When Juggie’s ruined everyone’s lives (BUT BY ACCIDENT, OBVIOUSLY) and also drawn the entire internet’s attention to Riverdale, can he fix it? And how can a man who only wants to eat burgers in peace have caused such problems? All these questions and more are answered in this issue!
BRAND NEW ONE-SHOT SPECIAL! Jughead Jones has always had an insatiable appetite… but what if his hunger came from a sinister place? When a murderous menace is on the prowl, taking the lives of some of the most well-known and esteemed inhabitants of Riverdale, Jughead and his family’s dark legacy comes to light. Join writer Frank Tieri (Wolverine) and artist Michael Walsh (Secret Avengers) for this horrifying one-shot for TEEN+ readers.
NEW STORY ARC! The Blossom Twins have found out their father has been lying to them about why they moved to Riverdale. It’s up to Detective Jughead to learn the dark truth behind the Blossom Family! Join us as we welcome new Archie series artist Pete Woods (Deadpool, Robin).
Hey, have you heard about the coolest, most handsome, most beloved dude in all of Riverdale? That’s right, it’s Archie Andrews Reggie Mantle! I mean, why call it Archie Comics when you could call it REGGIE Comics, am I right?
Welcome to Reggie and Me, the brand new, modernized approach along the lines of the new Archie ongoing comics. The real question upon hearing the title was, who exactly is the “me” in this scenario. Is it Archie? Nah, not that loser. Betty? Veronica? Dilton?! No, no, and no. The “and me” of Reggie and Me, and narrator of this first issue, is Reggie’s DOG, Vader (that NAME!). No one else could live up to being Reggie’s best friend than man’s best friend, so I shouldn’t have been surprised. Vader is as salty as a cat but as loyal to Reggie as you would expect of any pup, and he throws just as much shade as his owner at those who dare rub Reggie the wrong way.
I knew I had a soft spot for Reggie ever since the story on page 821 of the Archie 1000 Page Comics Blowout (yes, we’re that serious about our Reggie hype). Even though it’s no Betty/Reggie à la page 821’s story, I appreciate insight into why Reggie of comics past would have been so intent on dating Midge despite Moose, usually literally, blocking his path. We already see hints of it in this issue, but I also really look forward to more humanizing away from the black and white persona of resident Riverdale villain and bad boy. That doesn’t mean they make excuses for Reggie’s antics; he is undoubtedly a bully and doesn’t earn much love from Riverdale High’s students except when he throws his dad’s money around, but there’s a lot to explore about Reggie, why he acts like he does, and what it will take to change that.
Go ahead and finally bask in the glory that is Reggie and Me. HE would say it’s the best comic to come out this week and probably ever. After all, Reggie said it and, “HE wouldn’t lie.”
Jen Keith works at comiXology and usually likes the good boy characters but wants Reggie Mantle to be happy, even if she’s not entirely sure he deserves it.
Because you demanded it! Following the blockbuster finale of the critically acclaimed Darth Vader series, the fan-favorite character begins an all-new journey! Following her time in the clutches of the Dark Lord of the Sith, Doctor Aphra has barely escaped with her life. If Vader ever learns of her survival, he’ll hunt her to the ends of the galaxy. But for now, it’s time to return to what she does best. With the droids 0-0-0 and BT-1 in tow, she’s off in search of rare artifacts from the galactic center to the Outer Rim and everywhere in between.
The team behind the critically acclaimed revamp of Batgirl returns with an exciting sci-fiaction-adventure series! By day, Domino Swift competes for fame and fortune in a worldwide motorcycle racing league. By night, she cracks heads of rival gangs in brutal bike wars to gain possession of a rare, valuable contraband: an engine-boosting “machine narcotic” known as Crush. Featuring Part One of ISOLA: PROLOGUE by BRENDEN FLETCHER and KARL KERSCHL!
There is no one more loved, revered, admired and adored in Riverdale than… Reggie Mantle? Well, at least Reggie doesn’t think there’s anyone as loved and admired as himself. And his best friend can back that idea up – his best friend, of course, being his dog, Vader. The unstoppable duo is known around town for pulling the funniest pranks, getting the hottest dates and throwing the best parties. And if anyone even dares to compete with them, there is going to be hell to pay. Come take a look at the life of your hero, the handsome, hilarious Reggie Mantle.
As the girls look to play their first gig outside Riverdale, they run into some unexpected complications. Can they bust up a crime ring, help the criminals see the error of their ways, and jump-start the band’s music career – all through the power of rock, friendship, and, Melody assures us, entirely legitimate comic book science? You’ll have to read to find out!
Shade has settled into her adopted human body, but the rest of her high school isn’t sure how to deal with this strange new behavior from the girl they once knew. The more Shade learns about Megan’s former life, the more she realizes everyone hates her. It’s one of many fresh sensations Shade is getting to know. Being a human is galaxies different than being from Meta, and it’s not going to be easy balancing all of that with the madness that brought her here.
The Nobody Murders, Part 1 The acclaimed crime comic returns with an all-new #1 issue – a perfect jumping-on point for new readers. “The Nobody Murders, Part 1”: The Black Hood is no more. Sure, there are rumors that the former cop known as Greg Hettinger is still out there, blending in with the homeless population – and emerging only to stop a violent attack before vanishing again. But the ruthless assassin known as The Nobody considers the Black Hood a loose end, and he’s willing to slaughter dozens to flush him out. How high must the body count rise before Greg steps forward to face an opponent he can’t possibly beat? Dive into the book UPROXX calls “Highly recommended” and THE MIAMI HERALD regards as “Noir fiction fans will surely dig,” as a new season of THE BLACK HOOD kicks off from the killer creative team of Swierczynski and Scott!
GRAB THE LATEST, SUREFIRE TOP-OF-THE-CHARTS NEW RIVERDALE SERIES! Friends, countrymen, lend me your long tails and ears for hats – the Pussycats are back! In this series kick-off, Josie’s getting the band together to help achieve her dreams of musical stardom. But for the group to last, it needs a strong foundation of friendship and trust. Can the girls get going, or will Alexandra’s plotting put a stop to the whole thing? Don’t miss comics’ supreme songstresses’ return to the limelight in this exciting first issue!
