keeps getting valentines dropped into her locker from a secret admirer. They seem very romantic, and she’s intrigued. Then when she hides out to sneak a look at her admirer, she notices it’s someone she’d never expect! Who is it, and what does he really want?
Then, in “The Ultimate Test,” superhero Mr. Justice touches down in Pembrooke. And he’s tasked with something of supreme importance: being Cheryl Blossom’s life coach! But will the job of making sure Cheryl Blossom treats others with kindness be the toughest mission Mr. Justice has ever been on?
Finally, Betty and Veronica stumble upon a super-battle between Steel Sterling and the Blue Bison, a hulking brute who possesses even greater strength than Steel. Noting that Archie is a big fan of Steel, the girls compete with each other to get an autograph during the super-battle, causing even more visual chaos. Will they get in Steel’s way of victory?
Script: Bill Golliher, Tom DeFalco Art: Bill Golliher, Pat & Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli Cover: Bill Golliher, Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 10/26 192-page, full color comic $8.99 U.S.
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “More Doom and Gloom,“ Archie can’t shake the feeling that something strange is happening in Riverdale after he and Jughead come across a mysterious lab in the woods. Then it hits Archie: he remembers that lab from childhood—it belongs to the evil Mad Doctor Doom! He also remembers the two children who foiled his plans for world domination in the past—but will they be able to stop him this time?
Then, in “The Power Pets Return!” Archie’s dog Vader has noticed that while the Superteens often work together, Evilheart (Reggie) enjoys playing practical jokes on Pureheart (Archie). Trying to steer Reggie in the right direction, Vader enlists the other Power Pets to help him prevent these practical jokes once and for all!
Script: Dan Parent, Tom DeFalco Art: Dan Parent, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Jim Amash Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli Cover: Francis Bonnet, Rex Lindsey, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 10/12 192-page, full color comic, $8.99 U.S.
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First in “A Very Cosmo Halloween!” Cosmo the Merry Martian—or someone who looks an awful lot like Cosmo—crashes the Lodge Halloween Ball. Fortunately, this year it’s science fiction-themed! Cosmo tries to warn the teens of an impending invasion—but will they be able to tell them apart from the costumed aliens at the party?
Then, in “Here Come the Power Pets!” The Superteens battle an evil villain called Snowboy. As Snowboy uses his powers to put the Superteens in a deep freeze, Archie’s beloved dog Vegas realizes that he’s got to find a way to rescue them. He gathers Vader, Hot Dog and Carmel and convinces them to join him. Our new heroes become the Power Pets, but do they have what it to rescue their humans?
Script: Ron Robbins, Tom DeFalco Art: Jeff Shultz, Pat & Tim Kennedy, Jim Amash Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli Cover: Bill Golliher, Dan Parent On Sale Date: 8/31 192-page, full color comic $8.99 U.S.
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES: First, in “Wooden it Be Nice,” while the gang is at the annual Riverdale Fall Carnival, a loud noise transforms Betty into a wooden puppet, hoping to become a real girl! Will her wish be granted in this fun take on the classic Pinocchio story?
Then, in “Only the Strong Survive,” Pepper decides to help Melody become more self-reliant by taking her on a camping trip. Pepper’s plan is to have Melody take copious notes on how to set up a camping site and survive off the land. Melody proves to be inept at everything… except attracting teenage boys!
