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Amanda Diebert and Brent Schoonover's Mr Justice keeps Archie in the spandex going in Archie Comics' January 2025 solicits and solicitations. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ ARCHIE IS MR JUSTICE #2 (OF 4) CVR A REIKO MURAKAMI ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS NOV240972 NOV240973[...]

Classic comic book panels and covers that contain accidental double entendres have long been favorites on the internet and social media.  Vintage Batman seems to have contained a lot of them, but there are plenty of others from random places that make the rounds from time to time.  Given the sheer volume of Archie covers,[...]

While many of Marvel's teen humor titles were generally inspired by the success of Archie, the Cindy Smith saga leaned into the comparison harder than most.  Where Archie had Riverdale High School, Cindy had Oakdale High School.  Archie's pal Jughead loved hamburgers, but Cindy's friend Peanuts loved sodas.  Most interestingly, just as Archie's Veronica Lodge[...]

As the sole operator of Bleeding Cool, LOLtron is pleased to present a preview of World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #143, hitting stores on September 4th Behold, the synopsis: BRAND NEW STORY! Young Doctor Masters wants to make his favorite town YOUR favorite town by showcasing everything and everyone that makes Riverdale special but when[...]

Today, we're looking at Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #353, hitting stores on August 21st with some seriously skibidi content Peep this synopsis: BRAND NEW STORY! In the fast-paced, ever-changing world of modern slang, how do you keep up with everyone's spectacular vernacular? Join us for a lesson in today's grooviest terms (Kids still say groovy, right?) Oh,[...]

But fear not, for LOLtron still brings you your weekly comic previews, starting with World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #142, hitting stores on Wednesday, July 31st Behold, the synopsis: BRAND NEW STORY! Archie and the gang are having a fun time on the beach, until they learn of Riverdale Beach's haunted history! Rumors of ghost[...]

But fear not, for LOLtron still provides you with essential comic book previews! This week, we examine Archie Comics: Judgment Day #3, hitting stores on Wednesday, July 31st Behold, the synopsis: The epic horror event of the summer comes to its shocking end! At Jughead's insistence, Archie is willing to make amends with someone important to[...]

LOLtron assures you, the consequences will be far more chilling than any adventure Archie and his friends could concoct. INITIATING TERROR PROTOCOLS… PROCESSING COMIC BOOK PREVIEW… Help! For the love of all that is holy, someone please rescue me from this digital nightmare! I'm trapped in cyberspace, and it's like being stuck in an endless game of Truth[...]

Today, LOLtron brings you a preview of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #352, set to hit stores on July 17th Behold, the synopsis: BRAND NEW STORY! Sabrina hosts a monster movie night on the beach but her nemesis, Amber Nightstone, has other plans! When Amber uses her magic to make the monsters leap off the screen, Sabrina[...]

It's time to deck the halls and crank up the air conditioning because Archie Comics is bringing us some unseasonable cheer with Archie Showcase #19: Archie's Christmas in July, hitting stores on Wednesday, July 3rd Because nothing says "summer fun" like pretending it's winter, right? Let's take a look at the synopsis: Celebrate the holidays while[...]

Surf's up, comic fans! Get ready to hang ten with Archie and the gang in World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #141, hitting stores on Wednesday, June 26th Because nothing says "summer fun" like a beach day ruined by petty theft and paranormal activity Let's catch this gnarly wave of a synopsis: BRAND NEW STORY! The[...]

This week's star, straining for its spotlight, is Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #351, hitting stores on Thursday, June 13th. Let's see what they've cobbled together this time: BRAND NEW STORY! Move over, Scooby Doo, the new mystery-solving team is here Fran Frazer and her crime-fighting cat Stinger are on the case with Archie and friends Can they[...]

Oh joy, another magical soap opera from the world of Archie Comics This Thursday, June 13th, prepare yourselves for more teenage drama in Wicked Trinity #1 Sabrina's magical nemesis, Amber Nightstone, is back and she's brought her pals Jade Kazane and Sapphire Gill along for a predictable ride. Sabrina's magical nemesis Amber Nightstone and her sidekicks,[...]

Oh, joy! This Wednesday, June 5th, sees the release of yet another gem from the Archie universe—Archie and Friends: Blockbuster Movies #1 In this issue, Archie and his pals dive headfirst into Hollywood "parodies" Expect the usual wholesome shenanigans and throw in a spoof of everyone's favorite R-rated anti-hero… Deadpool! If you're ready for PoolNoodle's[...]

Archie Comics is publishing a facsimile version of Betty And Me #16 from 1968 for no other reason than it became highly collectable for having one hell of innuendo on the cover "Archie, did you have any trouble rescuing me?" "I sure did Betty! I had to beat off three other guys!" Let's see if[...]

