Yesterday, Archie Comics released the publication dates of two hotly-anticipated new interpretations of their popular comics characters: Dan Parent and J. Bone’s Life with Kevin, which launches to digital storefronts this June, and Adam Hughes’ Betty & Veronica #1, which launches in print and digital on July 20th.
Official press releases:
Kevin Keller is back – and he’s brought some friends. Fans will get a chance to see an older, more mature Kevin in the new digital-first series LIFE WITH KEVIN, hitting in June from writer/artist Dan Parent and inker J. Bone.
Coming first to the Archie App and digital comics platforms in June, LIFE WITH KEVIN will explore Kevin’s life after high school and college as he ventures beyond the cozy confines of Riverdale and into a new world of challenges and opportunities in the big city.
Longtime KEVIN KELLER writer/artist Dan Parent will resume those duties for the much-anticipated digital-first series with Eisner Award-nominated inker J. Bone (Batman/The Spirit) to bring Kevin and his new friends to life for a whole new readership.
“It feels great to have Kevin back in a solo series.” says Parent. “J. Bone gets who Kevin is and his art and inking have that whimsical style that is so much fun.”
While the series promises to explore the world beyond Riverdale, Kevin’s BFF Veronica will be making her presence known along with a few new additions to Kevin’s supporting cast.
LIFE WITH KEVIN will feature the same humor and charm Kevin has become known for, Parent assures fans the new book – slated as a four-issue mini-series to start – will also present the character in a way fans have never seen him before.
“We can deal with more serious subject matter, but the book is a comedy book first, and I want humor to be the most important element.”
LIFE WITH KEVIN will be available digitally on the ARCHIE APP and other digital comics platforms starting in June!
New ongoing comic book series joins ARCHIE and JUGHEAD as part of company’s New Riverdale lineup Best friends.
Bitter rivals.
Betty & Veronica. The posh socialite and the girl next door — two of the most iconic characters in pop culture — return in a major way this July with an all-new BETTY & VERONICA #1, courtesy of legendary comic book writer/artist Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman).
The new series follows hot on the heels of two of 2015’s most talked about comic book series: ARCHIE and JUGHEAD. But what happens when Betty andVeronica becomes Betty VS. Veronica?
As Riverdale’s most beloved blonde and brunette find themselves divided over the takeover of the town’s central hangout, Pop’s Chocklit Shoppe, battle lines are drawn and friends have become enemies as the town is enveloped in all-out civil war! Oh, and there will be jokes. Plenty of jokes.
BETTY & VERONICA #1 will hit comic book shops on July 20th featuring variant covers from some of the industry’s hottest talent and rising stars including Stephanie Buscema, Cliff Chiang, Veronica Fish, Francesco Francavilla, Chip Zdarsky, and more!
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BETTY AND VERONICA #1 IT’S BETTY VS. VERONICA! The most highly-anticipated debut in comics history is here! Betty and Veronica are America’s sweethearts… until they turn on each other! “Pops’ Chocklit Shoppe is being taken over by a huge coffee company. When Betty and Veronica go head-to-head over the issue, all bets are off! Friendships will shatter. Cities will burn. Nails will be broken. Betty and Veronica are back in this ALL-NEW #1 from comics legend Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman, Catwoman)!
Script: Adam Hughes
Art: Adam Hughes
Cover: Adam Hughes
Variant Covers: Stephanie Buscema, Cliff Chiang, Veronica Fish, Francesco Francavilla, Chip Zdarsky, and more!
On Sale Date: 7/20
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
