Archie Comics has released their solicitations for titles scheduled to ship in March 2022. It’s a Betty & Veronica-heavy month from the publisher as the duo from Riverdale have not only their normal digests on shelves, but also a trade paperback collection of key B&V stories from the ’60s, as well as a new one-shot collecting old and new video game-themed stories starring the pair.
All that and more ahead in the full Archie Comics March 2022 solicitations. Check out all the information and cover images below.
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ARCHIE CLASSIC
ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #328
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “Spring, What it Means,” it’s time for the annual Riverdale Spring Dance and everyone’s getting into the spirit of the season—aka stressing out big time for the dance! Betty & Veronica discover they’ve bought the same exact dress thanks to the influence of Cheryl Blossom! Kevin’s trying to make sure Cheryl doesn’t ruin the entire engagement and Jughead is.. well, being Jughead. While everyone’s spring fling is turning into a spring disaster, can Archie swoop in to save the day?
Then, we have a brand new Steel Sterling story that sees the hero taking on one of the most difficult tasks he’s had to yet—mentoring a new, young hero. Namely, Pureheart the Powerful! Can Pureheart prove to Sterling that he’s more than just sidekick material, and has what it takes to be a full-fledged superhero all his own?
Script: Ron Robbins. David Gallaher
Art: Bill Golliher, Bill Galvan, Jim Amash, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Golliher, Dan Parent, Jack Morelli
On Sale Date: 3/16
192-page, full color comic
$8.99 U.S.
ARCHIE SHOWCASE DIGEST #7: BATTLE OF THE BFFS
THE ARCHIE SHOWCASE DIGEST SERIES RETURNS! This issue spotlights the beloved BATTLE OF THE BFFs storyline. Betty and Veronica, the most famous BFFs in all of comics, team up for a Battle of the BFFs reality show to prove that their friendship will survive under any hardship—but can it? And how do the other girls’ friendships in Riverdale hold up to theirs? All that and more bonus content in this fun collector’s digest!
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 3/2
192-page, full color comic
$8.99 U.S.
BETTY & VERONICA DECADES: THE 1960s (TR)
Journey back to the Silver Age with America’s Sweethearts, Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge, as the duo scaled to new heights of hilarity in the Sensational Sixties! Continue the 80th anniversary celebration of Archie Comics with this special retrospective collection! Betty & Veronica shined bright in the 1960s when their standalone title proved to be interesting, hilarious and unforgettable—and their fashion was always top-notch! Decades features some of the most well-known talent like Dan DeCarlo, Harry Lucey, Rudy Lapick and more putting their spin on the most iconic stories that cemented their lasting imprint on the world.
Script: Various
Art: Various
Cover: Dan DeCarlo, Rosario “Tito” Peña
978-1-64576-911-8
$10.99 US / $14.99 CAN
5 1/4 x 8”
TR
224 pp, Full Color
Direct Market On-Sale Date: 3/23
BETTY & VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #302
BRAND NEW STORY: “Prank Wars!” It’s April Fool’s day—aka Reggie’s favorite day of the year! True to form, Reggie has been pulling pranks on everyone in Riverdale High. Betty and Veronica have had enough so they get together and turn the tables on him—but will they really be able to beat the prank war champion at his own game?
Script: Francis Bonnet
Art: Jeff Shultz, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Francis Bonnet, Dan Parent, Rosario “Tito” Peña, Jack Morelli
On Sale Date: 3/23
192-page, full color comic
$8.99 U.S.
B&V FRIENDS FOREVER: POWER-UPS #1
Betty & Veronica level-up in this collection of video game stories! In the BRAND NEW LEAD STORY, Betty is hanging out with Veronica when she gets a distressed call from Jughead in the multiplayer online game “Riververse! He’s in trouble somewhere and needs backup, ASAP! Betty and Veronica log in, determined to save Jughead. Do they have what it takes to battle monsters and recruit some help to save Jughead?
Script: Tania Del Rio
Art: Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 3/9
32-page, full color comic
$2.99 U.S.
WORLD OF ARCHIE JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #118
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, in “The Big Fix!” Jughead’s wacky Uncle Herman has decided to help out with some house repairs on Bingo Wilkin’s parent’s roof. But seeing as he’s older and not in great shape, Bingo offers to help him. But this is a big task, so Herman gets Jughead on the job, too! Can the three of them get the work done?
Then, Archie’s got a new side hustle as a rideshare driver, but business has been slow—that is until he gets an urgent ride request from none other than Steel Sterling himself! Archie’s on superhero sidekick duty yet again as the two work together to stop some crooks on the run!
Script: Dan Parent, Ian Flynn
Art: Dan Parent, Bill Galvan, Bob Smith, Jim Amash, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Francis Bonnet, Pat and Tim Kennedy, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 3/30
192-page, full color comic
$8.99 U.S.
WORLD OF BETTY & VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #13
BRAND NEW STORY: “What a Story!” Sabrina the Teenage Witch has landed herself a very important job: as a babysitter! Sabrina, feeling a little under the weather, sneezes and accidentally sends the little girl she’s sitting into the storybook she was reading to her as a bedtime story! Will she and the little girl be able to escape Wonderland?!
Script: Dan Parent
Art: Dan Parent, Bob Smith, Glenn Whitmore, Jack Morelli
Cover: Bill Golliher, Rosario “Tito” Peña
On Sale Date: 3/9
192-page, full color comic
$8.99 U.S.