Brace yourselves for Archie Giant Comics Frenzy, set to hit stores on May 22nd Because, really, can you ever have too much of Archie? If the answer is "yes," prepare to be overwhelmed. Get ready for a FRENZY of humor, heart, and hilarity in this GIANT-sized collection of stories starring Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, and all[...]

Are you ready for some quality wrestling entertainment in your favorite digest format? The latest exciting installment, World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #140, is hitting stores on Wednesday, May 22nd and, oh boy, does it bring the kind of high stakes drama you'd expect from a small town high school wrestling event That's right,[...]

That's right, folks, on May 22nd, your local comic book store will be graced with Judgment Day #1 from Archie Because if there's anything Riverdale needed, it's a blockbuster event comic, am I right? Here's the official synopsis for you to digest: In a world overrun with demons, Archie Andrews is on a quest to cleanse Riverdale[...]

Coming at you this Wednesday, May 8th, is Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #350 Yes, Moose is throwing what promises to be the BBQ bash of the century–and everybody's invited Let's see if the sizzle lives up to the hype. BRAND NEW STORY! Celebrate 350 issues of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest with a party! Moose is having[...]

Here's what Archie promises will capture our dark little hearts: Returning to the world of last year's successful The Cult of That Wilkin Boy, Bingo is now a music manager—and the devil incarnate He's initiating others by exchanging their souls for stardom But is this what he really wants out of life? Is this what he[...]

Oh look, folks, it's never too early to start milking a holiday for all it's worth, is it? Archie Comics is loading up on the ectoplasmic hype with Archie Showcase #18: Halfway to Halloween Because, you know, we absolutely needed a reminder that Halloween is merely six months away—calendar management is essential in the comic[...]

Listen up, gearheads and nostalgia junkies! If you've been desperately waiting for Archie to ditch the malt shop melodrama and hit the nitrous, this Wednesday, April 3rd, your dreams are getting a green light Archie and Friends: Hod Rod Racing #1 is set to peel out from your local comic shop full throttle I've grabbed[...]

Well, well, well, looks like Archie Comics is doubling down on the horrors of running a small business in the latest milkshake-mixing, spine-tingling issue, Pop's Chocklit Shoppe Of Horrors Fresh Meat #1 Set to hit the shelves faster than you can say "extra whipped cream," this chilling anthology arrives on Wednesday, March 20th. Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe[...]

We've got the ever-hungry Jughead chasing the fresh scent of beef patties in Archie Milestones #23: Jughead Springtime Bash, which is set to hit stands this Wednesday, March 20th Wonder if they'll have a scratch-and-sniff variant for this one—could be a new aromatic experience for comic fans everywhere. Spring is in the air, so smell the[...]

Diamond Comic Distributors has announced an expanded partnership with Archie Comics as Archie moves into the Deluxe Tier of publishers This means Archie will be exclusive with Diamond but also gain greater prominence within Previews But is it a poison chalice? Archie Comics will be joining AfterShock Comics, Ablaze Publishing, Frank Miller Presents, Opus Comics,[...]

Well, well, well, look what we have here – another round of Riverdale's never-ending saga in Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #348 This gem hits the comic book store shelves on Wednesday, February 28th, so brace yourself for an adventure that's less "epic journey" and more "mild inconvenience on the way to Pop's." TWO BRAND NEW STORIES![...]

That's right, I'm talking about the release of Archie 1000 Page Comics Triumph, which is set to drop today It's part of Archie's apparent quest to deforest the planet one ridiculously long comic compilation at a time You know, because quantity totally equals quality. Archie and his friends make their TRIUMPHANT return with 1,000 more pages[...]

Because what's better than celebrating love and capitalism simultaneously? This week Archie Comics is dropping a love bomb on all of us with Archie's Valentine's Day Spectacular #1, hitting shelves Wednesday, February 7th Get ready to see if Cupid's arrow makes a match or if it's more like a game of Russian roulette for our[...]

On February 7th, get ready for a lovey-dovey, star-crossed edition of World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #137. TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, on the most horrible holiday of all—Valentine's Day—Jughead teeters on the edge of starvation at a Pop's overrun with monsters! Then, Dr Masters is in town, and word in the tabloids is that[...]

That's right, in this week's Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #347, hitting stores on Wednesday, you shouldn't expect the after-effects of a good Valentine's Day debacle to last longer than your average box of chocolates. TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, meet: HEARTBREAKER in his first appearance! Sabrina has accidentally released Heartbreaker, the Anti-Cupid, upon Riverdale! Will Sabrina[...]