Archie’s big release this week is Anthony C. Ferrante and Dan Parent’s Archie Vs. Sharknado #1, which was announced in April with much fanfare, and arrives in comic shops just hours before the SyFy premiere of Sharknado 3.
Fans of Archie and the gang have a lot on their plate this week. In addition to the release of Archie vs.Sharknado, there are two trade collections, two digests, and a new Archie Digital Exclusive, plus Dark Horse Comics releases their final issue of Archie Vs. Predator. Alex Simmons and Dan Parent’s “Dog Walk, Don’t Run,” kicks off Archie’s Funhouse Comics Double Digest #16, and George Gladir and Jeff Shultz’s “A Tail of Mail!” is the lead to Betty and Veronica Comics Double Digest #235.
Archie Action fans will find “Worlds Unite” part 9 in Sonic Universe #78.
Official previews:
ARCHIE VS. SHARKNADO #1 (ONE-SHOT)
It’s that time of year in Riverdale! The end of the school year. Time for beaches, barbecues, fun in the sun and… SHARKNADOS!?! That’s right, get ready as Archie and the gang brave the storm of a tornado full a sharks that riffs off the pop culture phenomenon known as Sharknado! The story unfolds as sharknados are spotted on the “Feast” Coast! Our heroines have to figure out how to get back to Riverdale, where the storm is about to hit next. Soon Archie and the gang go, go, go as they battle the Sharknado-ravaged Riverdale! Who will live? Who will die? Will this take a BITE out of the end-of-the-year prom? Uh….probably!
The comic book action is also concurrent with the plot of SHARKNADO 3 and hits stands right before the film’s premiere in July on Syfy. Written by the SHARKNADO trilogy director Anthony C. Ferrante with Dan Parent.
Script: Anthony C. Ferrante with Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski
Cover: Dan Parent
Variant Covers: Francesco Francavilla, Robert Hack
On Sale Date: 7/22
48-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
ARCHIE’S FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL COMICS (TR)
Continuing the tradition of the TOP SELLING Best of Archie series, ARCHIE’S FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL COMICS takes readers into a world of laughter and discovery with full-color story gems about Archie, Betty, Veronica and friends and their trials and tribulations at Riverdale High School! This title reveals a special treasure trove of over 400 pages of classic hand-selected Archie Comics stories and is designed for both kids and adults to discover and enjoy together. This collection is a must-have for all ages!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Various
978-1-62738-953-2
$9.99/$10.99CAN
5 1/4 x 7 1/2”
TR
416 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 7/22
ARCHIE’S FUNHOUSE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #16
Archie’s best (non-human) pal Vegas is excited for a day at the dog park—except that Mr. Oswald T. Clump, a millionaire mogul who’s come to Riverdale, is threatening to tear down the dog park in favor of putting up his own Clump Plaza! This looks like a job for the pets of Riverdale! With a little bit of luck, will they be able to save their park, or will it be a ruff ride for our fearless furry friends? Find out in “Dog Walk, Don’t Run,” the fun lead story to this comics double digest!
Script: Alex Simmons
Art: Dan Parent
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 7/22
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
ARCHIE COMICS SPECTACULAR: FRIENDS FOREVER (TR)
Grab your best friend and enjoy all of the fun in this special edition of Archie Comics Spectacular! There’s 128 pages of hand-picked, favorite friendship-themed stories about Archie, Jughead, Betty, Veronica and friends presented in high-quality, bright white paper with a cardstock cover! Don’t keep this one all to yourself—share it with a pal! This book is a one-time only printing, so act now while supplies last!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Various
978-1-62738-956-3
$5.99/$6.99CAN
4 7/8 x 6 9/16”
TR
128 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 7/22
BETTY AND VERONICA COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #235
After Betty finds old postcards her grandfather used to send to her grandmother before they were married, she convinces Archie to send her sweet postcards and letters, instead of texts and e-mails, from his summer vacation to the West Coast! Betty’s overjoyed by Archie’s love notes—but they guys aren’t too happy—how can they ever live up to Archie’s romantic gestures? And they’re not the only ones upset! Find out if old romance will win in “A Tail of Mail!”
Script: George Gladir
Art: Jeff Shultz
Cover: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 7/22
160-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
SONIC UNIVERSE #78
The third and final act of the EPIC SONIC/MEGA MAN CROSSOVER EVENT begins here! “Worlds Unite” Part Nine: Sigma has begun his conquest of ALL the worlds. Now it’s up to Sonic, Mega Man and X to unify those worlds AGAINST Sigma! It’s a “who’s who” of SEGA and Capcom heroes answering this important call to arms! But with Sigma still active on the unified world, he turns his gaze upon those left behind..! Featuring the worlds of STREET FIGHTER, SKIES OF ARCADIA, NiGHTS INTO DREAMS, OKAMI, GHOSTS ‘N’ GOBLINS, ALEX KIDD and more! Plus cover art from the legendary Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante, and variant cover art from “Worlds Collide” penciling star Jamal Peppers and part 9 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: Patrick “SPAZ” Spaziante
New Worlds Variant Cover: Jamal Peppers, Jim Amash and Matt Herms
Covers Unite Variant (9 of 12): Ben Bates
On Sale Date: 7/22
32-page, full color comic
$3.99 U.S.
WORLD OF ARCHIE: WIPE OUT! (DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE)
Surf’s up, brah! Wax your board and hit the waves in this new digital exclusive! Archie, Betty, Veronica and the rest of the Riverdale gang are going out to hang ten in this new collection. Can they stay afloat, or will they wipe out? You’ll have to read to find out, dude!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 7/24
Digital Exclusive
150-page, full color comic
$5.99
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