From the latest Archie Horror masterpiece Vampironica to the wild DC Comics crossover Archie Meets Batman ’66, here’s your first look at the July 2018 solicits from Archie Comics!
ARCHIE HORROR
VAMPIRONICA #4
Script by Greg and Megan Smallwood.
Art by Greg Smallwood, Jack Morelli.
Cover A by Greg Smallwood.
Cover B by Francesco Francavilla.
Cover C by Fiona Staples.
$3.99 | 32 pgs. | JULY 18
From Archie Comics: NEW ONGOING SERIES! The vampire siege on Riverdale begins! Will Veronica lead the town towards salvation… or doom?
ARCHIE
ARCHIE #32
Script by Mark Waid, Ian Flynn.
Art by Audrey Mok, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Jack Morelli.
Cover A by Audrey Mok.
Cover B by Robert Hack with Kelly Fitzpatrick.
Cover C by Peter Krause with Rosario “Tito” Peña.
$3.99 | 32 pgs. | JULY 4
From Archie Comics: It all comes down to this! The Riverdale gang—held hostage by Cheryl Blossom’s father! Reggie—at last paying for his crimes! And when all is said and done, Riverdale is turned upside down once more!
ARCHIE MEETS BATMAN ‘66 #1
Script by Jeff Parker, Michael Moreci.
Art by Dan Parent, J. Bone, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Jack Morelli.
Cover A by Michael Allred with Laura Allred.
Cover B by Derek Charm.
Cover C by Francesco Francavilla.
Cover D by Sandy Jarrell with Kelly Fitzpatrick.
Cover E by Dan Parent with J. Bone and Rosario “Tito” Peña.
Cover F by Ty Templeton.
$3.99 | 32 pgs. | JULY 18
From Archie Comics: Two iconic comic book characters meet up for the FIRST TIME in this historic crossover mini-series! A battle in Gotham City extends its reach into Riverdale—with Mr. Lodge becoming enemy #1 of the dynamic duo! Now it’s up to Veronica to recruit some help and place a call… to the Batcave!
JUGHEAD: THE HUNGER #7
Script by Frank Tieri.
Art by Pat and Tim Kennedy, Joe Eisma, Bob Smith, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli.
Cover A by Adam Gorham.
Cover B by Tyler Boss.
Cover C by Michael Walsh with Josh Hixson.
$3.99 | 32 pgs. | JULY 11
From Archie Comics: While Jughead confronts Reggie and his pack, the Coopers are done fooling around and send in the big guns for Jug. Will he—and his sister Jellybean—survive the chaos? Plus, a member of the Riverdale gang makes a startling decision that will change EVERYTHING!
JUGHEAD: THE HUNGER VOL. 1 (TR)
Script by Frank Tieri.
Art by Pat and Tim Kennedy, Joe Eisma, Bob Smith, Jim Amash, Matt Herms.
Cover by Michael Walsh.
978-1-68255-901-7 | $17.99 US – $19.99 CAN | 6 5/8 x 10 3/16” | TR
144 pp, Full Color | JULY 18
From Archie Comics: Jughead Jones has always had an insatiable appetite… but what if his hunger came from a sinister place? When a murderous menace is on the prowl, taking the lives of some of the most well-known and esteemed inhabitants of Riverdale, Jughead and his family’s dark legacy comes to light in this horrifying collection for TEEN+ readers.
ARCHIE SUPERTEENS VS. CRUSADERS #2
Script by Ian Flynn, David Williams, Gary Martin.
Art by Kelsey Shannon, David Williams, Gary Martin, Jack Morelli.
Cover A by David Williams, Gary Martin, Kelsey Shannon – Connecting Cover 2.
Cover B by David Williams, Gary Martin – B&W Cover.
$3.99 | 32 pgs. | JULY 25
From Archie Comics: Archie Comics’ two superhero teams THE SUPERTEENS and THE MIGHTY CRUSADERS face off against the evil Dr. Zardox in the conclusion to this epic to-issue crossover event!
