Lil’ Jinx, Betty + Veronica would ‘Please, Please, Please’ like to meet their idol in ‘Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest’ #334

Check out a preview of a new story by Timmy Heague and Dan Parent coming next month from Archie Comics.

Courtesy of Archie Comics, we’re pleased to share a preview of Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #334, which arrives in stores April 30.

The story features Lil’ Jinx, who has been starring in the Archie Horror line as of late, but the only thing scary in this story are some rabid Sabrina Serena Carpenter fans — maybe they had too much Espresso. Betty, Veronica and Jinx have entered a contest to meet their idol, and the competition is fierce. This one is written by Timmy Heague, with artwork by Dan Parent and Bob Smith, colors by Glenn Whitmore and letters by Jack Morelli.

This will be the second appearance of Jinx as a teenager in the classic Archie universe, as she’ll also appear in World of Archie Digest #149, which comes out next week.

Check out the preview below, along with some classic Archie material that’ll appear in the digest.

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Martian Magic: Cosmo enlists Sabrina’s supernatural skills in this exclusive ‘Archie Jumbo Comics Digest’ preview

Check out a preview of a new story by Bill Golliher and Jim Amash coming in April from Archie Comics.

Courtesy of Archie Comics, we’re pleased to share a preview of a new story appearing in Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #360.

Recently Cosmo the Mighty Martian made first contact with the Archie gang, and in this story he returns to Riverdale looking for his missing friends — who they determine are in Greendale, home to everyone’s favorite teenage witch. Queue a trip to visit Sabrina, who has some history on Mars herself. Bill Golliher writes and draws this new story, joined by inker Jim Amash, colorist Glenn Whitmore and letterer Jack Morelli.

Check out the preview below, along with a complete classic story by Bob Bolling featuring Little Archie and Mad Doctor Doom.

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Jay & Silent Bob will meet the Riverdale gang in a one-shot this summer from Archie Comics

Kevin Smith,Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Matt Herms, and Jack Morelli will bring the two stoners together with the Archie gang this July.

Archie, Veronica, Betty, Jughead and the rest of the gang will get two unexpected visitors this summer, as Kevin Smith’s Jay & Silent Bob will make their way to Riverdale this July.

Clerks creator Smith will write Archie Meets Jay And Silent Bob, which will feature artwork by Fernando Ruiz, Rich Koslowski, Matt Herms and Jack Morelli.

“I believe it was Stoic philosopher Epictetus who first said, ‘Everything’s Archie.’ And he was right,” Smith said. “Whether it be Veronica in Clerks or the Mister Weatherbee conversation in Chasing Amy, the influence of Archie Andrews is mixed into the brick and mortar of my pop cultural foundation. So, there was no way I was passing up this incredible opportunity to collide the worlds of Riverdale and the Askewniverse, and introduce icons on the order of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Moose, Reggie, and Josie to reprobates like Jay and Silent Bob.” 

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Cosmo lands in Riverdale in this preview of ‘World of Archie Jumbo Comics’ #149

Check out a preview of a new story by Bill Golliher and Bill Galvan coming in April from Archie Comics.

Check it out — Archie Comics has shared a preview with us of  World of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #149, which will arrives in stores April 2.

“Gimme Some Space” is one of two new stories appearing in the digest, and it features the first meeting of the Riverdale gang with the newly redesigned Cosmo. You might recall back in 2017 that Archie Comics brought the Merry Martian back from obscurity. The character had a very short-lived humor/science fiction comic published in the late 1950s created by Bob White, and came back as “The Mighty Martian” in recent times. And now he’s making his first contact with Archie and the gang in a new story by Bill Golliher, Bill Galvan, Glenn Whitmore and Jack Morelli.

Check out the preview below, along with a complete classic story from the digest, a closer look at Cosmo and more.

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The New Crusaders face a small problem in this preview of ‘Archie Jumbo Comics Digest’

Check out a preview of a new story by Dan Parent coming next week from Archie Comics.

Courtesy of Archie Comics, we’re pleased to share a preview of a new story appearing in next week’s Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #358.

Dan Parent writes and draws this one, joined by inker Bob Smith, colorist Glenn Whitmore and letterer Jack Morelli. In it, the New Crusaders are due to attend an event at the MLJ Museum, but they are nowhere to be found — until Archie’s friend Stacy Banks “figures” out what might be amiss.

You can check out the preview below, along with a complete “classic” Archie story by Frank Doyle and Stan Goldberg.

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Exclusive Preview | Betty steps into the spotlight in ‘Archie is Mr. Justice’ #3

The penultimate issue of the premium event series will arrive in March.

Courtesy of Archie Comics, we’re pleased to share an exclusive first look at Kenny Porter and Maria Laura Sanapo’s work on Archie is Mr. Justice #3, which will arrive in stores in March.

The premium event miniseries reimagines Archie Andrews as a hero who has left his mark on Riverdale and gone away, leaving his friends to remember his exploits. Each issue has focused on a different character in Archie’s life and has been created by a different creative team, with Porter and Sanapo presenting Betty’s perspective.

“Maria’s artwork brings the story to life,” Porter said.. “All of the emotional storytelling she does with the characters’ gestures and her slick art style really makes this feel like an all-time classic. I tried my best to make sure that people could read this issue of Betty on its own, and Maria made it a showstopper that anyone can enjoy.”

The modern take will show that Betty is more than just the girl next door in Mr. Justice’s story.

