It’s been more than 10 years since Archie Comics introduce the Archie Horror imprint, bringing us more adult-oriented, horrific and sometimes disturbing stories based on the broader Archie Comics catalog of characters. From Afterlife with Archie to Jughead: The Hunger to the more recent Chilling Adventures Presents… one-shots featuring Madam Satan and Jinx, the Archie Horror line has grown in scope over the last decade, putting the Riverdale gang in a variety of stand-alone horror scenarios.
But what if it was all connected?
All the various threads laid out in the Archie Horror line’s one-shots over the last few years will come together in August in The Cursed Library: Alpha, the first of three issues that’ll be released through October. Courtesy of Archie Comics, we’re happy to share an exclusive first look at this Archie Premium Event.
Magdalene Visaggio and Eliot Rahal, who have written their fair share of Archie Horror titles, will co-write this event, which will feature artwork by Craig Cermak, who has drawn Jinx’s recent appearances. They’re joined by colorist Matt Herms and letterer Jack Morelli.
“I can’t tell you how grateful I’ve been to be a part of this legacy. The leadership under Jamie Rotante of Archie Comics, along with the rest of the Archie team, has been so steadfast and encouraging. It’s truly been an amazing experience. At the end of the day, The Cursed Library has been a team effort, a tale of friendship and the fight against evil, the execution of a vision that’s been many years in the making,” Rahal said. “It’s a true honor to pay homage to all the creators who have lent their voices to this universe, and an even greater privilege to work with someone as brilliant as Mags. And with the incredible artwork of Craig Cermak at our side, this three-issue series is sure to be one Hell of a grand finale.”
In the preview you’ll see some of the elements from previous one-shots come into play, as Jinx has a meal with her father, Satan, and we catch glimpses of a zombified Jughead and the plant monster from Weirder Mysteries. But the focus will be on the story that’s evolved between Jinx, her best friend Danni and Madam Satan.
“The continuously evolving dynamic between Jinx and Danni is a delight to illustrate, giving me so many fun, bold expressions to communicate,” Cermak said. “And now with the inclusion of Madam Satan and journeying into Hell, it’s gonna be an all-around great time acting out these characters in such big, dramatic fashions. I’m honored to be able to draw this epic tale, and I hope to give readers something they’ll want to revisit for years to come as well as a strong interest in checking out the previous ‘Chilling Adventures’ tales that led to this story.”
Check out the preview and solicitation text for the issue below.
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