BETTY & VERONICA: VIXENS #8
Script by Jamie Lee Rotante.
Art by Sanya Anwar, Elaina Unger, Rachel Deering.
Cover A by Sanya Anwar.
Cover B by Veronica Fish.
Cover C by Sandra Lanz.
$3.99 | 32 pgs. | JULY 18
From Archie Comics: NEW STORY ARC! “Hunted,” Pt 3: As more women go missing in Riverdale, the Vixens worry that they may have been used as a pawn in someone’s evil scheme. They need to come up with a plan to save the missing ladies—but is it too late?
BETTY & VERONICA: VIXENS VOL. 1 (TR)
Script by Jamie L. Rotante.
Art by Eva Cabrera, Elaina Unger, Rachel Deering.
Cover by Fiona Staples.
978-1-68255-899-7 | $14.99 US – $15.99 CAN | 6 5/8 x 10 3/16” | TR
136 pp, Full Color | JULY4
From Archie Comics: Betty and Veronica assemble the Vixens: a squad brought together to take out the dangerous Southside Serpents gang. These aren’t “Archie’s Girls”—they’re starting a revolution in Riverdale!
ARCHIE CLASSIC
ARCHIE AND ME COMICS DIGEST #9
Script by Dan Parent.
Art by Bill Galvan, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli.
Cover by Bill Galvan, Rosario “Tito” Peña.
$6.99 | 128 pgs. | JULY 25
From Archie Comics: BRAND NEW LEAD STORY: “Hot or NOT!” Riverdale is having a heat wave, and the gang is just trying to stay cool—Veronica’s mansion is the only option for a cool retreat, but she’s away on vacation. What will they do?
ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #290
Script by Dan Parent.
Art by Bill Golliher, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli.
Cover by Bill Galvan, Rosario “Tito” Peña.
$6.99 | 192 pgs. | JULY 4
From Archie Comics: BRAND NEW LEAD STORY: “Lost & Confounded” Archie, Betty and Kevin have jobs as counselors at summer camp. When a little girl loses her teddy bear, it becomes a mad dash to find it. What lengths will the counselors go to save the day for a homesick kid?
ARCHIE’S BIG BOOK VOL. 4: FAIRY TALES (TR)
Script by Various.
Art by Various.
Cover by Dan Parent.
978-1-68255-903-1 | $19.99 US – $11.99 CAN | 6 5/8 x 10” | TR
224 pp, Full Color | JULY 25
From Archie Comics: Take a magical trip down Storybook Lane with this collection of the best fairy tale stories ever told in Riverdale! From glass slippers to giant beanstalks and yellow brick roads to tales from under the seas, this classic collection will have you entertained for hours!
BETTY AND VERONICA FRIENDS FOREVER: TRAVEL TALES #1
Script by Bill Golliher.
Art by Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli.
Cover by Dan Parent.
$2.99 | 24 pgs. | JULY 11
From Archie Comics: Classic Betty and Veronica-style stories are back with this collection of fun tales that see the two iconic BFFs travel the world and get into all kinds of international adventures!
B&V FRIENDS JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #263
Script by Bill Golliher.
Art by Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli.
Cover by Jeff Shultz, Rosario “Tito” Peña.
$6.99 | 192 pgs. | JULY 18
From Archie Comics: BRAND NEW LEAD STORY: “The Empress’s New Clothes!” Queen Veronica has it all… yet she still wants more! Tired of Veronica’s spoiled ways, handmaiden Betty promises the Queen a new dress that’s invisible to all those beneath her. Will Queen Veronica’s new wardrobe suit her needs or will she be in for a surprise?
WORLD OF ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #80
Script by Dan Parent.
Art by Jeff Shultz, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli.
Cover by Bill Golliher, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña.
$6.99 | 192 pgs. | JULY 11
From Archie Comics: BRAND NEW LEAD STORY: “We Can Work it Out!” Pop Tate opens a snack bar on the beach and hires Archie and Betty to work there. But when Betty gets sick, Jughead fills in and things go awry—especially when they run out of food and have to improvise!
