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Secret Origins of Riverdale Werewolves Revealed in Archie Previews for 8/22

Published Mon, 20 Aug 2018 17:30:02 -0500

Archie Comics has released previews of all of their comics hitting stores this week, including Jughead: The Hunger #8, Betty & Veronica Vixens #9, The Fox Vol. 2, and World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #1. Check 'em out below.

JUGHEAD: THE HUNGER #8

Riverdale has been the focal point of the war between the werewolf Joneses and the werewolf hunter Coopers for centuries. Join us for this special issue as we examine how the conflict has affected not only these two warring families—but the very town of Riverdale itself.

Script: Frank Tieri
Art: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Joe Eisma, Bob Smith, Ryan Jampole, Matt Herms, Andre Szymanowicz, Jack Morelli
Cover: Adam Gorham
Variant Covers: Djibril Morrissette-Phan, Cary Nord
On Sale Date: 8/22
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

BETTY AND VERONICA VIXENS #9

"Hunted," Pt 4: This is it! It's the take down of the century as the Vixens battle for the fate of all women in Riverdale—and everywhere! There's just one problem: will the girl gang ever be allowed back in their hometown again?

Script: Jamie Lee Rotante
Art: Eva Cabrera, Elaina Unger, Matt Herms, Rachel Deering
Cover: Sanya Anwar
Variant Covers: Paulina Ganucheau, Devaki Neogi
On Sale Date: 8/22
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

THE FOX VOL. 2: FOX HUNT

Paul Patton, Jr. is dealing with the reality that his son wants to be a superhero like his father; the very thing Paul no longer wishes to be himself. However, a psychopathic philanthropist won't let Paul end his dual identity when he puts a million-dollar bounty on The Fox's head! Collects FOX HUNT issues #1-5!

Script: Mark Waid and Dean Haspiel
Art: Dean Haspiel, Allen Passalaqua, Rachel Deering, John Workman
Cover: Dean Haspiel
978-1-68255-887-4
$14.99 US/$16.99 CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16"
TR
136 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 8/22

WORLD OF ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #81

Brand New Lead Story: "Supply and Demand!" – It's back to school time, and the gang is outraged to see the teachers having to spend their own money to supply their classrooms. The gang pools their resources to donate to the school. But when Veronica sees all of this, she decides she'll kick it up a notch and help in her own way… Lodge style!

Script: Dan Parent
Art: Bill Golliher, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Pat and Tim Kennedy, Bob Smith, Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 8/22
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.