The world of Archie has been expanding with CW’s Riverdale and the recently rebooted comic book universe. The publishing universe is growing this March with four brand new one-shots focusing on a wide-range of the Archie supporting cast and worlds. EW broke the news this morning.
The series includes a return to the Afterlife with Archie world in Jughead: The Hunger One-Shot written by Frank Tieri (Red Sonja) with art from Michael Walsh (Secret Avengers) on-sale March 29. The series seems to have a silly premise capitalizing on (what else but) Jughead’s hunger that comes from a spooky, sinister place!
JUGHEAD: THE HUNGER ONE-SHOT
BRAND NEW ONE-SHOT SPECIAL! Jughead Jones has always had an insatiable appetite… but what if his hunger came from a sinister place? When a murderous menace is on the prowl, taking the lives of some of the most well-known and esteemed inhabitants of Riverdale, Jughead and his family’s dark legacy comes to light. Join writer Frank Tieri (Wolverine) and artist Michael Walsh (Secret Avengers) for this horrifying one-shot for TEEN+ readers.
Script: Frank Tieri
Art: Michael Walsh
Cover: Michael Walsh
On Sale Date: 3/29
48-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
Next up is the image that Archie teased previously with an image featuring only a few cryptic names: The Archies One-Shot is written by the duo of Alex Segura (Archie meets KISS) and Matthew Rosenberg (Rocket Raccoon) featuring a cover from Jaime Hernandez (Love and Rockets) and interior art from current Archie artist Joe Eisma on-sale March 15. In this series The Archies unite, striving for stardom!
THE ARCHIES ONE-SHOT
BRAND NEW ONE-SHOT SPECIAL! Follow Archie’s quest to make his songwriting dreams a reality, and see what happens when the rock ‘n’ roll dream starts affecting his relationships with his closest friends. Join co-writers Alex Segura and Matthew Rosenberg (Archie Meets Ramones) and artist Joe Eisma (Archie) for a power-pop one-shot that goes loud on the music, fun and friendship.
Script: Alex Segura and Matt Rosenberg
Art: Joe Eisma
Cover: Jaime Hernandez
On Sale Date: 3/15
48-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
You can see the Archie cast as you’ve never seen them before in the upcoming Little Archie one-shot from Art Baltazar and Franco (Tiny Titans) on-sale March 8. The solicit text seems to be delivering on a premise of a fun, light-hearted take on Archie in the spirit of past works from the duo of Art and Franco.
LITTLE ARCHIE ONE-SHOT
BRAND NEW ONE-SHOT SPECIAL! Archie’s wildest day ever starts with a cat eating his homework—and things just get crazier from there! But this isn’t just an ordinary cat, and this certainly won’t be an ordinary day for Little Archie and his friends. Join in on the fun adventure from the superstar comics team Art Baltazar and Franco (Tiny Titans, Action Cat and Adventure Bug)!
Script: Art Baltazar and Franco
Art: Art Baltazar
Cover: Art Baltazar
On Sale Date: 3/8
48-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
With the major delays facing the current Sabrina book from the publisher, you can still enjoy the character in a new one-shot more closely related to the current Archie world. The Sabrina the Teenage Witch One-Shot is written by Franco and Katie Cook (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic) with a cover from Sandra Lanz (Ringside) with art from Andy Price (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic) set for a March 22 release. Sabrina is headed to her first day of school after being tutored by her aunts for years!
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH ONE-SHOT
BRAND NEW ONE-SHOT SPECIAL! Sabrina is off to college for her first foray into “the real world.” After years of being protectively home schooled by her aunts, she is ready to experience friends, boys, and parties—but a shocking revelation will rock her world in a way she never expected! From writers Franco (Tiny Titans) and Katie Cook (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic) and art by Andy Price (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)!
Script: Katie Cook and Franco
Art: Andy Price
Cover: Sandra Lanz
On Sale Date: 3/22
48-page, full color comic
$4.99 U.S.
These one-shots are on-sale this March with a $4.99 price tag.
