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FREE COMIC BOOK DAY – May 5, 2018

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

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
  • On Sale Date: 3/14
  • 32-page, full color comic • $3.99 U.S.

DARK CIRCLE

MIGHTY CRUSADERS #4

  • The epic battle rages on! It’s Eliminators vs. the remaining Crusaders who aren’t under Dream Demon's control. May the best team win!
  • Script: Ian Flynn
  • Art: Kelsey Shannon, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli
  • Mighty Crusaders #4 CVR A Reg: Kelsey Shannon, Matt Herms
  • Mighty Crusaders #4 CVR B Var: Rich Buckler
  • Mighty Crusaders #4 CVR C Var: Phil Jimenez, Steve Downer
  • On Sale Date: 3/21
  • 32-page, full color comic • $3.99 U.S.

ARCHIE

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
  • 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
  • On Sale Date: 3/28
  • 32-page, full color comic • $3.99 U.S.

COSMO #3

  • 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
  • On Sale Date: 3/7
  • 32-page, full color comic • $3.99 U.S.

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
  • On Sale Date: 3/7
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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/$19.99 CAN • 6 5/8 x 10 3/16” • TR • 144 pp, Full Color
  • Direct Market On-Sale Date: 3/7