“Drawing Betty in this issue has been especially important for me,” Sanapo said. “You discover a side of her that you never expected. Behind her softheartedness, her strength comes out powerfully. She’s brave and despite the fact that she has no physical power, she chooses to help Mr. Justice, being a huge support for him. That makes her a super heroine, too!”

Check out the exclusive first look in black and white below, along with covers and character designs, below.

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Things heat up between The Crusaders and the Archie gang in this preview of ‘Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics’ #332

Check out our preview of a new story by Dan Parent coming in February from Archie Comics.

The New Crusaders may face their toughest challenge yet this February, as they enter a hot sauce showdown against Archie, Betty, Veronica and the obvious MVP here, Jughead. Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #332 arrives in stores Feb. 19.

Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore and Jack Morelli bring the two teams face-to-face on an episode of Toni Topaz’s new show, “You’re So Hot.” They’ll each have to try a series of hot sauces in what should be a scorcher.

You can check out a preview of the new story below, along with a complete classic story from the digest by George Gladir and Dan DeCarlo Jr., and, as a bonus, four classic one-page shorts from the issue as well.

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Murder Hornet continues his devious ways in this exclusive preview of ‘Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest’ #331

Check out our preview of a new story by Dan Parent coming in next week’s digest from Archie Comics.

Courtesy of Archie Comics, we’re back this week with another preview of the new story appearing in next week’s Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #331. And like last week, this one features the new villain Murder Hornet!

Dan Parent returns to the digest to write and draw the second appearance of Murder Hornet, who wants to steal Dilton’s pollinator device from Lodge Mansion for his own nefarious purposes. Parent is joined by inker Bob Smith, colorist Glenn Whitmore and letterer Jack Morelli on the story.

Check out the preview pages below, along with a complete story from that issue by Frank Doyle and Stan Goldberg about a snowstorm, which is exactly what we had at my house yesterday (minus the rambunctious teenagers).

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Meet Murder Hornet in this preview of ‘Archie Jumbo Comics Digest’ #357

Check out an exclusive preview of a new story coming in next week’s digest from Archie Comics.

Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2025 with an exclusive preview, courtesy of our friends at Archie Comics. This one’s for a new story appearing in Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #357, which will arrive in stores Jan. 8.

The story will feature the first appearance of the villainous Murder Hornet — if you thought you were safe from them, America, think again. This one has his sights set on a flower show in Riverdale, and it’s up to Pureheart, The Fly and Fly Girl to save the day. Dan Parent writes and draws Murder Hornet’s debut, working with inker Bob Smith, colorist Glenn Whitmore and letterer Jack Morelli on the story.

Check out the preview, along with concept art and a complete classic Archie story from the digest, below.

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Your 2025 FCBD line-up includes Spider-Man, Speed Racer, VR Troopers + more

Free comics from Marvel, Archie, Dark Horse, Mad Cave, BOOM! and more will be available next year on May 3.

Diamond has revealed the “Gold Sponsor” comic publishers and titles for Free Comic Book Day 2025, which includes Marvel, Mad Cave, BOOM!, Dark Horse and more. Thirteen comics from the gold sponsors will be available during next year’s event, which is scheduled for May 3.

“We’re excited for another fantastic year of celebrating comic books and the shops that make them special,” said Ashton Greenwood, Free Comic Book Day spokesperson. “This year’s selection has something for every kind of fan. Whether you’re new to comics or a longtime reader, you’re sure to find a title that grabs your attention.”

An additional 33 titles in the “Silver Sponsor” tier will be revealed tomorrow, although Marvel has already revealed three more titles they’ll offer, in addition to their two gold titles. DC is not mentioned in the announcement, as their books are not distributed by Diamond, but I’m sure they’ll have something on FCBD as well.

Check out the list of titles below:

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Daisy Thunder returns to Riverdale in this preview of ‘World of Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest’ #36

Check out an exclusive preview of a new story coming in next week’s digest from Archie Comics.

Courtesy of Archie Comics, we’re delighted to present a preview of a new story from World of Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #36, which arrives in stores Oct. 23. It features the entire Archie gang as they head to the racetrack to see former Riverdale resident and current racing superstar Daisy Thunder.

Daisy Thunder made her debut earlier this year in the pages of Archie & Friends: Hot Rod Racing. She’s a Southside Serpent who knew Archie and the gang back when they were kids. Even though she’s gone on to become a famous race car driver, she still remembers all her friends — well, almost all her friends.

The new story is written by Craig Boldman, with artwork by Bill Galvan, colors by Glenn Whitmore and letters by Jack Morelli. Check out the preview below, along with a classic Archie story from the digest by Frank Doyle and Dan DeCarlo.

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The mystery of Wonder Teen X deepens in ‘World of Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics’ #35

Check out our exclusive preview of a new story featuring Riverdale’s newest super-heroine.

The story of Wonder Teen X, the mysterious new teenage superhero who took Riverdale by storm in Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #327, continues next week in Archie Comics’ latest digest. Courtesy of Archie, we’re pleased to present an exclusive preview of World of Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #35, which comes out Sept. 18.

Writer Bill Golliher is joined this time by the art team of Holly G!, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore and Jack Morelli. In this story, Wonder Teen X shows up at the local museum when She-Vil, an ancient spirit from Sumeria, is accidentally released. Betty and Veronica, a.k.a. SuperTeen and PowerTeen, are on the scene as well, and no doubt will have more questions about who the new hero really is.

Check out the preview below, along with a complete classic Archie comic starring Ginger Lopez by Dan Parent and Jim Amash.

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