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Secret Affairs, Corpse Reanimation, and Beach Invasions in Tomorrow's Archie Comics

Published Tue, 01 Jan 2019 15:30:26 -0600

Archie Comic is kicking off 2019 with a bunch of new comics in stores tomorrow, and unlike some lazy publishers whose name will go unmentioned *cough*MARVEL*hack*, they actually bothered to send out previews for them. Starting with Archie #701, in which the Riverdale gang's Summer vacation secrets continue to cause trouble…

ARCHIE #701
Archie Andrews has a secret— and he's not the only one! These days, it seems like everyone in Riverdale has something to hide— but when their perfect small town life is rocked by a mysterious surprise, the truth starts tumbling out. Part 2 of "How I wasted my summer vacation!"
Script: Nick Spencer
Art: Marguerite Sauvage, Jack Morelli
Cover: Marguerite Sauvage
Variant Covers: Jen Bartel, Thomas Pitilli
On Sale Date: 1/2
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

And Archie 1941 #4, in which Archie and the gang storm the beach…

ARCHIE 1941 #4
Archie is headed into action while the world watches and waits. Meanwhile, times are tough at home in Riverdale, while shortages are leading to impending rations, tensions are mounting. However, despite an uncertain future, unexpected relationships begin to form.
Script: Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn
Art: Peter Krause, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Jack Morelli
Cover: Peter Krause, Kelly Fitzpatrick
Variant Covers: Jon Lam, Cory Smith
On Sale Date: 1/2
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

Or Jughead: The Hunger #11, in which necromancy is a matter of if at first you don't succeed…

JUGHEAD: THE HUNGER #11
The monstrous conclusion of "Frankenmoose Meets the Wolf Jug"! Who will win the battle of Riverdale's answer to Universal's classic movie monsters? Find out in this issue—as well as who, or what, might be returning from the grave…
Script: Frank Tieri
Art: Joe Eisma, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
Cover: Adam Gorham
Variant Covers: Sandy Jarrell, Cory Smith w/ Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 1/2
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.

And more:

BETTY & ME VOL. 1 (TP)
For 200 issues, Riverdale's favorite girl-next-door had her own spotlight series. In the first volume of this collection, check out Betty's adventures alongside the whole gang!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan DeCarlo
978-1-68255-889-8
$10.99 US/$11.99 CAN
5 1/4 x 8"
TR
224 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 1/2

MIGHTY CRUSADERS VOL. 1 (TP)
The mightiest team of superheroes are back! A throw down with a prehistoric terror in the heart of Washington D.C. sets the stage for the dramatic return of a wayward hero! Meanwhile, half a world away, a sinister plan begins to awaken an ancient evil! PLUS: The New Crusaders have no time to rest as a new threat attacks Impact City. Can the New Crusaders pull themselves together and avert catastrophe? Collects issues 1-4 of MIGHTY CRUSADERS and the entirety of NEW CRUSADERS: DARK TOMORROW.
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Kelsey Shannon, Alitha Martinez, Rick Bryant, Matt Herms, Stephen Downer, Jack Morelli
Cover: Kelsey Shannon
978-1-68255-857-7
$12.99 US/$14.99 CAN
6 5/8 x 10 3/16"
TR
120 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 1/2

ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #295
Brand New Lead Story: "The Case of the Long Con" – Archie is in trouble at Pop's because he hasn't paid his tab. He swears he'll pay it—but his wallet's gone missing! Cue Detective Sam Hill, on the scene and ready to crack this mystery!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Jeff Shultz, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Golliher, Jim Amash, Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 1/2
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.

BETTY & VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #269
Brand New Lead Story: "Catnapped!" When Betty's beloved cat Caramel goes missing, it's up to her and Veronica to find him—but Veronica takes the search a bit too far!
Script: Bill Golliher
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Jeff Shultz, Rosario "Tito" Peña
On Sale Date: 1/2
192-page, full color comic
$6.99 U.S.