One of the most iconic characters in American pop culture, Archie has existed in comics for nearly three quarters of a century. After decades of mainly maintaining the status quo, Archie and the Riverdale gang received an overhaul and relaunch in 2015.
Now Archie has found resurgence in popularity, both in comics and other media. From âJugheadâ and the âJosie And The Pussycatsâ comics to the increasingly popular CW series âRiverdale,â and even âArchieâ itself, Archie Andrews is back in the spotlight.
Balancing the comics as to cater to both long-time readers and newbies alike, writer Mark Waid has brought something for everyone, writing grounded stories with am modern sensibility. Now, Archie Comics hs announced a new event in âArchieâ that will shake Riverdaleâs residents, and presumably the bookâs readers, to their core.
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Titled âOver the Edge," the event kicks off this May in Archie #20, and promises to change the lives of Archie Comicsâ most popular characters -- forever.
According to Waid, âUp until now, Archie and his pals have led fairly untroubled, normal lives. Suddenly, in one horrifying instant, that all changes when one of the kids looks death in the eye -- and death doesn't blink.â
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Written in three parts, âOver the Edgeâ begins in âArchieâ #20, as Archie Andrewsâ and Reggie Mantleâs ongoing feud pits the two against each other in a thrill ride on the dangerous Dead Manâs Curve. In June, a life-changing phone call will leave Riverdaleâs citizens in shock, and readers on their toes with âArchieâ #21.
The somber storyline will wrap up in Julyâs âArchieâ #22 as the end comes for one of Riverdaleâs residents, setting the stage for years of stories to come.
The obvious question is, who will die? It could be anyone; even Archie. Whatever the answer, itâll be interesting to see not only how big a risk Archie Comics is willing to take, but also how readers and fans will respond.
ARCHIE #20
- Itâs the BIGGEST comic event in ARCHIE HISTORY! Archie and Reggieâs ongoing feud reaches a fever pitch that pits the two against each other in a thrill ride on the deadly Dead Manâs Curve!
- Script: Mark Waid
- Art: Pete Woods, Jack Morelli
- Cover: Pete Woods
- Variant Covers: Elliot Fernandez with Joey Vazquez, Greg Smallwood
- On Sale Date: 5/17
- 32-page, full color comic $3.99 U.S.
ARCHIE #21
- A phone call leaves everyone in Riverdale in a state of shock and despair!
- Script: Mark Waid
- Art: Pete Woods, Jack Morelli
- Cover: Pete Woods
- Variant Covers: Matthew Dow Smith, Greg Smallwood
- On Sale Date: 6/21
- 32-page, full color comic
- $3.99 U.S.