This week, Archie Comics releases Archie #2, which, among other things, takes a fresh look at Jughead Jones and Betty Cooper. Also on the racks this Wednesday is Mega Man #52, and a new digital exclusive, Little Archie & Friends: Playdates, arrives on digital storefronts this Friday.
If you lolly-gagged and didn’t add Archie to your pull list yet, you may want to consider a few things. A) Archie #1 sold out last month, and was the 7th best selling comic in July. B) Comic retailers usually over order #1 issues compared to #2 issues. C) Unlike most #2 issues, which do show a decline in sales (the reason for B), we can’t expect the attrition of reader interest, because Archie #1 was a fantastic #1 issue, nearer the level of high and historic quality (Fantastic Four #1) than the low and ephemeral (Team America #1). With demand still high and supply guaranteed to be low due to the shortsightedness of many retailers, Archie #2 will be very hard to find on Wednesday. So rather than grabbing a loose copy when you get to the comic shop, you may want to call in any favors you have with your retailer to make sure that that loose copy is already in your pull.
Official previews:
ARCHIE #2
COMIC SUPERSTARS MARK WAID AND FIONA STAPLES CONTINUE THEIR REIMAGINING OF AN ICON! The new school year continues to bring with it daunting new challenges and interesting changes for the teens of Riverdale High. But there’s one thing that remains constant: Archie’s car is still a piece of garbage! With car problems comes money problems, which means that Archie’s on the hunt for a new job. Fortunately, a mysterious new building in Riverdale is offering some career opportunities for Archie and his friends. Who’s behind this new conglomerate and what are their intentions for Riverdale? Find out in the second issue of this all-new Archie series!
Script: Mark Waid
Art: Fiona Staples, Andre Szymanowicz, Jen Vaughn, Jack Morelli
Cover: Fiona Staples
Variant Covers: Howard Chaykin with Jesus Aburto, Erica Henderson, Paul Renaud, Paolo Rivera, Chrissie Zullo
On Sale Date: 8/19
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
MEGA MAN #52
The ALL-NEW Sonic/Mega Man Crossover sequel comes to a chaotic close with “Worlds Unite” Part Twelve: The grand finale to “Worlds Unite” sees our super-powered heroes Sonic and Mega Man face off against the evil Sigma in his final, most lethal form! If that wasn’t enough, the Genesis Portal-ravaged reality is falling apart and time is running out to fix it! You don’t want to miss the stunning conclusion to the biggest crossover event of the year! Featuring the worlds of STREET FIGHTER, SKIES OF ARCADIA, NiGHTS INTO DREAMS, OKAMI, GHOSTS ‘N’ GOBLINS, ALEX KIDD and more! Featuring cover art from the legendary T.Rex, a special “SUPER-POWERED” variant by Reilly Brown and the final part of the epic 12-part connecting variant cover series by artist Ben Bates!
Script: Ian Flynn
Art: Tyson Hesse, Jim Amash, Jack Morelli and Matt Herms
Cover: T. Rex
Variant Cover: Reilly Brown
Covers Unite Variant (12 of 12): Ben Bates
On Sale Date: 8/19
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S
Digital Exclusives: 8/21/15
LITTLE ARCHIE & FRIENDS VOL. 2: PLAYDATES (DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE)
Little Archie and the gang are back! Get ready for more adventures with the pint-size kids from Riverdale in this value-sized second volume. Be prepared for anything—these kids have met aliens, mad scientists and monsters! Who will they meet next?
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Fernando Ruiz
On Sale Date: 8/21
150-page, full color comic
$4.99
