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Cosmo Flies, Vampironica Returns, and so does Your Pal Archie- Archie March 2018 Solicits

The new action series, Cosmo, continus its run, Riverdale gets a Free Comic Book Day release, Vampironica returns as well as Your Pal Archie, and Archie gets a 1000-page collection release. All this and more comes from the Archie Comics March 2018 solicitations. Details below.

FCBD 2018 –  RIVERDALE
Set in the same universe as the hit CW series, this issue gives us a peek into all the secrets Pop Tate overhears in his day-to-day business, told through four vignettes in four different booths!
Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa & Various
Art: Joe Eisma, Andre Szymanowicz, John Workman
FCBD 2018 – Riverdale CVR A Reg: CW Photo Cover

ARCHIE HORROR

JUGHEAD THE HUNGER #4
Who is Elena Cooper? Take a trip back through time to witness the history of the mysterious matriarch of the Cooper Underground and the threat she poses for Jughead in the present day!
Script: Frank Tieri
Art: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
Jughead: The Hunger #4 CVR A Reg: Adam Gorham
Jughead: The Hunger #4 CVR B Var: T. Rex
Jughead: The Hunger #4 CVR C Var: Michael Walsh
Ship Date: 2/21
On Sale Date: 3/7
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

VAMPIRONICA #1
NEW ONGOING SERIES! When Veronica is bitten by a centuries-old vampire, her thirst for blood threatens to turn Riverdale into a haven for the undead. Will she put an end to the vampire threat or give in to her blood lust?
Script: Greg and Megan Smallwood
Art:  Greg Smallwood, Jack Morelli
Vampironica #1 CVR A Reg: Greg Smallwood
Vampironica #1 CVR B Var: Francesco Francavilla
Vampironica #1 CVR C Var: Audrey Mok
Vampironica #1 CVR D Var: Djibril Morrissette-Phan
Vampironica #1 CVR E Var: Marguerite Sauvage
Ship Date: 2/28
On Sale Date: 3/14
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

NEW RIVERDALE

ARCHIE #29
The Blossom family secret has erupted, taking all of Riverdale by surprise—and that includes Cheryl and Jason! What's the truth about their long-lost father?
Script: Mark Waid, Ian Flynn
Art: Audrey Mok, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Jack Morelli
Archie #29 CVR A Reg: Audrey Mok
Archie #29 CVR B Var: Pete Woods
Archie #29 CVR C Var: Pete Woods
Ship Date: 3/7
On Sale Date: 3/21
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

THE ARCHIES #6
The Archies have the chance to record an album! And behind the control board is none other than music legends, BLONDIE! But will the iconic group help the Archies get through the wild world of the recording studio? Stay tuned.
Script: Alex Segura and Matt Rosenberg
Art: Joe Eisma, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
The Archies #6 CVR A Reg: Greg Smallwood
The Archies #6 CVR B Var: Dan Parent
The Archies #6 CVR B Var: Matthew Taylor
Ship Date: 3/14
On Sale Date: 3/28
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

RIVERDALE #11
From Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and the writers of the new CW series Riverdale, this ALL-NEW, ongoing comic series features stories set in between episodes of the new CW TV series Riverdale.
Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa & Various
Art: Thomas Pitilli, Andre Szymanowicz, John Workman
Riverdale #11 CVR A Reg: CW Photo Cover
Riverdale #11 CVR B Var:  CW Photo Cover
Ship Date: 2/21
On Sale Date: 3/7
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

RIVERDALE DIGEST #7
See how everything led to the CW's Riverdale TV show with this digest-sized collection featuring stories from our relaunched titles as well as classic Archie stories!
Script: Various
Art:  Various
Cover: CW Photo Cover
Ship Date: 3/7
On Sale Date: 3/21
128-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.

RIVERDALE VOL. 2 (TR)
From Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and the writers of the CW's Riverdale comes the second collection of the comic book set in the universe of the SMASH HIT TV series. RIVERDALE VOL. 2 collects issues 4-8 of the ongoing series.
Script: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Michael Grassi, Tessa Leigh Williams, Brian E. Paterson, Ross Maxwell, Will Ewing, Aaron Allen
Art: Thomas Pitilli, Joe Eisma, Andre Szymanowicz, John Workman, Janice Chiang
Cover: CW Photo Cover
978-1-68255-925-3
$17.99/$19.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16"
TR
144 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 3/28

ARCHIE ACTION

COSMO #3
Retailers: Combined initial orders matching or exceeding 75% of combined initial orders on issue #1 will receive an additional 10% discount.
Cosmo's moon mission gets messy when a nefarious new foe appears! Can the Martian crew turn the tables on the vicious Venus princess, Cleo, or will they succumb to her will?
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Tracy Yardley, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
Cosmo #3 CVR A Reg: Tracy Yardley
Cosmo #3 CVR B Var: Jen Hernandez
Cosmo #3 CVR C Var: Dan Schoening
Ship Date: 2/21
On Sale Date: 3/7
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

ARCHIE CLASSIC

ARCHIE AND ME COMICS DIGEST #5
BRAND NEW LEAD STORY: "Foot Fallout." When Archie sustains an injury at Lodge Manor, Veronica rolls out the red carpet to nurse his wounds—but Mr. Lodge is less than eager to accommodate the new houseguest!
Script: Francis Bonnet
Art: Bill Golliher, Bob Smith, Jack Morelli, Glenn Whitmore
Cover: Bill Galvan, Rosario "Tito" Peña
Ship Date: 2/21
On Sale Date: 3/7
128-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.

ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #287
BRAND NEW LEAD STORY: "Disaster Movie!"  Archie gets the chance to star in Hollywood blockbuster flick—at least he thinks he's the star! The rest of the cast and crew may not agree!
Script: Angelo DeCesare
Art: Jeff Shultz
Cover: Dan Parent
Ship Date: 2/28
On Sale Date: 3/14
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.

ARCHIE 1000 PAGE COMICS TREASURY (TR)
We've unearthed a treasure trove of over 1000 pages of Archie's best and brightest stories!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan Parent
978-1-68255-923-9
$14.99/$16.99 CAN
4 7/8 x 6 9/16"
TR
1000 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 3/21

BETTY AND VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #261
BRAND NEW LEAD STORY: "Movie Mix-Up!" Archie gets a taste of his own medicine when Betty and Veronica double-book dates for the same night as a movie outing with Archie!
Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Dan Parent
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Rosario "Tito" Peña
Ship Date: 2/21
On Sale Date: 3/7
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.

WORLD OF ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #77
BRAND NEW LEAD STORY: "Game Plan." Archie's new job is seriously interfering with his video game time—unless he can find a way to merge the two!
Script: Angelo DeCesare
Art: Bill Galvan
Cover: Bill Golliher, Bob Smith, Rosario "Tito" Peña
Ship Date: 3/14
On Sale Date: 3/21
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.

YOUR PAL ARCHIE VOL. 1 (TR)
Classic-style Archie makes his return in this ALL-NEW, ALL-AGES collection from Ty Templeton and Dan Parent! Join Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead and all your favorite characters from Riverdale as they embark on fun-filled adventures and high school hijinks!
Script: Ty Templeton
Art: Dan Parent, Ty Templeton, Andre Szymanowicz, Jack Morelli
Cover: Dan Parent
978-1-68255-921-5
$17.99/$19.99CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16"
TR
144 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 3/7

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